Virtual meeting
Via Zoom
Description
This training aims to enhance participants' understanding of tobacco and nicotine use, focusing on key aspects of nicotine use disorder. Participants will gain insights into the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine use in the United States, learn to recognize common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, and explore management strategies for these symptoms. Additionally, the training covers two evidence-based treatments for nicotine use disorder and explains how nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) formulations and dosages can be tailored based on an individual’s nicotine use patterns. Designed for healthcare providers, counselors, and support staff, this training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to effectively support individuals in their journey to quit nicotine.
Intended audience
Providers, nurses, social workers, psychologists, peer supports, other clinical staff, and non-clinicians.
Speakers
Brittany L. Carney, DNP, FNP-BC (she/her)
Brittany (Britt) is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center's (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, a doctorally-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner in General Internal Medicine at BMC, and an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Britt earned a Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) and master’s in nursing from the University of Massachusetts Graduate School of Nursing, and she earned a Master of Medical Sciences from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
Vanessa Loukas, MSN, FNP-C, CARN-AP (she/her)
Vanessa is a clinical nurse educator for Boston Medical Center's (BMC) Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance, a Family Nurse Practitioner in General Internal Medicine at BMC, and an assistant professor of medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Vanessa earned her master’s in nursing from Simmons University and is certified as a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse – Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) through the Addictions Nursing Certification Board.
Objectives
At the end of this training, participants will have the knowledge necessary to:
- Describe the prevalence of tobacco and nicotine use in the United States.
- Recognize two or three symptoms of nicotine withdrawal and associated management strategies.
- Name at least two evidence-based treatments for nicotine use disorder.
- Identify differences in nicotine replacement therapy formulations and dosage based on patterns of nicotine use.
Sponsored by
Boston Medical Center Grayken Center for Addiction TTA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (DPH/BSAS)
Funding for out of state attendees is provided by the Opioid Response Network (ORN).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Accreditation information
Please read the Accreditation Information section of the training page to learn about the requirements for receiving credit or a certificate of completion.
