The prevalence of Hepatitis C is high among people who use drugs and particularly high among people who engage in injection drug use. Despite this, rate of screening and treatment among people who use drugs remains relatively low due to several barriers, including limited access to services. Medical professionals working in substance use treatment spaces, nurses in particular, are well positioned to enhance access and uptake in this population through education, referral, or direct provision.

Learner Objectives

1. Describe the natural history of Hepatitis C (HCV). 
2. Identify health implications for those living with HCV. 
3. Identify harm reduction interventions for preventing or reducing exposure to HCV. 
4. Describe HCV screening recommendations. 
5. Describe HCV treatment and follow-up care.

Presenter

Benjamin Mahoney, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CARN-AP, HIVPCP; Rutland Regional Medical Center – West Ridge Center; Rutland, Vermont

Dr. Ben Mahoney is a board-certified nurse practitioner in both adult-gerontology primary care and advanced practice addiction nursing with additional certification in HIV prevention. He currently practices at the West Ridge Center an opioid treatment program in Rutland, Vermont and associated with Rutland Regional Medical Center. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Mahoney has a clinical research interest in quality improvement in the delivery of care to people who use drugs and a particular interest in the intersectionality of infectious disease and substance use, as well as the expansion of integrated Hepatitis C surveillance, testing, and treatment within substance use disorder treatment settings.

Registration Rates

• ASAN Members: $0, free to members

• Non-Members: $15

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Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Cancellation

No refund due to cancellation. All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.

Nurses work in demanding environments that require constant presence, compassion, and emotional strength. This presentation explores practical, evidence-based holistic self-care strategies to manage stress and build resilience, with a focus on brief, accessible practices for use in the workplace and beyond. The session frames self-care as a realistic and essential practice, offering a flexible toolkit that nurses can draw on throughout their day, whether in a quiet moment of mindfulness, time in nature, or when stress calls for immediate support, to restore balance and sustain their capacity to care for others.

Learner Objectives

1. Examine the relationship between work stress, holistic self-care, and resilience in nursing practice. 
2. Apply brief, evidence-based holistic self-care strategies to support stress management and enhance well-being in clinical and home settings.

Presenter

Rita Cola Carroll, PhD, CPCRT, CBIST; Track Director of the Complementary and Integrative Health Program, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rita Cola Carroll, Ph.D., is the Track Director for Drexel University’s Master’s Program in Complementary and Integrative Health, where she designs and teaches courses on the mind-body-spirit connection as a pathway to health and wellness. Rita and self-care experts around the country created a Special Virtual Issue on Self-Care for Health Care Professionals for Elsevier’s Journal for Interprofessional Education and Practice, and she edited the book, Complementary and Integrative Approaches for Substance Use Disorders for Nova Science Publishers. 

Registration Rates

• Free to all attendees (Registration is Required)

• • Not a Member? Click here to join, then sign up for the webinar.

Nursing CE

This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.

Cancellation

All registrants will have access to a video archive if you are unable to attend in person.

Attendee Registration

(Subject to change)

• Early registration ends on July 3, registrations after July 3 carry a $25 late fee
• Active Military (photo ID required): $350
• Nurse or Affiliate* Member (login required, active or retired): $450
• LPN Member (login required, active or retired): $350
• Student Member (login required, enrolled in full time studies):  $300

• Nurse or Affiliate* Non-Member (active or retired): $500
• LPN Non-Member (active or retired): $400
• Student Non-Member (enrolled in full time studies): $350

*Affiliates are persons or entities who are concerned with addictions nursing

Sponsor Registration

• Sponsorship rates vary based on level and # of attendees. Visit the Sponsorship page for more information.

Notes & Policies

Attendee Cancellation Policy (attendees):

On or before July 3: 90% of total registration fees. After July 3: No refunds due to cancellation. 

Sponsor Benefits, Payment & Cancellation Polices (sponsors):

Sponsorship benefits cannot be provided until payment is received in full. Sponsorships benefits cannot be guaranteed for registrations and/or payments received after June 30. Sponsorship benefits available in advance of the conference (eg: logo/link on website/emails) begin when payment is received. No refunds due to cancellation, sponsorship will be transferred to the next annual conference.