APNA Position and Competency Update: Nicotine & Tobacco Use Disorders

For Today’s Delivery Mechanisms

Nicotine and tobacco use disorders (NTUD) disproportionately affect people with mental health disorders. And, with surging use of electronic nicotine delivery systems and oral nicotine pouches, these two updated APNA resources are here to help:

APNA Nursing Competencies for Treating Nicotine and Tobacco Use Disorders
Do you demonstrate the skills to be competent in nicotine and tobacco use disorders treatment?

SEE THE SKILLS

APNA Position: PMH Nursing’s Role in Nicotine and Tobacco Use Disorders Treatment
PMH nurses are champions in translating evidence into effective nicotine and tobacco treatment.

FIND OUT WHY

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“These are invaluable resources for PMH Nurses to use in advocating for and achieving necessary skills to address NTUD for individuals, families, and communities. PMH Nurses are at the forefront of delivering such care.”

− Chizimuzo “Zim” Okoli, PhD, MPH, MSN, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NCTTP, FAAN

 

Thank you to Chizimuzo “Zim” Okoli and all those APNA colleagues who contributed to this 2026 update.

 

Published August 2026