Vaping Induced Lung Injuries

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Author: Sarah Schulze MSN, APRN

Course Overview

Vaping is commonly seen as an alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. The public at large commonly views vaping as a potentially healthier or less harmful cigarette substitute. However, the effects of vaping are not well studied and can be unpredictable. 

In this course, we will discuss the known and unknown effects of vaping on the human body and its health. You will learn of vaping-induced lung injuries that have become common during recent years.

Course Outline

  1. Vaping Trends: The Appeal and Rise in Popularity
  2. Health Risks – Vaping-Induced Lung Injuries
  3. What Can Healthcare Providers Do to Prevent Vaping-Induced Lung Injuries?
  4. Case Study – Vaping-Induced Lung Injuries
  5. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  1. Identify the harmful effects of vaping, including EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping induced lung injury).
  2. Explain the role of the provider in educating patients on the harmful effects of vaping.
  3. Identify the tools patients can utilize to assist in vaping cessation.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.