title: Survey of tobacco cessation curricula in Kansas nursing programs.
abstract: Tobacco use is a major health risk that requires a comprehensive response by healthcare professionals. Nurse educators can contribute to the reduction of tobacco use by educating nursing students about tobacco use and smoking cessation strategies. The authors examine the breadth and depth of tobacco cessation content in Kansas registered nursing programs providing insight into the content and resources needed to teach nursing faculty and students how to assist individuals in tobacco use cessation.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, Washburn University, 1700 SW College, Topeka, KS 66621, USA.
authors.forename: Cynthia A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Hornberger
authors.forename: Lori C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum / Q000592:standards*; D004507:Education, Nursing, Associate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004508:Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007615:Kansas / Q000453:epidemiology; D017145:Models, Educational; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D000074606:Smoking Prevention; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires