Don’t miss the Signs: Early Recognition and Management of Tardive Dyskinesia

In this episode, Amber Hoberg and Dr. Jennifer Sampang bring us an engaging discussion on the complexities of tardive dyskinesia, the significance of early detection and treatment, and the considerable burden it has on patients. As they unwind the mysteries of TD, we get a better understanding of the importance of being vigilant and proactive in detecting it and keeping our patients informed and involved in their treatment plans. Together, through early recognition, informed discussions, and shared decision-making, we can mitigate the impact of TD and improve the lives of those affected. Additionally, a Tardive Dyskinesia Point-of-Care tool will be available on AANP’s Tools and Resources page.

To earn 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the posttest and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through August 2025.

This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.

NP Pulse returns this week with guest Alexander Wrynn, whose presentation at the 2024 AANP National Conference was entitled “Don’t be Rash: Mastering Penicillin Allergies.” With host Sophia Thomas, Wrynn discusses classifying and managing penicillin allergies, and walks us through what he has learned in his practice about self-reported allergies to this antibiotic.  

In this podcast, diabetes experts Debbie Hinnen and Dr. Shannon Idzik provide an overview of hypoglycemia, its treatments and the critical importance of having a plan in place for your patients to manage hypoglycemia when it occurs. They discuss the use of an educational tool that you can use to provide education about hypoglycemia with your patients and to establish an individualized, written plan for them to prepare for and manage hypoglycemia. Print this hypoglycemia resource tool, listen in and follow along as diabetes experts Hinnen and Idzik prepare you to ensure that all of your patients at risk have a hypoglycemia plan in place.   To earn 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through May 2025.   This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Speakers, Sarah Rossi, NP, and Lauren Mahon, NP, review identification of ovarian cancer and initial work up for patients suspected to have ovarian cancer in this dynamic and informative podcast.

 

To earn 0.5 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code, and complete the post test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through May 2025.

 

This podcast developed and funded by AANP.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) is a condition caused by damage to the pancreas that results in reduced capability to produce or deliver digestive enzymes which break down fats, carbohydrates or proteins — or to a decrease in the enzyme activity in the small intestine. EPI is most commonly associated with chronic pancreatitis (in adults), cystic fibrosis (in children), diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and other etiologies such as acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer or resection, celiac and Crohn’s disease. Consequently, individuals with EPI may suffer malnutrition and fat-soluble vitamin deficiency; loss of bone mass; growth and immune deficiencies; and may experience poorer outcomes such as longer hospital stays and lower survival rates of underlying medical conditions secondary to malnutrition.

Listen to guests Kimberly Kearns MS, APRN, ANP-BC and Amy Stewart FNP-C discuss EPI on this episode of the official podcast of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®

Additionally, two new tools are also available on AANP’s Tools and Resources page in both the Gastroenterology and in the Pulmonology and Respiratory therapeutic areas:

Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) – Patient Guide to diet and lifestyle modifications, and to the self-administration of PERTs to help reduce symptoms including gas, bloating, abdominal pain and diarrhea caused by undigested food in the gut.

Diagnosing and Managing Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) – Provider Resource including evaluation of symptoms and common high-risk conditions, diagnostic testing and management goals combining diet, lifestyle and therapies to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

Your voice counts here: EPI Podcast Follow Up Survey (surveymonkey.com)

 

**This podcast is unaccredited.

 

To speak about the environmental and occupational health of veterans from an NP’s perspective, NP Pulse is proud to welcome Lt. Cashmere “Cash” Miller, a U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officer working in the Atlanta VA Health Care System. With host Sophia Thomas, Miller discusses toxic substances, from burn pit particles to Agent Orange, that veterans may have been exposed to while serving. Miller also shares what the PACT Act — an expansion of VA health care for veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military — means to affected patients and their NPs. Finally, Thomas and Miller talk about the importance of whole-person care, and why NPs are crucial to providing the best health care possible to veterans.

Many of us have questions after we step on a scale and see how much we weigh. How closely does that number correlate to our overall health? What is the best way, as nurse practitioners, to talk about weight with patients by emphasizing the positives of exercise and diet without reinforcing obesity bias?

Today’s guest on NP Pulse, AANP’s new Vice President of Professional Practice Dr. Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, walks us through her personal weight loss journey and discusses the pros and cons of surgery, the very topical GLP-1s and even a fascinating aside into yo-yo trends like the “cabbage diet.” With her combination of expert analysis and trademark openness, Wijewardane guides us through the minefield of weight loss over-information into useful takeaways for both nurse practitioners and patients.

For more resources on treating obesity and talking with patients about weight loss, visit aanp.org to find newsfeed articles and CE courses related to the topic. 

Prescribing and deprescribing for the geriatric population can be complex. In this podcast, NP experts Drs. Shantha Franks and Audrey Stevenson will review the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of aging, discuss inappropriate prescribing and the American Geriatrics Society Beer's Criteria, and walk you through the process of deprescribing with use of a case study.

To earn 0.9 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, all of which is Rx credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through March 2025.

Resources

https://deprescribing.org/resources/

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/deprescribing-patient-safety-strategy

Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year. Did you know that there are over 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 30 million people in the United States? Every nurse practitioner will encounter patients and families affected by rare disease in their practices. On today’s podcast we are joined by NP experts Dr. Stephanie Hosley and Alicia Turner who will discuss the burden and impact of rare disease and provide resources for the NP to provide best care for patients/families affected by rare disease.

To earn 0.9 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through February 2025.

Resources

NIH Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center

NORD Patient Assistance Programs

Rare Diseases at FDA

Clinical Trials Look-up

In this episode, Drs. Midge Bowers and Leslie Davis review the four pillars of therapy for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. They outline the role of the NP in reducing the high morbidity and mortality rates by ensuring their patients with HFeRF are offered the latest guideline-recommended treatments.

To claim 1.0 contact hours of CE with 1.0 RX for this activity go to: Four Pillars of Medications for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFeRF) (inreachce.com), enter the participation code provided at the end of the podcast and complete the posttest and evaluation.

Additional Downloadable Resources:

Heart_Failure_Provider_Resource.pdf (aanp.org)

Download this episode's transcript here.

Nurse Practitioners Dr. Tulay Cakiner-Egilmez and Dr. Audrey Stevenson discuss the recognition of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in primary care and the role of the NP along with the recommended treatments and tips to engage patients in the management of their AMD.   Go here to claim CE credit for this activity: Reducing the Burden of AMD: What Primary Care NPs Can Do (inreachce.com) Use this link Optimizing Care of Patients with AMD: From Recognition to Treatment (inreachce.com) to take a 1.25 hour CE with 0.5 Rx audiovisual with interactive case studies activity to further your knowledge of AMD recognition and treatment.   Download this episode's transcript here.    

How can health care providers like nurse practitioners help their male patients feel comfortable coming in for visits and discussing their most intimate issues — including but not limited to erectile dysfunction, low testosterone and more? Joining host Dr. Sophia Thomas on this episode of NP Pulse are Nick Cannone, associate medical director at Maze Men’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, and AANP president Stephen Ferrara. Together, they talk all about men’s health — and make a great case as to why men should be talking about their health, too.

Mississippi-based nurse practitioner (NP) Shonda Phelon first encountered the term "Sunday Scaries" from her daughter, who expressed a dread at the weekend ending and the the approaching workweek. Phelon, an expert on anxiety, further explores and discusses how older millennials and Generation Z experience anxiety differently than other generations, and details several ways anxiety can be screened, understood and managed.

NPs may already know Dr. Bernadette Melnyk from her numerous appearances in media; her work as a published author and advocate for evidence-based practice; and as a member of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. In this wide-ranging discussion with host Dr. Sophia Thomas on NP Pulse, listeners will get to know Melnyk more personally through her stories of resilience in the face of trauma and her passion for the NP role. If emotions are contagious, as Dr. Melynk believes, be prepared to catch joy and feel grateful along with our guest.

And if you haven't watched already, click here to see Bern on PBS NewsHour on the topic of NP burnout.

Staying well during the winter season means taking care of the body and the mind. On this episode of NP Pulse, we feature conversations with NPs who can speak to both specialties: Dr. Ruth Carrico is an infectious disease expert, and Dr. Tari Dilks’s focus is on psychiatric and mental health. Together, they discuss breakthroughs in disease prevention; how to combat both airborne and mental illness during the often-stressful holiday season; and what they do to combat stress and remain healthy and happy all year long.

Drs. Rita F. D’Aoust and Alicia Gill Rossiter, two nurse practitioners and authors on veteran care join NP Pulse to highlight the needs of those that have served our country and the needs of their families.  Listen as they discuss the enormous insights a health care provider can gain by simply asking a patient: “Have you ever served?”

Thank you to all our veterans and families of veterans that have served. And a special thank you to the co-founder of the NP role, Dr. Loretta Ford who served in the US Army Air Force. Visit AANP’s news feed to read about Dr. Loretta Ford being honored at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, and visit AANP’s CE Center for activities related to veteran care.

Thanks to all of our dedicated listeners, NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® has reached our 100th episode!

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® empowers all nurse practitioners through practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership, also known as P.E.A.R.L. NP Pulse prioritizes this mission by focusing on these values in every conversation featured on the podcast. On this special episode, host Dr. Sophia Thomas is joined by AANP president Dr. Stephen Ferrara to revisit topics and guests beginning with our first episode released in September 2020. Listen to the selected clips showcasing NP leadership, the importance of NP advocacy, sexual health and so much more. In 2024, NP Pulse will continue to produce meaningful content that is important to you and your patients.

Attend the 2024 AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28 - Jan. 30. Participants make congressional visits, learn from industry experts and earn approximately 16.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

Happy NP Week from AANP!

This year the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® is recognizing heroes in health care during National NP Week, and the NP Pulse podcast has devoted the entire week to mini-episodes featuring nurse practitioners (NPs) sharing their stories. In this final NP Week episode, you’ll hear from NP Joy Uduehi who shares her unique journey on becoming a nurse practitioner and her valuable perspective on staying positive throughout the challenges she has faced. Listen and be reminded why nurse practitioners are deserving of all the recognition they receive and more.

Thank you to every Nurse Practitioner listening. Health care and the communities that you serve all greatly benefit from your dedication and expertise and AANP is proud to support and celebrate you.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

 

Happy NP Week from AANP!

This year the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® is recognizing heroes in health care during National NP Week, and the NP Pulse podcast is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring nurse practitioners (NPs) sharing their stories. In this episode, you’ll hear from NP Veronica Edwards who shares her story of working on an Indian reservation and rural populations that struggle with receiving access to care. Thank you to all Nurse Practitioners that work everyday to help those achieve the care they need and deserve.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

Happy NP Week from AANP!

This year the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® is recognizing heroes in health care during National NP Week, and the NP Pulse podcast is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring nurse practitioners (NPs) sharing their stories. In this episode, you’ll hear from two NPs, Rosha Joshi and Tracey Smith, who practice via telehealth, expanding access to health care for patients in their community and beyond. NPs remain at the forefront of health care delivery, meeting their patients' needs via telehealth and finding other innovative ways to increase access to high-quality health care for patients everywhere.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

Happy NP Week from AANP!

We are celebrating this year by Recognizing Heroes in Health Care, and NP Pulse is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring everyday NPs sharing their stories. In this episode you’ll hear from Nancy Rudner who pursued the role of Nurse Practitioner from almost the inception and has devoted her career to helping those that have struggled with accessing health care. Listen as she shares some of her stories that highlight the positive impact nurse practitioners can make on their patients and in communities. And don’t forget to continue to share how you have provided access to care on social media and on the aanp.org/shareyourstory because these are the stories that can inspire change.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

Happy NP Week from AANP!

We are celebrating this year by Recognizing Heroes in Health Care, and NP Pulse is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring everyday NPs sharing their stories. Today’s episode is all about mentorship, but with a special twist because we’re featuring sisters Vilma and Ilona Farkas who both went into nursing and then – later – advanced to the NP role together. It’s so important to have a strong support system and what better support than a sister who has been on the journey with you from the beginning. Please share today on social media who your mentors have been so we can all celebrate those that have been there to support NPs in their growth.  

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

Happy NP Week from AANP!

We are celebrating this year by Recognizing Heroes in Health Care, and NP Pulse is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring everyday NPs sharing their stories. Today, Elena Prendergast, a palliative care nurse practitioner and mother, joins to share her story about entering the nursing profession later in life and reminding us that it's never to late to follow your passion. And please remember to share on social media why pursuing a career as a NP is so worthwhile!

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

Returning guest Vanessa Pomarico-Denino joins host Sophia Thomas to discuss tick-borne illnesses on this episode of NP Pulse, recorded live at the 2024 AANP National Conference. As to why she’s brining awareness to the topic of tick-borne diseases, Pomarico-Denino says: “When you become a consumer of an infection, you then become an expert.” Pomarico-Denino was hospitalized for 28 days with a tick infection and is now committed to sharing what all of us need to know about ticks, and the illnesses — which include but are not limited to Lyme disease — that these tiny parasites spread. She also explores some of the symptoms of tick-borne disease, like body aches, nausea and malaise, and shares tips on repelling and even removing ticks that have found their way into the skin. 

Happy NP Week from AANP!

We are celebrating this year by Recognizing Heroes in Health Care, and NP Pulse is devoting the entire week to mini-episodes featuring everyday NPs sharing their stories. Today, listen as NPs tell us what inspired them to become a nurse practitioner. And don't forget to take time today to share why you became a nurse practitioner at aanp.org/shareyourstory. 

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

November is National Diabetes Month and guest Dr. Angela Thompson is joining NP Pulse to discuss all things related to diabetes and diabetes care. For the last 22 years, Thompson has worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the care of both adolescents and adults with diabetes. In this episode, she outlines positive developments in diabetes treatment, discusses the difference between working with adult and adolescent populations and offers advice on how to distinguish diabetes facts from fiction.

To learn more about emerging diabetes treatments, enroll in “Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 2 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners” in the AANP CE Center. This activity offers 8.5 contact hours of continuing education credit, 4.25 of which may be applied toward pharmacology.

As a reminder, the 2024 AANP Health Policy Conference is coming soon! Held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-30, this conference will feature sessions for first time attendees like "What You Need to Know About Capitol Hill," and general activities like regulatory updates, a conference keynote and congressional visits.

AANP members receive significant discounts on — or free access to — AANP CE activities! You also receive exclusive savings on conference registrations. To view the latest webinars, conferences, regional meetings and more, visit aanp.org/events.

 

 

 

 

October is Liver Awareness Month. Tune in to this podcast featuring NP experts Drs. Amanda Chaney and Kelly Casler as they describe the new nomenclature surrounding nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and walk you through engaging case studies. To expand on your learning be sure to check out the accompanying webinar in the AANP CE Center What's New with NASH? (inreachce.com)

Two practical educational tools have been developed along with this activity. NASH_Tool_1.pdf (aanp.org) and NASH_Tool_2.pdf (aanp.org)

This program is supported by independent medical educational grants from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals & Novo Nordisk Inc.

 

Join host Dr. Sophia Thomas and AANP Fellow Barbara Dehn, who is known worldwide as “Nurse Barb,” as they discuss menopause and sexual health. This podcast will help you address several important questions that your patients may be hesitant to ask. Dehn discusses what patients may experience during menopause, and when they may begin noticing these changes. Hear why it is important for patients to discuss their sexual health with their health care providers. Discover how NPs can broach these subjects with patients and help minimize harmful stigmas related to sex and aging.

NPs interested in learning even more about menopause are invited to visit the AANP CE Center and complete “Exhausted at Menopause: Recognition and Treatment Options,” which is presented by Dehn. Another resource is AANP’s Women’s Health Community, where AANP members can join for $20 annually and exchange knowledge, engage in discussions and much more.

Are you interested in the intersection of health policy and health care delivery? Consider attending the 2024 Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-30. Participants will make congressional visits, learn from industry experts and earn approximately 16.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

Today’s guest on NP Pulse is AANP Fellow Dr. Paula Tucker, a PhD student, clinical associate professor and the director of the emergency nurse practitioner program at Emory University.  Tucker discusses the excitement and challenges adult learners may experience, the importance of mentorship and tips to help you prioritize self-care and avoid burnout.

AANP offers a wealth of educational resources for students and faculty, including the AANP Educational Leadership Certificate Course. This comprehensive, 12-modulre program is available in the AANP CE Center and offers 11 contact hours of continuing education credit. The new AANP Student Education and Training (SET) library is free to AANP NP Student Members and features content related to clinical practice, professional development and much more. Faculty are encouraged to share this valuable member benefit with their NP students.

 

More than 11,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) participated in the 2022 American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) National Workforce Survey. A comprehensive report detailing the findings related to NP compensation has just been released! Joining Dr. Sophia Thomas on this episode of NP Pulse is AANP Vice President of Research Christine Tracy, who highlights the importance of research related to the NP role and discusses the many insights NPs can receive from the 2022 AANP NP Compensation Report.

AANP members have free access to the 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report through their AANP member account or through AANP.org. Nonmembers may purchase the report for $219. If you are not yet an AANP member, by joining AANP today, you can gain access to the report and save up to $164!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Joining Dr. Sophia Thomas on this episode of NP Pulse is Dr. Elayne DeSimone, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP). For more than 35 years, JAANP has provided editorials, peer-reviewed research and articles on subjects vital to NPs.

In this conversation, DeSimone recounts what it was like to graduate from one of the first NP programs at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and then walks us through her career as an NP and in academia. You will learn what goes into editing and producing a successful scholarly journal, and you’ll hear about JAANP’s newest column, “From My Perspective.”

Members of AANP receive a free, online subscription to JAANP, along with access to the journal’s AANP-accredited continuing education. Learn more about AANP membership and its many benefits at aanp.org/membership. DeSimone welcomes questions from those interested in becoming an author or peer reviewer, and she may be reached at desimone@aanp.org.

On this episode, two Clinical Ambassadors for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Let’s Stop HIV Together” campaign, Drs. Jason Farley and James Q. Simmons, join Dr. Sophia Thomas to discuss queer sexual health. Farley is a world-renowned nurse scientist and epidemiologist who specializes in HIV prevention, treatment and associated co-infections. An adult nurse practitioner (NP), Farley directs the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Center for Infectious Disease and Nursing Innovation and designs interventions that support an equitable care experience tailored to each patient’s needs. Simmons is an acute care NP, on-air medical contributor and social media influencer whose relatable and reliable messaging resonates with patients and health care providers alike. Listen for tips to help you create a safer, more welcoming environment for your patients — including those within the LGBTQIA+ community — and to support your goal of providing accessible, person-centered, equitable, high-quality health care.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is proud to partner with the CDC to increase awareness of the “Let’s Stop HIV Together” campaign, HIV Nexus resources for clinicians and HIV prevention information. You can get more involved by attending informative sessions at AANP conferences,  joining one or more AANP Communities, reading articles on the AANP News Feed and completing sessions within the AANP CE Center.

On today’s episode, AANP President Dr. Stephen Ferrara invites a past AANP president, Dr. Sophia Thomas, to announce — and celebrate — her return as the host of NP Pulse. Longtime friends and colleagues, Ferrara and Thomas share stories about their journey as NP leaders and what the future may hold for AANP and nurse practitioners (NPs). Listen to learn more about Thomas and podcast topics that are on the horizon.

Another great way to stay connected with the NP community is by attending the 2023 AANP Fall Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 7-10. This  event offers in-person and on-demand packages and the opportunity to earn the AANP Introduction to Leadership Certificate— a prerequisite for the AANP Executive Leadership Program.

 

 

Diabetes affects more than 37 million Americans, which is about 11% of the population. Approximately 90-95% of people with diabetes have Type 2 diabetes (T2D), and people living with T2D are increasingly cared for by nurse practitioners (NPs). On today’s podcast we are joined by NPs Drs. Shannon Idzik and Kathryn Evans-Kreider to discuss case studies of commonly encountered issues in the management of T2D. Listen in and think about how you would approach the development of the management plans for these patients described in the case studies.

This AANP-accredited podcast, "Type 2 Diabetes: Case Studies in Individualized Care," is part of a six-part series in the “Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 2 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners,” which was funded by independent medical educational grants from Mylan Inc., a Viatris Company, and Novo Nordisk Inc.

To earn 1.25 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this episode, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through December 2024.

On this episode of NP Pulse, Sophia talks with Dr. John Russell, who has dedicated his career to helping advance the NP role by offering a variety of skill-enhancing courses through his company Skills on Point. One of the exciting courses offered by Russell’s company is the upcoming Hospital and Emergency Procedure Course taking place on Sept. 18 in Reno, Nevada — one day before the official start of the 2024 AANP Fall Conference. The course includes training for the inpatient, emergency and transport settings, and could be a game changer for the NP looking to advance their career. Life learners with all experience levels will appreciate John's hands-on approach to learning — and the excellent value presented in this all-day, immersive course.

In this episode, Drs. Leslie Davis and Margaret "Midge" Bowers discuss how to diagnose and treat resistant hypertension. To earn 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation.

This podcast was made possible by an independent medical education grant from Medtronic.

 

 

Listen as AANP Vice President of Accreditation, Conferences and Education Dr. Theresa Campo speaks with two AANP members who are recent NP graduates regarding their experiences as nurse practitioner (NP) students. AANP is committed to supporting NP students along their journey from program selection through clinical practice. Campo shares some exciting new resources — available exclusively to AANP NP Student Members — to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. The new AANP Student Education and Training (AANP SET) platform provides a variety of free activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion, clinical practice and professional development. Members will also benefit from the informative , which contains a wealth of information on everything from interviewing to reimbursement.

AANP membership is for all NPs and NP students!  Join today and gain access to all the benefits of membership, including valuable discounts on conference registration, 12 free continuing education activities annually with the Course of the Month program and free access for AANP NP Student Members to AANP SET.

 

On today’s episode, AANP President-Elect Dr. Stephen Ferrara introduces himself and shares his vision for AANP and for NPs across the country. Ferrara is an actively practicing NP and serves as the associate dean of clinical affairs and an assistant professor at Columbia University. Ferrara has been a strong advocate for NPs and patients in the state of New York and beyond.

Those attending the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans are encouraged to attend the General Session on Saturday, June 24. During this session, attendees will participate in the annual membership meeting, and incoming and outgoing AANP elected leaders, including Ferrara, will be recognized.

Now is the time for NPs to get involved! Join or renew your membership in AANP today. Members get more, including free continuing education (CE) activities with the Course of the Month, complimentary access to peer-reviewed articles and a quick and easy way to transfer your CE credit for certification or recertification — at no additional cost to you! Members enjoy significant savings off conference registration, including the 2023 AANP National Conference — On-Demand June 28-Aug. 3 and the 2023 AANP Fall Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 7-10, where you can earn an AANP Introductory Certificate in Leadership or select sessions from five exciting topical areas.

In this episode, April Johnson and Dr. Susan Quisenberry discuss how to recognize and diagnose ankylosing spondylitis through several case studies. They will also cover the importance of early referrals and treatment initiation. To earn 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit, you will need the participation code provided at the end of the podcast. To claim your CE credit, log in and register for the activity within the AANP CE Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation.

You can obtain continuing education credit for this podcast until May, 2024

 

This podcast was made possible by an independent medical education grant from Novartis.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are key to increasing health equity for patients. In this podcast episode, AANP Fellow Dr. William Rosa — a palliative care expert and behavioral scientist — discusses inequitable access to pain management and palliative care, highlighting ways NPs can make a positive difference. Rosa was honored with the prestigious 2022 AANP Fellows Loretta C. Ford Award and the 2023 AANP Towers Pinnacle Award for his significant contributions to advancing the NP role nationally and internationally. Listen as Rosa shares his wealth of knowledge and powerful stories, providing pearls you can use today in your practice and with your patients.

If you’d like to learn more about pain management, palliative care and advocacy, register to attend the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25. This event offers the perfect opportunity to build your NP network while exchanging ideas and knowledge with others — plus, you’ll gain access to more than 80 on-demand sessions June 28-Aug. 3. Don’t miss a keynote by former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, who will inspire you to break through barriers and take your practice to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!

Additional resources are available at aanp.org, including patient education tools, and continuing education activities that will support your practice. Visit the AANP News Feed frequently for the latest NP news and articles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects the large intestine. IBS affects approximately 1 in 20 people in the U.S. The impact of IBS on an individual's quality of life can be significant, as it can cause chronic pain, discomfort and disruption to daily activities.

Hear nurse practitioners Kim Kearns and Christina Hanson share their experiences and offer insights on the updated American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines.

AANP offers a variety of resources:

• Continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center. • AANP's Collaborative Learning Network at https://aanp.org/cln, where you can join our experts and others in conversations on various topics. • AANP Gastroenterology Specialty Practice Group at https://www.aanp.org/membership/aanp-communities.

This podcast was made possible by an educational grant from AbbVie.

Hear from Dr. Charles Buscemi, a family nurse practitioner, clinical professor and wound care expert, on the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion within health care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are ideally positioned to ensure all patients have access to high-quality health care and to be advocates for those who lack adequate representation. This podcast episode offers steps you can take to be even more effective.

Get involved! Members of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) can partner with other NPs by joining the AANP Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community. Articles and resources on the AANP website and continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center can help you more effectively address social determinants of health and improve health equity in your community.

Be sure to register today for the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25, which offers the perfect opportunity to diversify your NP network while exchanging ideas and knowledge with others. Don’t miss the keynote by former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, who will inspire attendees to break through barriers and take their practices to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!

More than 14.5 million people 12 years of age or older in the United States meet the clinical criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD), and more than 1 in 4 adults over 18 years of age reported at least one episode of binge drinking within the previous 90 days. In this episode, nurse practitioners Dr. Laura Leahy and Colleen Barry share their experience and offer insights on AUD.

Additional Resources: • Visit the free AANP Collaborative Learning Network, where you can join subject matter experts and colleagues in discussions on AUD and other topics. • Complete the AANP CE Center activity — "Identifying and Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care."

This activity is supported by educational funding provided by Alkermes.

Kicking off April’s celebration of National Minority Health Month, acute care nurse practitioner and University of South Carolina College of Nursing Assistant Professor Dr. Dwayne Alleyne joins NP Pulse to share his experience surrounding health equity, minority health issues and inherent biases. Listen to this important conversation  for a fresh perspective on ways NPs can help effect the change needed to build a more inclusive and trusted health care system. Representation within the health care workforce saves lives!

Get involved today! Members of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) can partner with other NPs by joining the AANP Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community.

AANP also offers a variety of resources, including articles on the AANP News Feed and continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center, which can help you more effectively address social determinants of health and improve health equity in your community.

Be sure to register today for the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25, where former NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham will inspire attendees to break through barriers and take their practices to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!

In this episode, adult nurse practitioner (NP) Heather O’Dell discusses the importance of liver health, the crucial role this organ plays within the human body and the diseases that may lead to needing a liver transplant. She is involved in research related to hepatitis C infected and exposed donor organs, organ utilization and organ allocation. With years of experience working in transplant hepatology, hepatobiliary surgery and clinical practice operations for liver and kidney transplant, O’Dell shares insights about her unique role and provides important information to support NPs with patients who are at risk for, or who have, liver disease.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) offers tools and resources for NPs of all specialties, including those in primary care and those who specialize in caring for patients with liver disease. Access free patient education tools on diseases that affect the liver, visit the AANP CE Center to access quality continuing education activities and consider attending sessions at the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!

 

Additional Resources:

• American Liver Foundation.
• Unos.
• John Hopkins University.
• American Association of Liver Disease.

Hepatitis A and B combined cause chronic disease leading to the deaths of more than 1.3 million people across the globe. Despite widely available and effective vaccines, the vaccine rates for eligible adults are insufficient to achieve the U.S. goal of reducing new infections by 2030. In this edition of NP Pulse, nurse practitioners (NPs) Audrey Stevenson and Jessica Crimaldi review adult and child vaccination programs, the eligibility status of adults, which populations are most at risk for infection, the NP’s role in promoting vaccines and solutions for vaccines during outbreaks. Finally, NPs will be called upon as vaccine champions in their communities.

*This is an accredited podcast*

Learners desiring CE credit should listen for the participation code at the end of this podcast. In order to access this course, please visit the AANP CE Center.

Additional materials (Provider tool and Patient tool) may be found at: NP Tool Patient Tool

 

Funder statement: This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.

 

 

In the U.S., the incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) has increased significantly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are crucial in the identification and treatment of people with MDD and can make a major impact on their lives. Listen in as psych-mental health NPs Drs. Lisa Anderson and Brayden Kameg discuss the symptoms, screening tools, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care of the patient with MDD.

Resources

Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes https://aanp.inreachce.com/Details/Information/3f326558-d7d8-432a-bef5-c902b056d7b9?ref=featured

Major Depressive Disorder Patient Education Tool https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/practice/therapeutic-areas/Major-Depressive-Disorder-Tool.pdf

 

Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Be inspired by Dr. Pandora Hardtman, Jhpiego’s chief nursing and midwifery officer, who has worked to advance health equity around the world. Hardtman encourages nurse practitioners to lead locally and consider ways they can make a global impact. Listening can be the best form of advocacy, according to Hardtman, who urges NPs to stay open and engaged. Hear about her life experiences and be empowered along your own nursing journey. 

If you would like to further develop your leadership skills, AANP offers leadership courses for members, including the AANP Introductory Certificate on Leadership Course, which is a prerequisite for the AANP Executive Leadership Program. A separate AANP Educational Leadership Certificate course is also offered in the AANP CE Center. Register for the 2023 AANP National Conference in June, where you can earn continuing education credit in person or online, meet nurse practitioners from all over the world and hear from leading health experts. As a reminder, nominations for AANP’s National Leadership Awards are being accepted through March 10. Submit your nomination for the Sharp Cutting Edge Award or Towers Pinnacle Award today!

 

Additional resources if you're interested in international nursing:

https://aanp.org/international

https://www.jhpiego.org/

https://careers.state.gov/career-paths/worldwide-foreign-service/specialist/fss-career-tracks/

https://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/employment/default.htm

Hear from Victoria Pemberton, RNC, MS, CCRC, project officer for the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), as she discusses the importance of heart health literacy and highlights ways nurse practitioners can effectively engage with patients to reduce heart disease risk. February is American Heart Month — the ideal time to remind your patients about the importance of making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. New resources from the NHLBI’s The Heart Truth® program can help you empower patients to achieve their cardiovascular health goals.

 

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) offers continuing education (CE), tools and resources to support nurse practitioners (NPs) working to reduce the risk of heart disease. Members may opt to join the AANP Cardiology Community, complete AANP CE Center activities, attend sessions at the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans June 20-25, download clinical practice briefs or access a variety of cardiology-related resources.

 

Additional Resources

• American Heart Month Outreach Toolkit.
• High Blood Pressure and Women.
• Pregnancy and Your Heart Health.
• Heart Disease Prevention. 
• Heart Smart Basics: What to Know to Keep Yours Healthy.
• My Heart Health Tracker.

One in three people will develop shingles (herpes zoster) during their lifetime, and the risk for shingles rises sharply at age 50. The single greatest way to prevent shingles is through shingles vaccination, and nurse practitioners (NPs) are well-positioned to improve vaccination rates. In this podcast episode, NP immunization specialists Drs. Audrey Stevenson and Ruth Carrico are joined by special guest Dr. Elisabeth Cohen, a physician, as they discuss the burden of shingles, the importance of vaccination and how NPs can make an impact in this area.

Resources:

• Shingles Vaccination: It’s Time to Tame the Beast Lurking Within.
• Shingles Tool for Patients.
• Zoster Eye Disease Study (ZEDS).

This podcast was made possible by an educational grant from GlaxoSmithKline.