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In the first of four episodes on adolescent health, hosts Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges draw on their 65 years of combined experience to tackle teen dating violence from a log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast.
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This year, AANP celebrates its 40th anniversary. What began as an idea sprouted under an apple tree in Jan Towersâ backyard has become an organization representing the interests of more than 385,000 licensed NPs in the country. Sharing their reminiscences of AANP and the NP role from the 80s until today are a group of NPs pivotal in the history of AANP â Elayne DeSimone, Richard Ricciardi, Kim Curry and Stephen Ferrara â who speak about their contributions to AANP and what they hope the future holds for all NPs.
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This podcast explores the powerful link between happiness science and well-being, rooted in the evidence-based principles of positive psychology and lifestyle medicine. We'll begin with a brief overview of the six pillars of lifestyle medicine â nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, positive social connections and avoidance of risky substances â and their crucial role in health care. We'll then delve into how lifestyle choices directly impact disease, demonstrating how modifications can improve chronic disease management, prevention and overall thriving. A key focus will be on the profound impact of social connections and positive emotions on longevity, and on physical and emotional health. Finally, we'll explore how integrating these lifestyle pillars with positive psychology creates a synergistic path to flourishing and a higher quality of life.
To claim 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast.
Download the Happiness for the HEALTH of it! references here
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Dr. Colleen Walsh-Irwin joined NP Pulse to discuss updated treatment guidelines for hyperlipidemia and much more. Walsh-Irwin has been an NP for almost thirty years and runs a national program for evidence-based practice. In addition to discussing new medications for treating hyperlipidemia, Walsh-Irwin shares how she utilizes her own visual aides to help her patients understand their health issues and treatment.
And for all things Cardiovascular related, consider joining the AANP Community group: Cardiology Specialty Practice, which offers the opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical expertise on the subject.
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On this episode, Margaret âMidgeâ Bowers returns to NP Pulse to discuss all things cardiovascular, with a focus on the newest atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure guidelines. Bowers and Sophia Thomas also discuss new medications, the importance of communication between patient and provider â and why it is so necessary for NPs to âtreat the person, not the number.â
If you are interested in learning more from Midge on this subject, listen to NP Pulse episode 106. Four Pillars of Medications for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction and gain CE credit by going to the AANP CE Center here. CE credit is offered until February 2025.
Please also consider joining the AANP Community group: Cardiology Specialty Practice, which offers the opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical expertise on the subject.
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a condition of immense and multifarious clinical gravity causing acute pain, joint damage, anemia and risk of infection, stroke, delayed growth in children and adolescents â as well as long-term organ dysfunction. However, recent evolutions in treatment options offer promising novel and emerging therapeutics poised to truly revolutionize SCD care. On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse PractitionerÂź, nurse practitioner (NP) specialists Sheryl Mitchell and Artangela Henry guide NPs to achieve the following learning objectives:
Describe the epidemiologic patterns, pathophysiologic principles and robust patient burden of SCD.Examine current best practices for SCD diagnosis, highlighting the fundamental importance of early disease detection, characterization and linkage to treatment.Evaluate the established and evolving therapeutic landscape for SCD, with a focus on recent regulatory approvals and emerging trial data for novel agents.Design individualized, evidence-driven treatment plans for patients with SCD that mitigate disease complications and improve quality of life.Identify residual unmet needs in the SCD treatment paradigm and discuss the role of ongoing research and comprehensive, multidisciplinary care strategies in closing these gaps.This program and the accompanying clinical resource tool were made possible by a medical education grant from Vertex.
Continuing education (CE) credit for this program may be claimed through Dec. 31, 2025. To claim credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast.
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Making the Case for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (CE)Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is a very effective means of preventing an unintended pregnancy. The CDC recommends that clinicians provide patients with information about the effectiveness of all contraceptive options that they are medically eligible for. However, primary care providers and nurse practitioners report discussing LARC in less than half of their contraceptive counseling encounters. On todayâs episode, nurse practitioners Barb Dehn and Dr. Joan Zaccardi discuss the vital role of the NP in contraceptive counseling and the importance of including LARC as a contraceptive option.A participation code will be provided at the END of the podcast â make sure to write this code down. One you have listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and
Enter the participation code that was providedComplete the post-testComplete the activity evaluationThis will award your CE credit and certificate of completion. 0.75 CE, 0.5 RX, will be available through December 31, 2025.This activity is partially supported by an educational grant from CooperSurgical. The remainder is funded by AANP.
Resources: U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2024 (cdc.gov)
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Bipolar disorder (BD) is challenging to differentiate from other psychiatric conditions due to its complexity and spectral nature. In fact, approximately 70% of patients with BD are without an accurate diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and management. In this episode of NP Pulse, "Patient Centric Management of Bipolar Disorder: Best Practices for Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment," nurse practitioner (NP) experts Braden Kameg and Lisa Anderson discuss ways in which NPs in primary care, psychiatric and mental health settings may decrease diagnostic delays and avoid misdiagnoses.
Learning objectives for this activity include:
Review the prevalence, pathophysiology and clinical gravity of BD.Examine evolving screening and assessment best practices to facilitate early and accurate differential BD diagnosis and linkage to treatment.Evaluate the evidentiary base for novel and recently approved BD pharmacotherapies, with a focus on tailored treatment planning for individual patients.Design data-driven and patient-centric treatment plans for BD that integrate patient-specific factors, disease-specific factors and actively incorporate the patient voice.0.92 CE / 0.50 RX
To claim continuing education credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name, complete the post-test and evaluation and then enter the participation code at the end of the podcast.
A clinical reference tool in English and Spanish is available for download:
AANP_Bipolar_Clinician_Tool_English.pdf
AANP_Bipolar_Clinician_Tool_Spanish.pdf
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Alkermes
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Clear and honest communication between patients and providers is key to establishing a shared understanding of both wellness and illness. On this episode of NP Pulse, Dr. Martha Francis and Sarah Somers explore different frameworks for providers to better communicate delicate and often difficult news. They also share what it means to ârest in the uncomfortable,â and how theyâve learned to best support their patients in emotional times.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in the United States, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 10 men 18 years of age or older experience domestic violence annually, and that domestic violence results in over 1,500 deaths per year. Todayâs guest, Doncy Eapen, is a family nurse practitioner and expert on domestic violence. Eapen helps define what domestic violence is, discusses the populations most at-risk for domestic violence and explores how to screen for and best connect with patients who are experiencing harm at home.
If you'd like to learn more about intimate partner violence and the role of the NP, you can read an article on it here in the JNP.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can find help and resources here.
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On this episode of NP Pulse, our guests are the American Association of Nurse PractitionerâsÂź (AANP) Vice President of Research Kate Bradley and research analyst Mitch Sellers, who join host Sophia Thomas to discuss AANPâs recently released compensation and practice reports. Together, they explore what kind of information is available in both reports; detail some of the most important findings regarding compensation; and explain why itâs important for all nurse practitioners (NPs) to access and use this data.
Download the 2024 AANP Practice and Compensation Reports here.
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As we approach Medicareâs Open Enrollment period, NP Pulse welcomes AANPâs president elect Valerie Fuller to discuss the big changes that have happened â and will happen starting Jan. 1 of 2025â to Medicare Part D. Learn how seniors can opt in to the program and what changes will be taking place with regard to costs for medications, vaccines and more.
This podcast is made possible by PhRMA.
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Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of death and disability in nearly half of all Americans. Alarmingly, almost 50% of individuals with HTN are unaware of their condition, and only about 20% have it under proper medical control. Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a crucial role in managing HTN, particularly in patient communication, shared decision-making and clinical expertise. On todayâs episode, Dr. Leslie Davis and Maria Bonanni explore how renal denervation (RDN) reduces hypertension, and discuss clinical trials, patient selection and recent regulatory approvals. They also highlight the NPâs role in screening and educating patients about RDN through shared decision-making.
A participation code will be given at the END of the podcast - make sure to write this code down. Once you've listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and
Enter the participation code that was providedComplete the post-testComplete the activity evaluation.This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion.1.0 CE, through 09/30/25.This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Medtronic
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Recorded live at the 2024 AANP National Conference, this episode of NP Pulse features a conversation with North Carolina-based nurse practitioner (NP), Meriah Ward, DNP, FNP-BC. Ward was diagnosed with autism in their thirties, and they are now sharing what theyâve learned as both a patient and provider to help inform other NPs as to how they can best treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
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More than 19 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yet, due to the underdiagnosis and underreporting of symptoms which should be red-flag indicators of risk and the need for further investigation by health care providers, the prevalence of COPD is known to be much higher. Nurse practitioners (NPs) must be familiar with recent changes in diagnostic and treatment guidelines to impact the high burden of COPD and the significant amount of preventable complications which contribute to more than one-half million hospitalizations, 1.3 million emergency department visits and over 49.9 billion in annual health care costs in the U.S..
This accredited podcast and accompanying clinical resource tool is intended to help NPs:
Recognize the diagnosis, assessment and treatment recommendations as delineated in the latest COPD guidelines, including the major changes introduced in the 2024 GOLD report.Differentiate the different treatment modalities for COPD and know when to use each treatment depending on patient group.Compare the emerging treatment modalities currently under investigation for the management of COPD.A participation code will be given at the END of the podcast - make sure to write this code down. Once you've listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and
Enter the participation code that was providedComplete the post-testComplete the activity evaluation.This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion.1.0 CE, 0.5 RX, through 9/3/25.
Click here to register for this activity.
This program is supported in part by an independent medical educational grant from Mylan Specialty L.P., a Viatris Company.
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Donât 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 AANPâs 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.
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NP Pulse returns this week with guest Alexander Wrynn, whose presentation at the 2024 AANP National Conference was entitled âDonât be Rash: Mastering Penicillin Allergies.â 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.
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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.
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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 sheâs brining awareness to the topic of tick-borne diseases, Pomarico-Denino says: âWhen you become a consumer of an infection, you then become an expert.â 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 â which include but are not limited to Lyme disease â 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.
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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 Russellâs company is the upcoming Hospital and Emergency Procedure Course taking place on Sept. 18 in Reno, Nevada â 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 â and the excellent value presented in this all-day, immersive course.
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