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NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)154. Meet Your New President: Valerie FullerMeet AANP President Valerie J. Fuller
At the closing General Session at the 2025 AANP National Conference, Stephen Ferrara ceremoniously passed the gavel to incoming AANP President Valerie Fuller. At the national conference, Fuller also took time to speak with NP Pulse about her professional career so far, the challenges she expects to face as president and her thoughts on why every NP should take advantage of an AANP membership.
2025-07-0912 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)152. Optimizing the Multidisciplinary Management of Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease (CE)On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, join expert nurse practitioners (NPs) Jessica Glennie and Corinne Young for an insightful discussion on fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) — a complex and often underrecognized condition. Learn how to identify early signs, navigate the diagnostic pathway and support patients with emerging therapies and holistic care strategies. This essential program equips NPs with the tools to improve outcomes for patients living with ILD.
A participation code will be provided at the end of the podcast — make sure to write this code down. Once you have listene...2025-06-111h 04
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)151. Listen Up: Prioritizing RSV Vaccination for Adults (CE)Join expert nurse practitioners Drs. Ruth Carrico and Audrey Stevenson on this engaging podcast episode as they illuminate the critical importance of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination for adults. Learn actionable strategies to boost RSV vaccine uptake, address health disparities and protect your most vulnerable patients from this serious respiratory illness.
A participation code will be provided at the end of the podcast — make sure to write this code down. Once you have listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the AANP CE Center (aanp.org/cecenter). Click on the "Ne...2025-06-041h 07
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)146. Navigating the Infodemic: A Call for Critical Thinking to Optimize Patient Care (CE)In this second episode of a three-part series, Drs. Ruth Carrico and Paula Tucker explore the challenges of medical misinformation, its impact on patient care and strategies for navigating the overwhelming flow of health information in today’s digital age. The discussion covers the rise of the "infodemic” how misinformation spreads and how nurse practitioners (NPs) can critically evaluate medical literature to ensure evidence-based practice.
The hosts share real-world experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the difficulties of adapting to rapidly evolving guidelines while maintaining public trust. They also discuss the role of social determinants of health in t...2025-04-231h 03
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)144. Discussing Women's Health: From Holistic Care to PCOS ManagementOn today’s episode of NP Pulse, women’s health nurse practitioner and academic Sandi Tenfelde, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, shares her vision of holistic patient care. In particular, Tenfelde discusses health promotion, disease prevention and dives deep into polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how to best “empower patients and educate them about what’s going on in their body.”
Join AANP's Women's Health Community and help progress the development of theory and practice in women’s health.
The 2025 AANP National Conference includes sessions on women's health and PCOS. Learn more about attending in person June 17-22 or online...2025-04-0223 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)143. Building Trust: Reducing Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Interactions (CE)On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, we dissect the pervasive stigma surrounding substance use disorders, tracing its historical origins and critiquing past punitive measures through compelling firsthand accounts. It’s a urgent call to shift perspectives and adopt a more effective, compassionate approach — prepare to be engaged and inspired.
A participation code will be provided at the end of the podcast — 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 AANP CE Center. Click on the "Next...2025-03-1949 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)142. Wash Your Hands!: Discerning Facts from the Preposterous vs. Plausible (CE)In this first of three podcasts on medical misinformation titled, "Wash Your Hands!: Discerning Facts from the Preposterous vs. Plausible," NP experts Paula Tucker and Ruth Carrico focus on the critical issue of medical misinformation in the United States and its widespread impact. The content aims to help listeners identify medical information they've accepted without credible evidence and apply critical thinking to determine the validity of commonly accepted medical claims. This episode explores the role of biases, health care disparities and social determinants of health in perpetuating misinformation. It emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, seeking reliable...2025-03-121h 01
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)139. Treating Patients with Diabetes: New Tools For NPsDiabetes is an ancient affliction, but medical breakthroughs and new tools are constantly being developed to assist health care providers in treating patients with the disease. To speak about these new innovations on NP Pulse is Dr. Eligio David P. Soliman Jr., a diabetes expert and NP based in San Diego. Soliman discusses the relationship between COVID-19 and diabetes, some of the recent advances in diabetes care and the importance of communicating with patients.
If you’re interested in endocrinology, the AANP Endocrine Community offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical ex...2025-02-1224 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)137. AANP at 40: Four Decades of Dedication and AdvocacyThis year, AANP celebrates its 40th anniversary. What began as an idea sprouted under an apple tree in Jan Towers’ 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 — Elayne DeSimone, Richard Ricciardi, Kim Curry and Stephen Ferrara — who speak about their contributions to AANP and what they hope the future holds for all NPs.
2025-01-2953 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)135. Lipid Management with Dr. Colleen Walsh-IrwinDr. 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.
2025-01-0117 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)134. Exploring the Newest Cardiovascular GuidelinesOn this episode, Margaret “Midge” 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 — and why it is so necessary for NPs to “treat the person, not the number.”
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...2024-12-1823 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)132. LARC: Making the Case for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (CE)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 today’s 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 co...2024-12-0432 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)131.Patient-Centric Management of Bipolar Disorder: Best Practices for NPs (CE)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...2024-11-2749 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)128. 2024 AANP Practice and Compensation ReportsOn this episode of NP Pulse, our guests are the American Association of Nurse Practitioner’s® (AANP) Vice President of Research Kate Bradley and research analyst Mitch Sellers, who join host Sophia Thomas to discuss AANP’s 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 it’s important for all nurse practitioners (NPs) to access and use this data.
Download the 2024 AANP Practice and Compensation Reports here.
2024-10-2327 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)127. Medicare Part D: Big Changes Coming in 2025As we approach Medicare’s Open Enrollment period, NP Pulse welcomes AANP’s president elect Valerie Fuller to discuss the big changes that have happened — and will happen starting Jan. 1 of 2025— 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.
2024-10-0917 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)125. Neurodivergence: An Autistic NP's Lived ExperienceRecorded 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 they’ve learned as both a patient and provider to help inform other NPs as to how they can best treat individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
2024-09-1125 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)124. COPD: Mining New Guidelines for Clinical GoldMore 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) care costs in the U.S.
This activity is an Accredited AANP Podcast Activity for 1.0 CE, 0.5 RX, through 9/3/25.
Once you've listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the CE Center. Click on the...2024-09-041h 05
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)123. Don't Miss the Signs: Early Recognition and Management of Tardive Dyskinesia (CE)
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 an...2024-08-2853 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)122. Don’t be Rash: Mastering Penicillin AllergiesNP 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.
2024-08-2120 min
Natural Medicine Journal PodcastHighlights from This Year’s AANP Convention: A conversation with AANP President Kasra Pournadeali, ND, FACNDid you miss this year’s American Association of Naturopathic Physicians Convention? In this interview, Karolyn talks with the organization’s president Kasra Pournadeali, ND, FACN, about the mission/vision of the organization, conference highlights, and future directions. In addition to being the AANP President, Pournadeali is the director of the Northwest Center for Optimal Health and on the faculty of Bastyr University. About the Expert Kasra Pournadeali, ND, FACN, is the founder and director of the Northwest Center for Optimal Health, a primary care residency training facility in Washington State. With over 30 years as a healthcare provider and more than...2024-08-0726 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)120. Ticked Off: Myths, Truths and Realities of Tick- Borne DiseaseReturning 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 sympto...2024-07-2421 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)119. Your Reno Highlight: Lifesaving Training For All NPsOn 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...2024-07-1028 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)118. Hepatitis A&B Prevention by Vaccines: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Care (CE)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 ch...2024-07-0340 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)117. Meningococcal Vaccine: Prevention of Meningococcal Disease in Adolescents and Young Adults (CE)On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, Drs. Mary Koslap-Petraco and Ruth Carrico will discuss meningococcal disease, the maze of meningococcal vaccines, ACIP recommendations and the use of shared clinical decision-making. Meningococcal disease — a life-threatening infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis — demands our attention. It strikes swiftly, leaving devastation in its wake. Still, we have powerful tools at our disposal: MenACWY and MenB vaccines, and a new, game-changing pentavalent vaccine that covers serogroups A, B, C, W and Y. Additionally, a meningitis point-of-care tool will be available on AANP’s Tools and Resources page.
To ea...2024-06-2652 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)116. AANP Goes Worldwide: Talking International MembershipsEarlier this year, AANP announced the opening of international memberships — the culmination of years of work to extend the benefits of our membership to NPs and APNs living outside of the U.S. To speak with us today about the creation of international memberships, the benefits of joining AANP as an international member and some of the goals of the international membership program is Liz Messner, Vice President of Membership at AANP.
2024-06-1229 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)115. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Testing and Treatment Updates for NPs (CE)Nurse practitioners (NPs) in a wide variety of settings are key to the identification and treatment of numerous conditions affecting women of all ages. As guidelines change — and occasionally seem to conflict — NPs must be able to individualize guidance for screening, testing and treatment using the most current recommendations and a shared approach to decision making.
In this second of a two-part series, women’s health expert faculty Kahlil Demonbreun, Lisa Chism and Nancy Berman discuss key updates in women’s health, including guidelines related to sexual desire disorders, vasomotor symptoms of menopause, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, overacti...2024-05-301h 02
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)114. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Screening Recommendation Updates for NPs (CE)Nurse practitioners (NPs) in a wide variety of settings are key to the identification and treatment of numerous conditions affecting women of all ages. As guidelines change — and occasionally seem to conflict — NPs must be able to individualize guidance to screening, testing and treatment using the most current recommendations and a shared approach to decision making.
In the first of a two-part series, women’s health expert faculty Kahlil Demonbreun, Lisa Chism and Nancy Berman discuss key updates in women’s health, including guidelines related to cervical cancer screening and testing, osteoporosis and breast health. Today’s podcast is...2024-05-151h 13
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)113. Plan Ahead for HypoglycemiaIn 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...2024-05-0856 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)112. Ovarian Cancer: What Not To Miss And How To Identify Those At High Risk (CE)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 po...2024-05-0121 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)111. A Rumble in the Tummy: Identifying Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyExocrine 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 expe...2024-04-2456 min
NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)109. Modern Weight Loss: The Individualized JourneyMany 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...2024-03-2726 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)108. Best Practices for Prescribing and Deprescribing in the Geriatric Population (CE)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...2024-03-1346 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)107. Rare Diseases and the NP (CE)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) cr...2024-02-2848 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)106. Four Pillars of Medication for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (CE)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 post test and evaluation. Credit is good...2024-02-1441 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)104. Men's Health with NP Nick CannoneHow 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.
2024-01-1737 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)101. Caring For Our VeteransDrs. 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 fe...2023-12-0723 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)100. Celebrating 100 EpisodesThanks 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...2023-11-2929 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.9 NP WEEK: Bringing JoyHappy 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.
Tha...2023-11-1812 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.6 NP WEEK: Advocating for PatientsHappy 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...2023-11-1707 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.5 NP WEEK: The Benefits of TelehealthHappy 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 hea...2023-11-1610 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.4 NP WEEK: Access to CareHappy 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 shar...2023-11-1507 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.3 NP WEEK: Mentorship - The Sisterhood EditionHappy 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 s...2023-11-1410 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.2 NP WEEK: It’s Never Too LateHappy 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...2023-11-1312 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)99.1 NP WEEK: What inspired you to become an NP?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.
2023-11-1211 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)98. Innovations in Diabetes Treatment With Dr. Angela ThompsonNovember 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...2023-11-0130 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)97. What’s New With NASH?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 educ...2023-10-1850 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)96. Barb Dehn on Menopause and Sexual HealthJoin 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...2023-10-0434 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)95. How to Master Lifelong Learning Through AcademiaToday’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 Tra...2023-09-2030 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)94. NP Compensation Insights From AANPMore 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 p...2023-09-0633 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)93. JAANP Editor-in-Chief Elayne DeSimoneJoining 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...2023-08-2332 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)92. Queer Sexual Health and the NP RoleOn 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 m...2023-08-1039 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)91: Sophia Thomas Rejoins NP Pulse!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-dema...2023-07-2624 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)90.Type 2 Diabetes: Case Studies in Individualized CareDiabetes 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 In...2023-07-191h 12NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)89. What’s Up With Resistant Hypertension?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.
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Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club91: 2023 AANP National Conference HighlightsAnna and I have just returned from this year's AANP National Conference in New Orleans, and we can't wait to share our thoughts on it. Whether you work remotely or in a clinic setting, being able to network is an opportunity you never want to miss, and this conference provided a great avenue to connect with genuine NPs, students, and faculty. We're sharing the key takeaways from our time there, what we would do differently next year, and our top tips. We hope to see you in Nashville for next year's conference! G...2023-07-0520 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)88. NP Student ResourcesListen 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 bene...2023-06-2829 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)87. Meet Your New President: Stephen FerraraOn 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 AA...2023-06-1535 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)86. Ankylosing Spondylitis: Early Recognition and Diagnosis in Primary CareIn 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
2023-05-311h 07NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)85. Health Equity for Palliative Care Patients With William RosaNurse 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...2023-05-1736 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)84. What the Guidelines Tell Us About IBS ManagementIrritable 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, whe...2023-05-0357 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)83. Increasing Health Equity Among LGBTQI+ Patients With Charles BuscemiHear 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 we...2023-04-1933 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)82. Identifying and Managing Alcohol Use DisorderMore 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 Managin...2023-04-0549 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)81. Strategies for Improving Minority Health With Dr. Dwayne AlleyneKicking 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 joini...2023-03-2937 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)80. Heather O’Dell on Liver Disease and Organ FailureIn 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...2023-03-1536 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)79. Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Patient OutcomesIn 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-c902b056d7...2023-03-0143 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)78. Staying Open: Be a Voice for Patients in Your Community and GloballyBe 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 p...2023-02-1544 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)77. The Heart Truth® and American Heart MonthHear 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 resou...2023-02-0119 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)74. Migraine and Chronic Headache TreatmentHear from Dr. Laurel Short, an expert in the field of migraine treatment and member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), as she discusses the symptoms, diagnostic criteria and treatment of this debilitating condition. Short also provides a variety of resources to support nurse practitioners and their patients with migraine. To learn more about migraine treatment, AANP members can access free clinical practice briefs at https://aanp.org/poc and may consider joining one or more AANP Communities for just $20 each, including the Neurology or Pain Management Specialty Practice Groups at https://aanp.org/communities.
Additional Resources
American Heada...2022-12-2138 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)73. Multiple New Benefits Increase the Value of AANP MembershipIn this episode, you'll learn how you can access several innovative new benefits recently launched by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP). Hear from Vice President (VP) of Accreditation, Conferences and Education Theresa M Campo DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN; VP of Practice and Professional Partnerships Diane L. Padden, PhD, CRNP, FAANP; and VP of Membership Liz Messner, CAE, IOM, as they share their appreciation for AANP members and provide insights about valuable new members-only tools and resources like the free Course of the Month program, timely Clinical Practice Briefs and Point of Care Tools, the Collaborative Learning Network a...2022-12-0829 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)72. Kristin Arden Discusses Innovations in the Treatment of Anxiety and DepressionMore than half of all adults in the U.S. experience anxiety and depression. In this podcast episode, Dr. Kristin Arden discusses the innovative treatment programs and technological advances that help increase access to high-quality health care for these patients.
Additional Resources:
AANP CE Center — View current continuing education (CE) activities on mental health. AANP members get more, including free or significantly reduced rates on CE activities: bit.ly/3Ot5hhv.
Course of the Month — A new member benefit was launched on Nov. 1, giving members free 30-day access to a new Course of the Month CE activ...2022-11-2344 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)71. The Importance of NP AdvocacyThe nurse practitioner (NP) role has a rich history, beginning with its co-creation by Drs. Loretta Ford and Henry Silver in 1965 — and there are now more than 355,000 NPs licensed to practice in the U.S.!
Hear from American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) Region 1 Director Dr. Valerie Fuller, Vermont State Liaison Michelle Wade, AANP Fellow Dr. Christina Calamaro and AANP members Dr. Joy Deupree and Eliana Marcus Aaron as they share why they chose to become an NP, provide examples of NP innovation and advocacy in action, highlight the value of networking and discuss the continued importance of...2022-11-0952 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)70. Influenza PreventionIn this episode, AANP members Drs. Ruth Carrico and Audrey Stevenson examine real-world influenza vaccination safety and efficacy evidence. They also discuss how nurse practitioners (NPs) can integrate evidence-based strategies to promote influenza vaccination and reduce disparities in vaccination rates.
Download a related resource tool for NPs.
This podcast was made possible by an independent educational grant from Seqirus.
2022-10-2641 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)69. The Dean’s Series: Pamela Jeffries, Vanderbilt UniversityHear from AANP member Dr. Pamela Jeffries, author of The NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory, as she discusses why she chose to become a nurse, her career trajectory, current role, NP education, simulation and more. Jeffries is renowned for her leadership and research in both nursing and health care education. An innovator in teaching strategies, experiential learning, new pedagogies and the use of technology, Jeffries is currently the dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing.
Attend the 2023 AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-31 to earn up to 15 CH of CE credit and gain in...2022-10-1931 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)68. The Impact of Racial and Ethnic Disparities: Menopausal Women and the Role of the NPIn this episode, AANP Fellows Nancy Berman and Dr. Kahlil Demonbreun discuss ways to initiate effective and respectful conversations with women of different ethnic, cultural and racial backgrounds who may experience symptoms of menopause and perimenopause differently. They review current guidelines and address common misconceptions regarding the treatment of systemic and genitourinary symptoms.
To earn 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit (0.33 of which may be applied to pharmacology), 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...2022-10-061h 09NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)67. Your Guide to Opioid Use Disorder — Part 2, Featuring Dr. Laura Leahy and Colleen BarryAdding to the information on opioid use disorder (OUD) provided during Episode 65 of the NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® podcast, AANP Fellow Dr. Laura Leahy and AANP member Colleen Barry return to share their expertise and knowledge on various aspects of OUD management and patient education.
Resources from this episode:
OUD Point of Care Tool
This activity is supported by educational funding provided by Indivior, Inc.
Learn more about AANP at aanp.org and explore dozens of continuing education activities for NPs in the AANP CE Center.
2022-09-2132 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)66. Mentoring and the Growth of Advanced Practice Nursing GloballyListen to this episode to learn more about the importance of mentoring and the global growth of advanced practice nursing. Featuring interviews from the 2022 AANP National Conference, you will hear from AANP International APN Ambassadors Joseph Kilsara and Patricija Lunežnik, AANP New York South State Representative Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco, AANP Fellows Dr. Alison Mitchell and Michelle Knowles and AANP member Dr. Nycole Oliver.
AANP wants to hear from you, also! Be sure to complete the important National NP Workforce Survey emailed to NPs, share your NP story in preparation for NP Week Nov. 13-19 and hone your ad...2022-09-0746 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)65. Your Guide to Opioid Use Disorder — Part 1, Featuring Dr. Laura Leahy and Colleen BarryNurse practitioners (NPs) Dr. Laura Leahy, an AANP Fellow, and Colleen Barry, an AANP member, join the NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® podcast to share their expertise on opioid use disorder (OUD). In this episode, they discuss their experience and offer insights on various aspects of OUD, inspiring NPs to consider the importance of using non-stigmatizing words to create a safe place for patients to be open with their health care professionals.
Resources from this episode:
Opioid Use Disorder Point of Care Tool
This activity is supported by educational funding provided b...2022-08-3128 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)64. Nurse Practitioners Positively Impact Social Determinants of Health, Featuring Dr. Sarah SzantonFor the third installment of the dean’s series, NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® features a conversation with Dr. Sarah Szanton, dean of the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and director of its Center on Innovative Care in Aging. Dean Szanton discusses her early career as a health care advocate in Washington, D.C., the observations and experiences that prompted her to enter the nursing profession and the important role nurse practitioners (NPs) and other nurses have in addressing social determinants of health.
If you are interested in earning an educational leadership certificate or ear...2022-08-1732 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)63. How the APRN Consensus Model Guides NP Practice and Role DevelopmentThe APRN Consensus Model was created in 2008 to align the interrelationships between four key components of advanced practice nursing: licensure, accreditation, certification and education — also known as LACE. Hear AANP members Drs. Benjamin Smallheer and Carolina "Callie" Tennyson of Duke University School of Nursing elaborate on these issues and describe an innovative program they've helped develop to support NPs seeking to expand into additional areas of clinical care. Read a Feb. 2022 The Journal for Nurse Practitioners (JNP) article by Tennyson and Smallheer on Competency-Based Education for Nurse Practitioner Certification Alignment to learn more about this important topic. As a re...2022-08-0340 min
Real World NPAANP President InterviewWhether you are a brand-new NP or you have been practicing for a while, the AANP has likely done something that has made your job easier. But what does the AANP actually do and how does it work?In this special one-on-one interview with Stephen Ferrara, President-elect of the AANP, we got the opportunity to ask him questions from the Real World NP community.We talked about:✅ What AANP is (and what it isn’t)✅ How the NP educational system works✅ Key differences between medical a...2022-07-2635 minNP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)62. Updated Guidelines for Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 4% of the U.S. population and impacts patients across the various quality of life domains. In this episode of the NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® podcast, nurse practitioners Kimberly Kearns and Nastassja Williams discuss the diagnosis and management of IBS as well as the impact IBS has on patients. This podcast is supported by an independent grant from Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Allergan, an AbbVie company. Supplements to this episode include a resource tool for NPs, Navigating IBS Diagnosis and Treatment, and a patient handout, Improving Quality of Life With I...2022-07-201h 04NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)61. NPs Share Their Perspectives on Leadership, Mentoring and Relationship Building During #AANP22Hear from five nurse practitioners (NPs) as they discuss their roles and the importance of making professional connections, engaging with other NPs, developing leadership skills, mentoring colleagues and building an inclusive and welcoming community for all NPs and NP students during the 2022 AANP National Conference. Thank you to AANP Michigan State Liaison Dr. Ericka Brunson-Gillespie, AANP Fellow Dr. Joshua Hamilton and AANP members Elyssa Noce, Melissa Nunn and Dr. James Sims for contributing to this important conversation. AANP is grateful to all who participated in video interviews at the 2022 AANP National Conference. Additional insights from those interviews will be...2022-07-1432 min
The Success NP: Clinical Pearls for Nurse PractitionersDNP Ep. 41: The Journey of the AANP President ElectDr. Stephen Ferrara, DNP, FNP, FAANP, FAAN is an actively practicing Family Nurse Practitioner, executive, and faculty member. He combines years of clinical experience along with health policy development to increase access to nurse practitioner-partnered care in New York State by serving as executive director of the Nurse Practitioner Association New York State. He is Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor at Columbia University's School of Nursing where he leads the nurse practitioner primary care faculty practice and clinical simulation. He also serves as the executive director of Jonas Nursing and Veterans Healthcare. Dr. Ferrara has received...2022-04-2540 min
NPs Injecting The Tea 🍵Ep #7 AANP & ANCC...Lets talk about Anxiety!! You wont want to miss this episode!!In this episode we talk about how anxiety can have an effect on you during test day
We talk about Natalie's experience with AANP vs my experience with ANCC
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Patients at RiskExposing mistruths in the AANP's rebuttal to PPP - Part 2In part 2 of our discussion, Dr. Alyson Maloy and Dr. Phil Shaffer break down the mistruths in AANP president April Kapu's article, 'Full practice authority for nurse practitioners needed to address physician shortage.' Get the book, now available on Audible! https://www.amazon.com/Patients-Risk-Practitioner-Physician-Healthcare/dp/1627343164/Watch the video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/EDXn7RAomTMArticle links:Original article - https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/covid-exacerbates-physician-shortageAANP rebuttal - https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/response-full-practice-authority-for-nurse-practitioners-needed-to-address-shortagePPP response - https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/rebuttal-congress-not-the-aanp-can-resolve-the-physician-shortage Phys...2022-01-0332 minPatients at RiskIs PPP a 'fringe' group? Responding to the AANP's accusations in Medical EconomicsOn September 29, 2021, the journal Medical Economics published an interview with Dr. Alyson Maloy entitled “Covid exacerbates physician shortage.” In the article, Dr. Maloy discussed the effects of covid19 including a push to increase practice authority for nurse practitioners. A week later, Medical Economics posted a rebuttal written by April Kapu, the president of the AANP, called “Full practice authority for nurse practitioners needed to address physician shortage,” arguing that NPs were ready and willing to fill the physician gap. Because the article included many mistruths, Dr Maloy and her colleague Dr Phil Shaffer, board members of Physicians for Patient Protectio...2021-12-2023 min
That's Healthful23. Dr. April Kapu President, AANP - National Nurse Practitioner WeekDuring National Nurse Practitioner Week, Dr. April Kapu, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners discusses the role of the APRN as provider, the role of the AANP in support of the APRN, and how nurses and APRNs have stepped up during the pandemic to selflessly care for patients. Dr. Kapu also discusses self-care and taking the time to “fill your tank” and “find your joy”. Nurses often put their own care “on the backburner” (Dr. Kapu). Knowing your “why” for being a nurse and bringing your best self to patients starts with self-care. “We have to center ourselves o...2021-11-0536 min
Politics & Life Sciences (PLS) with Dean L. Fanelli, Ph.D.AANP President Sophia ThomasAANP President Sophia Thomas. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the largest professional organization representing nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties, with 290,000+ NPs nationwide delivering care in more than 1 billion patient visits every year.2021-05-1419 min
May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 59: How to Study for the AANP/ANCC Board ExamToday's show is a much anticipated episode discussing my study plan and strategies used to pass the nurse practitioner board exam. In this episode I will be giving a day by day and week by week breakdown of how I managed to study for the AANP board exam in 8 weeks while using the Family Nurse Practitioner Certification Intensive Review book (better known as the "Leik Manual") and other resources. Follow along on this in depth episode as I give my suggestions on when to sign up for the exam, how much time to spend studying, how to most effectively...2021-03-011h 12May's Anatomy with May (Yazdi) ChewningEpisode 52: ANCC versus AANP Nurse Practitioner Exams: Part IWelcome to 2021 with May's Anatomy! I am so happy to have you all here with me in the second year of the podcast! We have come so far over the last year and I cannot wait to see what is in store for this show over the next year! In today's episode I start to discuss the difference between the ANCC and AANP exams for nurse practitioners. You'll learn about the exam formats, number of questions and hours allotted, the letters you will receive behind your name and so much more. My hope is that this episode will help...2021-01-0448 min
The Changed Podcast with Aden NepomBest selling author, motivational speaker and AANP President, Dr. Rick BrinkmanIn this episode, AANP President, best-selling author, and motivational speaker, Dr. Rick Brinkman shares his journey from New York to Oregon and how it is he came to be on the path he is on.My conversation with Dr. Rick BrinkmanIf you look back to the pivotal moments in your life, how were your decisions guided? Did you rely on careful data analysis picking apart the pros and cons of each choice diligently? Did you allow someone else to chart your course for you, letting them choose rather than being the master of your...2020-07-1043 min
The Public Affairs PodcastEp. 13 - AANP & Ali SiddiqSophia Thomas is president of AANP and spearheading the effort to collect COVID stories from the front lines. During Nurses Week these providers are also addressing underlying issues like social determinants and systemic budget shortfalls in a post-COVID world.
Stand-up comedian, public speaker, and writer, Ali Siddiq, joins the Public Affairs Podcast to lighten the mood. He gives his take on how the virus affects everyday life, Trump's handling of it, and The COVID Comedy Club on Instagram.2020-05-2741 min
WholisticMatters Podcast SeriesEvidence Based Approaches to Enhance Naturopathic Care: Live at AANP 2019 | Episode 94Ryan Bradley, ND, MPH, is the Director of Research, National University of Natural Medicine. He joined us for this episode of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series, recorded live at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 2019 annual conference and exhibition. Dr. Bradley discusses clinical research in naturopathic medicine, evidence-based recommendations in preventative medicine, and its importance for people with diabetes and/or cardiovascular risk factors.2019-12-1614 min
WholisticMatters Podcast SeriesSupporting the Training of the Next Generation of Naturopathic Physicians: Live at AANP 2019 | Episode 92This episode of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series was recorded live at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 2019 annual conference and exhibition. Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO, discussed his path to the naturopathic profession. Traub is in practice at the Lokahi Health Center Inc. in Hawaii and a site director for the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM). Dr. Traub discusses Hawaii’s reasons for being the healthiest state, including genetics, lifestyle, and eating habits, as well as the correlation of an active lifestyle and its positive effect on mood. To the next generation of naturopathic practitioners, Dr. Tr...2019-12-0213 min
WholisticMatters Podcast SeriesHow to Start a Detox Program with Patients: Live at AANP 2019 | Episode 90Carrie Jones, ND, is naturopathic physician specializing in functional medicine, women’s health, and hormones. In this episode of the WholisticMatters Podcast Series recorded live at the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) 2019 annual conference and exhibition, Dr. Jones discusses hormonal imbalances and the health effects that occur as a result. Specifically, Dr. Jones describes the importance of detoxification to address hormonal imbalances.2019-11-1823 min