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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) brings you discussions around the most important topics and issues related to nurse practitioner (NP) practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Tune in each month for stories and in-depth conversations with NPs and health care leaders who you can’t hear anywhere else.
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![120. Ticked Off: Myths, Truths and Realities of Tick- Borne Disease](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/1080x1080_NP_Pulse_Social_Ticked_Off_9wr44j_300x300.jpg)
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3 days ago
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.
![119. Your Reno Highlight: Lifesaving Training For All NPs](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/1080x180_NP_Pulse_Social_Fall_Conference_bsnz8n_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
119. Your Reno Highlight: Lifesaving Training For All NPs
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 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.
![118. Hepatitis A&B Prevention by Vaccines: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Care](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/1080x1080_NP_Pulse_Social_HEP_AB_4y7iw7_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
118. Hepatitis A&B Prevention by Vaccines: Strategies for Overcoming Barriers to Care
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
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.
![117. Meningococcal Vaccine: Prevention of Meningococcal Disease in Adolescents and Young Adults](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/1080x1080_NP_Pulse_Social_MenB_m8m64y_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
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.
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.
![116. AANP Goes Worldwide: Talking International Memberships](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/1080x180_NP_Pulse_International_Membership_xgnnqu_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
116. AANP Goes Worldwide: Talking International Memberships
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Earlier 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.
![115. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Testing and Treatment Updates for NPs (CE)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/SOCIAL_WOMENSHEALTH_P02_SQUARE_8tzb7x_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
115. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Testing and Treatment Updates for NPs (CE)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
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, overactive bladder and abnormal uterine bleeding (including anemia).
Today’s podcast is intended as a broad overview of the most recent changes.
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.
![114. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Screening Recommendation Updates for NPs (CE)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/SOCIAL_WOMENSHEALTH_P01_SQUARE_xkbc7z_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
114. Prioritizing Women’s Health: Screening Recommendation Updates for NPs (CE)
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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 intended as a broad overview of the most recent changes.
To earn 1.25 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.
![113. Plan Ahead for Hypoglycemia](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/SOCIAL_HYPOGLYCEMIA_SQUARE_9wmyy5_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 08, 2024
113. Plan Ahead for Hypoglycemia
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
![112. Ovarian Cancer: What Not To Miss And How To Identify Those At High Risk (CE)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/SOCIAL_OVARIAN_CANCER_SQUARE_fg8uj3_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
112. Ovarian Cancer: What Not To Miss And How To Identify Those At High Risk (CE)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
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.
![111. A Rumble in the Tummy: Identifying Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9433166/SOCIAL_RUMBLE_IN_THE_TUMMY_SQUARE_zzz72q_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
111. A Rumble in the Tummy: Identifying Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
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.