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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.
Episodes
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Christy Blanco, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP, shares insights regarding the use of bioidentical hormones to support women's health on today's episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®. Look for continuing education sessions taught by Blanco in the AANP CE Center and during the 2022 AANP National Conference. To access all the benefits of AANP membership, join today.
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
The next installment in the series featuring deans of nursing schools from across the country presents Christine Kennedy of Rush University. Let’s celebrate the leaders who are responsible for making NP education happen!
Resources from this episode:
- 2022 AANP National Conference: aanp.org/national22
- Access AANP Continuing Education: aanp.org/ce
- More about Dean Kennedy: rush.edu
Join AANP Today: join.aanp.org
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Over 14 million people in the US have osteoporosis, and each year, there will be 2 million fractures due to the disease. Osteoporosis is a silent, yet preventable disease, and NPs are uniquely positioned to change this trajectory.
Resources from this episode:
- Osteoporosis Continuing Education: aanp.org/ce
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
To close out this year’s National Minority Health Month, NP Pulse is joined by mentor, nurse motivator, expert critical care nurse practitioner and AANP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee member Dr. Danielle McCamey.
Resources from this episode:
- Martin Luther King III at National Conference: aanp.org/national22
- AANP DEI Community: aanp.org/communities
- Meet the AANP DEI Committee: aanp.org/DEI
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
The CDC reported an 850% increase in Hepatitis A virus infections from 2014-2018. Nurse practitioners Dr. Audrey Stevenson and Dr. Amanda Chaney join NP Pulse to discuss the importance and means of prevention.
Resources from this episode:
- Hepatitis A patient handout: aanp.org/hepa
- Order printed hepatitis A patient handout pads: aanp.org/handouts
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
CPT James Dickens shares his experiences as an NP in a leadership role tackling public health emergencies in the U.S. and abroad — including being the officer in charge of the Commissioned Corps Ebola Response Team in West Africa.
Resources from this episode:
- AANP Professional Development Opportunities: aanp.org/IMPACT
- Leadership Continuing Education (CE): aanp.org/leadership
- 2022 AANP National Conference: aanp.org/national22
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Two members of the AANP History Committee, Kim Curry and Ric Ricciardi, join NP Pulse to talk about the rich history of the NP, the importance of preserving it for future generations and two new AANP-funded grant opportunities!
Resources from this episode:
- History Grant Opportunities: aanp.org/history-grants
- AANP’s History Initiatives: aanp.org/history
- History Podcast Episodes: Listen to episodes 4-7 of NP Pulse for conversations with NP pioneers like Jan Towers and Loretta Ford.
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Colon cancer is the third most commonly occurring cancer and is treatable in about 90% of people with early detection. March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so today we’re illuminating the NP’s role in helping to make this disease history.
Resources from this episode:
- Colorectal Cancer Sessions at AANP 2022 National Conference: aanp.org/national22 and search “colorectal”
- AANP Gastroenterology Community: aanp.org/communities
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines: uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner LeTizia Baxter Smith joins NP Pulse to offer her expertise on the topic of burnout — providing steps that institutions can take to mitigate its negative effects on health care workers.
Resources from this episode:
- AANP NP Wellness Resources: aanp.org/NPwellness
- NP Wellness Sessions at 2022 AANP National Conference: aanp.org/national22
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Today we are joined by two past presidents of AANP and the current Chair of the AANP Nominations Council to discuss how you can help shape the future of your association. Voting is open now through March 31, 2022.
Resources from this episode:
- AANP Members - Vote Now: aanp.org/vote
- Meet the Candidates: aanp.org/candidates
- Learn More About AANP Elections: aanp.org/elections
Join AANP Today: aanp.org/membership