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 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 CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and

1. Enter the participation code that was provided
2. Complete the post-test
3. Complete the activity evaluation
   This 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)

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 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

130. Resting in the Uncomfortable

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 “rest in the uncomfortable,” and how they’ve learned to best support their patients in emotional times.

129. Domestic Violence Awareness for NPs

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. Today’s 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. 

128. 2024 AANP Practice and Compensation Reports

On 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.

127. Medicare Part D: Big Changes Coming in 2025

As 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.

126. Unlocking Hypertension Control: The Role of Renal Denervation (CE)

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 today’s 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 NP’s 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

1. Enter the participation code that was provided
2. Complete the post-test
3. Complete 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

125. Neurodivergence: An Autistic NP's Lived Experience

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 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.

124. COPD: Mining New Guidelines for Clinical Gold (CE)

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

1. Enter the participation code that was provided
2. Complete the post-test
3. Complete 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.

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 and improve the lives of those affected. Additionally, a Tardive Dyskinesia Point-of-Care tool will be available on AANP’s Tools and Resources page.

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

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