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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
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
88. NP Student Resources
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Listen 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 benefit from the informative , which contains a wealth of information on everything from interviewing to reimbursement.
AANP membership is for all NPs and NP students! Join today and gain access to all the benefits of membership, including valuable discounts on conference registration, 12 free continuing education activities annually with the Course of the Month program and free access for AANP NP Student Members to AANP SET.
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
87. Meet Your New President: Stephen Ferrara
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
On 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 AANP elected leaders, including Ferrara, will be recognized.
Now is the time for NPs to get involved! Join or renew your membership in AANP today. Members get more, including free continuing education (CE) activities with the Course of the Month, complimentary access to peer-reviewed articles and a quick and easy way to transfer your CE credit for certification or recertification — at no additional cost to you! Members enjoy significant savings off conference registration, including the 2023 AANP National Conference — On-Demand June 28-Aug. 3 and the 2023 AANP Fall Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 7-10, where you can earn an AANP Introductory Certificate in Leadership or select sessions from five exciting topical areas.
Wednesday May 31, 2023
86. Ankylosing Spondylitis: Early Recognition and Diagnosis in Primary Care
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
In 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
This podcast was made possible by an independent medical education grant from Novartis.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
85. Health Equity for Palliative Care Patients With William Rosa
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Nurse 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 you’d like to learn more about pain management, palliative care and advocacy, register to attend the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25. This event offers the perfect opportunity to build your NP network while exchanging ideas and knowledge with others — plus, you’ll gain access to more than 80 on-demand sessions June 28-Aug. 3. Don’t miss a keynote by former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, who will inspire you to break through barriers and take your practice to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!
Additional resources are available at aanp.org, including patient education tools, and continuing education activities that will support your practice. Visit the AANP News Feed frequently for the latest NP news and articles.
Wednesday May 03, 2023
84. What the Guidelines Tell Us About IBS Management
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Irritable 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, where you can join our experts and others in conversations on various topics.
• AANP Gastroenterology Specialty Practice Group at https://www.aanp.org/membership/aanp-communities.
This podcast was made possible by an educational grant from AbbVie.
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
83. Increasing Health Equity Among LGBTQI+ Patients With Charles Buscemi
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Hear 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 website and continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center can help you more effectively address social determinants of health and improve health equity in your community.
Be sure to register today for the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25, which offers the perfect opportunity to diversify your NP network while exchanging ideas and knowledge with others. Don’t miss the keynote by former NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham, who will inspire attendees to break through barriers and take their practices to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
82. Identifying and Managing Alcohol Use Disorder
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
More 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 Managing Alcohol Use Disorder in Primary Care."
This activity is supported by educational funding provided by Alkermes.
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
81. Strategies for Improving Minority Health With Dr. Dwayne Alleyne
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Kicking 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 joining the AANP Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Community.
AANP also offers a variety of resources, including articles on the AANP News Feed and continuing education activities in the AANP CE Center, which can help you more effectively address social determinants of health and improve health equity in your community.
Be sure to register today for the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25, where former NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham will inspire attendees to break through barriers and take their practices to new heights. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
80. Heather O’Dell on Liver Disease and Organ Failure
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
In 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, liver disease.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) offers tools and resources for NPs of all specialties, including those in primary care and those who specialize in caring for patients with liver disease. Access free patient education tools on diseases that affect the liver, visit the AANP CE Center to access quality continuing education activities and consider attending sessions at the 2023 AANP National Conference in New Orleans on June 20-25. Members get more, including a savings of at least $200 off nonmember registration rates for the in-person conference!
Additional Resources:
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
79. Major Depressive Disorder: Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Patient Outcomes
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
In 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-c902b056d7b9?ref=featured
Major Depressive Disorder Patient Education Tool https://storage.aanp.org/www/documents/practice/therapeutic-areas/Major-Depressive-Disorder-Tool.pdf
Supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.