This podcast is made possible by Corcept Therapeutics.

Objectives:

• Identify at least one way stigma related to substance use disorder can manifest in clinical relationships.

• Explain how everyday clinical interactions can influence recovery for people with substance use disorder.

• Describe two practical strategies clinicians can use to reduce shame and support autonomy in brief or high-pressure encounters.

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 [link to activity in CE Center]. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.

2. Complete the posttest.

3. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

0.83 of CE will be available through March 31, 2027

Funder statement: This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesics REMS Program Companies (RPC).

Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: 

• Review the pathophysiology and subsequent patient journey associated with IgE-mediated food allergies.   

• Evaluate the trial data and practice-changing potential of monoclonal antibodies in a new era of food allergy management.   

• Develop evidence-driven care plans focused on mitigating patient and caregiver burden, and safely and effectively reducing IgE-mediated reactions in patients with food allergies.   

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 and follow these steps: 

1. Register for this activity. 

2. Click on the "Next Steps" button. 

3. Enter the participation code that was provided. 

4. Complete the activity evaluation. 

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion. 

1.25 CE will be available through March 31, 2027. 

Listeners are encouraged to explore the accompanying food allergy point-of-care tool to support clinical decision-making. 

 The Hidden Burden: Understanding Food Allergies and Their Impact

This podcast is supported by an education grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. 

Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to:

• Define under-resourced communities and collaborative care.
• Compare using a coalition approach to a traditional technical assistance program for serving adults with depression.
• Discuss how to engage patients as partners in research.

This episode was developed as part of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’® (AANP) Clinical Effectiveness Research Initiative, which is funded by a Eugene Washington Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Engagement Award (EADI #35224). 

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 and follow these steps:

1. Register for this activity.
2. Click on the "Next Steps" button.
3. Enter the participation code that was provided.
4. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion. 0.75 CE will be available through Feb. 29, 2028. 

Please see below for links to resources that the speakers mentioned in the episode.

• Community Partners in Care (CPIC): Learn more about this collaborative research project of community and academic partners working together to provide depression-related services to under-resourced communities.
• Depression Toolkit Resources: This toolkit contains a screening instrument, care management forms, cognitive behavioral therapy resources and educational videos.
• Together for Wellness: A collection of mental health and wellness resources for youth and their parents and caregivers that is available in English and Spanish.

Learning Objectives

1. Define and differentiate ANOCA/INOCA from obstructive coronary artery disease, including identifying at least two underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms (e.g., microvascular dysfunction and coronary artery spasm).
2. Recognize clinical red flags by identifying at least three patient presentation features that should prompt consideration of ANOCA/INOCA despite a normal coronary angiogram.
3. Apply evidence-informed management principles by listing at least three diagnostic or treatment strategies (e.g., specialized invasive testing, tailored pharmacologic therapy, cardiac rehabilitation) appropriate for patients with suspected or confirmed ANOCA/INOCA.

Learners may claim 0.75 CE credit for this program through February 29, 2028.

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, register for this activity in the AANP CE Center and then visit your My CE Activities page. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.
2. Complete the overall program evaluation.

This activity is supported by AANP.

This podcast is made possible by Alexion.

Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to:

1. Define treatment-resistant depression in older adults.
2. Describe how to use medication augmentation/switching for treatment-resistant depression.
3. Explain one approach to deprescribing medications for older adults.

This episode was developed as part of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’® (AANP) Clinical Effectiveness Research Initiative, which is funded by a Eugene Washington Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Engagement Award (EADI #35224). 

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 and follow these steps:

1. Register for this activity.
2. Click on the "Next Steps" button.
3. Enter the participation code that was provided.
4. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

0.75 CE, 0.1 RX, will be available through Dec. 31, 2027.

Please see below for links to resources that the speakers mentioned in the episode.

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Treatment Services Locator for finding local mental health providers and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with 24/7 support.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Education material on depression and treatment as well as local and virtual support groups for patients and families.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): In-person and virtual peer-led support groups fostering connection and encouragement. DBSA also has information on wellness tools and community resources.
• National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA): Provide access to depression screening tools and caregiver guides.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): Offers senior-friendly mental health education and coping strategies.

This podcast is made possible by Amazon.

Social media plays a powerful role in shaping adolescent risk-taking, especially as teen brains are still developing and highly sensitive to reward and peer validation. In this final episode of AANP’s adolescent health series, nurse practitioner (NP) experts Peck and Hodges explore how digital environments influence mental, physical and sexual health — and how clinicians and parents can respond.

By normalizing developmentally appropriate risk, avoiding fear-based approaches and using strengths-based, motivational interviewing strategies, NPs can help teens navigate social media safely and support healthier decision-making in today’s high-stakes digital world.

1.0 CE

Learning Objective

1. Describe the relationship between adolescent neurodevelopment and risk-taking behaviors, including how social media platforms amplify reward sensitivity, peer influence, and impulsive decision-making.
2. Recognize the mental, physical, and sexual health impacts of social media use in adolescents and incorporate routine screening for digital behaviors using evidence-informed frameworks such as HEADSS/SHADES.
3. Implement trauma-informed, strengths-based, and motivational interviewing strategies to engage adolescents and caregivers in developmentally appropriate, nonjudgmental conversations that support healthy social media use and overall adolescent well-being.

Learners may claim CE credit for this program through February 28, 2028.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.
2. Complete the posttest.
3. Complete the overall program evaluation.

This activity is supported by AANP.

Objectives

1. Evaluate clinical trial data providing evidence for the current obesity treatment landscape.

2. Examine the pharmacotherapies for treatment of obesity.

3. Summarize lifestyle factors and behavior change options available for people living with obesity, addressing stigma and bias.

4. Develop a treatment plan for patients living with obesity that addresses their individual comorbidities, clinical risks and personal goals.

Learners may claim CE credit for this program through Dec. 31, 2026, by participating in the full multi-module Clinical Advantage: Endocrinology Certificate for Advanced Practice Providers program available here.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.

2. Complete the posttest.

3. Complete the other modules of the Clinical Advantage: Endocrinology Certificate for Advanced Practice Providers program.

4. Complete the overall program evaluation.

This activity is supported by independent educational grants from Ascendis Pharma Inc., Novo Nordisk Inc., and Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to:

1. Differentiate common presentations of vasculitis from more routine primary care conditions.

2. Apply evidence-based clinical reasoning to determine when suspected vasculitis requires referral to a specialist.

3. Develop an appropriate referral plan, including patient communication and necessary diagnostic workup prior to specialty evaluation.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.

2. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

.97 CE will be available through Dec. 31, 2027.

Podcast Resources: https://vasculitisfoundation.org/

This podcast is part of the Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 1 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners.

Visit the AANP CE Center to view the other modules.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.

2. Complete the posttest.

3. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion. 1.0 CE will be available through Nov. 30, 2027.

Tool link : Diabetes_Billing_and_Coding_Toolkit.pdf

This collaboration between AANP and Danatech, an Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) initiative, is made possible thanks to grants from Helmsley Charitable Trust, Abbott and Medtronic.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.
2. Complete the posttest.
3. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

CE will be available through Oct. 31, 2026.

Podcast Resource: ClinicalBrief_TacklingTherapeuticInertia.pdf

This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Abbott Diabetes.

This podcast is made possible by Eli Lilly & Co.

This podcast is made possible by Amgen.

Key Points:

• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals aged 10–24.
• Risk factors include previous suicide attempts, affective disorders (especially major depressive disorder), substance abuse, bullying, access to lethal means and social isolation.
• Girls attempt suicide more often, but boys typically use more lethal methods (such as firearms).
• Situational triggers, such as online sextortion or bullying, can prompt impulsive suicide attempts with little warning.
• Warning signs include changes in sleep, appetite, hygiene, mood, social withdrawal, giving away possessions and expressions of hopelessness.
• Non-suicidal self-injury (e.g., cutting, burning) is a strong predictor of future suicide attempts.
• Evidence-based screening tools include the ASQ (Ask Suicide-Screening Questions), PHQ-9A, Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Patient Safety Screener.
• Creating a safety plan and restricting access to lethal means (e.g., firearms, medications) is essential in prevention.
• Encouraging emotional literacy and normalizing mental health discussions with teens can foster resilience and trust.
• Connection, validation and early intervention save lives — NPs play a pivotal role in detection and support.
• Call to Action for providers and families:
• Don’t ignore warning signs.
• It’s okay to ask directly about suicide.
• Connection is a powerful protective factor.
• Invite listeners to share this episode and use their voice for suicide prevention.
• Encourage listeners to check out the episode notes for resources and links.

National Resources:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

Megan Meier Foundation: https://www.meganmeierfoundation.org/

To claim 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast. Learners may claim CE credit for this program through December 31, 2027

Since Jan. 1, 2021, nurse practitioners have been included as covered recipients. In this session, you’ll learn how the program works, explore key data insights and understand your role and responsibilities.

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. 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 will be available through Aug. 31, 2026.

[Disclaimer: This podcast includes discussions of sensitive topics, including child abuse.]

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.

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. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

1. Enter the participation code that was provided.
2. Complete the posttest.
3. Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

1.2 CE, 0.4 RX, will be available through June 30, 2026.

This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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 "Next Steps" button of the activity and:

• Enter the participation code that was provided.
• Complete the post test.
• Complete the activity evaluation.

This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion.

1.25 CE will be available through June 30, 2026.

This podcast was supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.

Download the clinical resource handout here: 101199-PCE-AANP-RSV-Vaccine-infographic

Five years after the term “coronavirus” became a part of every household’s vocabulary, the virus continues to evolve – and so does our understanding of how to treat and test for COVID-19. Returning to share her expertise on NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, infectious disease expert Dr. Ruth Carrico urges us to think about COVID-19 from both a personal and population vantagepoint – and shares her guidance about how to approach a likely surge in cases of the coronavirus this summer.

This podcast is made possible by Pfizer.

Tool link: MedMyths_3.pdf

This episode also emphasizes the importance of upstream prevention, holistic care, reducing stigma and integrating mental health support into primary care. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, Jessica and Ashley offer compassionate, expert insight on how to recognize and respond to adolescent mental health challenges, while highlighting resources, screenings and training opportunities for NPs committed to making a difference.

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 the spread of misinformation and provide practical solutions for mitigating misinformation in clinical settings.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding the Infodemic:

• Definition: An overload of health-related information — both accurate and inaccurate — spread rapidly via social media, news and professional circles.

• Impact of COVID-19: Misinformation amplified due to evolving scientific knowledge, political influences and social media algorithms.

• Role of Trust: Public mistrust in health care institutions and shifting guidelines fueled skepticism.

Misinformation Drivers and Consequences:

• Psychological Factors: Cognitive biases (confirmation bias, authority bias) make individuals more susceptible to misinformation.

• Technology and Social Media: Algorithm-driven content creates echo chambers where misinformation spreads unchecked.

• Public Health Outcomes: Misinformation leads to vaccine hesitancy, delayed treatments and preventable deaths.

How NPs Can Combat Misinformation:

1. 1. Active Listening: Understand patients' concerns before correcting misinformation.
2. 2. Effective Communication: Use simple, culturally relevant messaging tailored to health literacy levels.
3. 3. Building Resilience: Teach patients how to critically evaluate health information sources.
4. 4. Community Engagement: Collaborate with local leaders and organizations to promote credible information.

Evaluating Evidence-Based Information:

• Use the CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) to assess credibility.

• Trust peer-reviewed sources like CDC, WHO, FDA, Cochrane Reviews and PubMed.

• Be aware of misleading studies and cherry-picked data used to spread misinformation.

Trusted Resources for Patients and Providers:

• For Clinicians: UpToDate, DynaMed, BMJ Best Practice, Cochrane Reviews.

• For Patients: MedlinePlus, Mayo Clinic, CDC Vaccine Fact Sheets, American Heart Association.

To claim 1.1 contact hours (CH) of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, “Navigating the Infodemic: A Call for Critical Thinking to Optimize Patient Care,” search for this program by the title and complete the posttest and evaluation by entering the participation code provided after listening to the podcast. “This activity is sponsored by an independent medical education grant from Kenvue.”

Tool: https://www.aanp.org/practice/clinical-resources-for-nps/clinical-resources-by-therapeutic-area/primary-care

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In the final episode of this series, Drs. Carrico and Tucker will dive into practical strategies for debunking medical myths, patient-centered communication techniques and choosing the right battles when addressing misinformation.

📢 Stay connected! Subscribe to NP Pulse and follow AANP for more insights on evidence-based practice and professional development.

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 beginning June 27.

• Provider's Pathway Detailed Outreach Flyer
• Provider's Pathway General Outreach Flyer
• Addiction Language Guide

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least one piece of medical information you have accepted without credible evidence of validity.
2. Apply critical thinking to determine the validity of commonly accepted medical information.

To claim 1.0 contact hours (CH) of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, "Wash Your Hands! Discerning Facts from the Preposterous vs. Plausible," click here to go to the AANP CE Center and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code provided after listening to the podcast.

Download the clinical resource here.

This podcast and resource tool were supported by an independent medical education grant from Kenvue. 

On today’s episode, nurse practitioners (NPs) Drs. Laurie Connors and Paula Tucker discuss the clinical presentation and symptoms that are associated with AHP as well as management, attack prevention and treatment strategies. NPs are important members of the collaborative care team for people living with this condition and their families.

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, 0.25 RX, will be available through Feb. 28 , 2026.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Alnylam.

To claim 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, (Early Detection Saves Lives: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening), search for this program by the title and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code given after listening to the podcast.

This podcast was supported by an independent medical education grant from Exact Sciences.

Download the patient handout here

If you’re interested in endocrinology, the AANP Endocrine Community offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical expertise in diabetes care. As an AANP Community member, you’ll have access to a cutting-edge, online forum where you can engage in discussions, document sharing and knowledge exchange with your fellow NPs.

To claim 1.0 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast.

Download the Happiness for the HEALTH of it! references here

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. 

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. CE credit is offered until February 2025.

Please also 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. 

• Describe the epidemiologic patterns, pathophysiologic principles and robust patient burden of SCD.
• Examine current best practices for SCD diagnosis, highlighting the fundamental importance of early disease detection, characterization and linkage to treatment.
• Evaluate the established and evolving therapeutic landscape for SCD, with a focus on recent regulatory approvals and emerging trial data for novel agents.
• Design individualized, evidence-driven treatment plans for patients with SCD that mitigate disease complications and improve quality of life.
• Identify residual unmet needs in the SCD treatment paradigm and discuss the role of ongoing research and comprehensive, multidisciplinary care strategies in closing these gaps.

This program and the accompanying clinical resource tool were made possible by a medical education grant from Vertex. 

Continuing education (CE) credit for this program may be claimed through Dec. 31, 2025. To claim credit for this program, log in to the CE Center, search for this program by name and complete the post-test and evaluation by entering the participation code that is given after listening to the podcast.

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)

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.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed

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

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. 

Download the 2024 AANP Practice and Compensation Reports here.

This podcast is made possible by PhRMA.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed

This activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from Medtronic

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.

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.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed.

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

*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.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed.

This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.

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.

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.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed

This podcast developed and funded by AANP.

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.

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 yo-yo trends like the “cabbage diet.” With her combination of expert analysis and trademark openness, Wijewardane guides us through the minefield of weight loss over-information into useful takeaways for both nurse practitioners and patients.

For more resources on treating obesity and talking with patients about weight loss, visit aanp.org to find newsfeed articles and CE courses related to the topic. 

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 Center, then enter the participation code and complete the post-test and evaluation. CE credit is available for this podcast through March 2026.

Resources

https://deprescribing.org/resources/

https://psnet.ahrq.gov/primer/deprescribing-patient-safety-strategy

To earn 0.9 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 February 2026.

Resources

NIH Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center

NORD Patient Assistance Programs

Rare Diseases at FDA

Clinical Trials Look-up

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 through February 2026.

Additional Downloadable Resources:

Heart_Failure_Provider_Resource.pdf (aanp.org)

Download this episode's transcript here.

And if you haven't watched already, click here to see Bern on PBS NewsHour on the topic of NP burnout.

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 feed to read about Dr. Loretta Ford being honored at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day, and visit AANP’s CE Center for activities related to veteran care.

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 leadership, the importance of NP advocacy, sexual health and so much more. In 2024, NP Pulse will continue to produce meaningful content that is important to you and your patients.

Attend the 2024 AANP Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28 - Jan. 30. Participants make congressional visits, learn from industry experts and earn approximately 16.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

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.

Thank you to every Nurse Practitioner listening. Health care and the communities that you serve all greatly benefit from your dedication and expertise and AANP is proud to support and celebrate you.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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 role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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 health care for patients everywhere.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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 share how you have provided access to care on social media and on the aanp.org/shareyourstory because these are the stories that can inspire change.

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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 social media who your mentors have been so we can all celebrate those that have been there to support NPs in their growth.  

Learn more about the NP role and the NP Week celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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 celebration at aanp.org/NPWeek.

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.

To learn more about emerging diabetes treatments, enroll in “Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 2 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners” in the AANP CE Center. This activity offers 8.5 contact hours of continuing education credit, 4.25 of which may be applied toward pharmacology.

As a reminder, the 2024 AANP Health Policy Conference is coming soon! Held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-30, this conference will feature sessions for first time attendees like "What You Need to Know About Capitol Hill," and general activities like regulatory updates, a conference keynote and congressional visits.

AANP members receive significant discounts on — or free access to — AANP CE activities! You also receive exclusive savings on conference registrations. To view the latest webinars, conferences, regional meetings and more, visit aanp.org/events.

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 educational grants from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals & Novo Nordisk Inc.

NPs interested in learning even more about menopause are invited to visit the AANP CE Center and complete “Exhausted at Menopause: Recognition and Treatment Options,” which is presented by Dehn. Another resource is AANP’s Women’s Health Community, where AANP members can join for $20 annually and exchange knowledge, engage in discussions and much more.

Are you interested in the intersection of health policy and health care delivery? Consider attending the 2024 Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28-30. Participants will make congressional visits, learn from industry experts and earn approximately 16.5 contact hours of continuing education credit.

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 Training (SET) library is free to AANP NP Student Members and features content related to clinical practice, professional development and much more. Faculty are encouraged to share this valuable member benefit with their NP students.

AANP members have free access to the 2022 AANP Nurse Practitioner Compensation Report through their AANP member account or through AANP.org. Nonmembers may purchase the report for $219. If you are not yet an AANP member, by joining AANP today, you can gain access to the report and save up to $164!

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, and you’ll hear about JAANP’s newest column, “From My Perspective.”

Members of AANP receive a free, online subscription to JAANP, along with access to the journal’s AANP-accredited continuing education. Learn more about AANP membership and its many benefits at aanp.org/membership. DeSimone welcomes questions from those interested in becoming an author or peer reviewer, and she may be reached at desimone@aanp.org.

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is proud to partner with the CDC to increase awareness of the “Let’s Stop HIV Together” campaign, HIV Nexus resources for clinicians and HIV prevention information. You can get more involved by attending informative sessions at AANP conferences,  joining one or more AANP Communities, reading articles on the AANP News Feed and completing sessions within the AANP CE Center.

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-demand packages and the opportunity to earn the AANP Introduction to Leadership Certificate— a prerequisite for the AANP Executive Leadership Program.

This AANP-accredited podcast, "Type 2 Diabetes: Case Studies in Individualized Care," is part of a six-part series in the “Clinical Advantage Bootcamp: Type 2 Diabetes Management Certificate for Nurse Practitioners,” which was funded by independent medical educational grants from Mylan Inc., a Viatris Company, and Novo Nordisk Inc.

To earn 1.25 contact hours of continuing education (CE) credit for this episode, 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 December 2024.

This activity has expired and CE credit can no longer be claimed.

This podcast was made possible by an independent medical education grant from Medtronic.

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.

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.