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by American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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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- Today21 min
187. Can AI Improve Patient Care?
On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, nurse practitioner (NP) expert Sun Jones leads us through a discussion about AI, a technology that now seems to be everywhere. Jones explores how she utilizes AI, and shares strategies to help NPs get the most out of AI in their clinics and other professional settings.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
186. A New Vision for Nurse Practitioner Leadership
On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, returning guests Ruth Carrico and Diane Padden share how they reenvisioned the Loretta Ford Visionary Leadership Program as an enhanced experience to guide NPs into developing practical leadership skills applicable to educational and entrepreneurial settings. Carrico and Padden discuss how they developed the revamped program and explain how NPs can apply today to become a part of the 2027 cohort.
- 4 weeks ago1h 6m
185. Community Immunity Starts with You: The NP’s Guide to Adult Vaccinations
On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, join esteemed faculty as they discuss the latest evidence-based guidance, including current recommendations and emerging updates in adult vaccination. The faculty will also be accompanied by two mothers who will share the powerful, impactful experiences of losing their daughters to a vaccine-preventable disease (VPD), meningitis. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Explain the risk and burden of VPDs in adults, including the disproportionate impact among certain subpopulations caused by disparities in patient education and inequitable access. Review the latest Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) adult vaccination recommendations. Identify recent and emerging changes in the adult vaccination landscape. Identify strategies to facilitate the implementation of adult vaccination standards, particularly among vulnerable, minoritized adults and populations at risk for severe disease complications. 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: Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the activity posttest. Complete the activity evaluation. This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion. 1.0 CE will be available through July 31, 2027. This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.
- Jun 17, 202623 min
184. Advancements in Parkinson's Care
Parkinson's disease – a chronic degenerative disorder – is diagnosed in 90,000 Americans annually. As our understanding and treatment of the disease continues to grow, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals continue to provide patients with the latest updates in care. Joan Miravite is a nurse practitioner and expert on Parkinson’s disease, and is here to talk with us about the diagnostic criteria and progression of the disease; managing Parkinson’s through medication and surgical therapies; and much more. Will you be attending the 2026 AANP National Conference? Dr. Miravite will be presenting the session “Parkinson’s Disease Primer” on Tuesday, June 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
- Jun 3, 202627 min
183. Inspiring Change with Lifestyle Medicine
John Manna became a nurse after witnessing the huge impact nurses could have on their patients on an overseas trip. Now an NP specializing in lifestyle medicine, he joins NP Pulse to share the six pillars of whole-person care, and walks us through the latest updates in GLP-1 usage, diabetes treatment and the importance of diet and exercise.
- May 20, 202625 min
182. Exposome-Informed Care for Firefighters
Over one million firefighters provide their life-saving services in the U.S today. Treating firefighters requires an awareness of the unique stressors they face, including cardiopulmonary risk, “invisible” exposures and more. To speak more about exposome-informed screening and treatment are nurse practitioner experts Mary Fox and Julian Gallegos. They use their unique expertise — including Gallegos’ work as a firefighter and Fox's experience as Occupational and Environmental Health Community co-chair — to bring the challenges of caring for this important population to life.
- May 6, 20261h 8m
181. The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use: Round Up on Adolescent Health PT5 (CE)
In this episode, Unfiltered — The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use: Round Up on Adolescent Health PT5, we explore the realities of teen vaping, substance use and why both remain a critical issue for clinicians and caregivers. While youth vaping rates have slightly declined, it is still the most common form of tobacco use among adolescents, with evolving products and social influences making prevention and intervention increasingly complex. This conversation dives into the science behind adolescent risk-taking; the powerful influence of marketing and social media; and the neurological factors that make teens particularly vulnerable to substance use. Most importantly, the episode highlights how nurse practitioners can identify early warning signs, start meaningful conversations with teens and support healthier coping strategies.
- Apr 22, 202623 min
180. Healthy Gut, Healthy Menopause
Today’s guest on NP Pulse is Donna Willenbrock, an obesity specialist and expert in nutrition. Willenbrock begins by discussing the many connections between a healthy gut and a healthy menopause, and then guides us through hot topics related to staying well at any age — including hydration, physical activity and the many benefits of foods like raw broccoli and even dark chocolate.
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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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