NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner (AANP)

In this episode, Leslie Davis, PhD, ANP, FAANP, and nurse practitioner Linda Wellman discuss ANOCA/INOCA—angina or ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries—an underdiagnosed condition affecting millions. Through expert commentary and lived experience, the conversation highlights why "normal" cardiac catheterization results can still miss serious heart disease. Listeners will hear Linda’s journey as a patient with ANOCA, learn about diagnostic challenges, treatment considerations, and the critical role nurse practitioners play in advocacy and care. While this condition affects both men and women, women with symptoms are more likely to be dismissed by health care providers, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. This episode calls for greater awareness to reduce delays, improve outcomes, and support patients whose symptoms have too often been dismissed. Learning Objectives 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). Recognize clinical red flags by identifying at least three patient presentation features that should prompt consideration of ANOCA/INOCA despite a normal coronary angiogram. 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: Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the overall program evaluation. This activity is supported by AANP.

In this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, Drs. Eric Lenze and Megan Morgenthaler will discuss evidence-based treatments for older adults living with treatment-resistant depression using the findings from the Antidepressant Augmentation versus Switch in Treatment-Resistant Geriatric Depression study. Treatment-resistant depression is a form of major depressive disorder that has not responded to at least two antidepressant treatments. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Define treatment-resistant depression in older adults. Describe how to use medication augmentation/switching for treatment-resistant depression. 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: Register for this activity. Click on the "Next Steps" button. Enter the participation code that was provided. 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.

On this compelling episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, Drs. Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges reveal shocking trends affecting our children — and address the added risk and pressures young people face with increased exposure to social media. 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 Describe the relationship between adolescent neurodevelopment and risk-taking behaviors, including how social media platforms amplify reward sensitivity, peer influence, and impulsive decision-making. 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. 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: Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the posttest. Complete the overall program evaluation. This activity is supported by AANP.

On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, join esteemed faculty as they discuss the complex and often misunderstood condition of vasculitis. Explore the diagnostic challenges and strategies to support effective management of this condition to better enhance your practice while serving your patients well. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Differentiate common presentations of vasculitis from more routine primary care conditions. Apply evidence-based clinical reasoning to determine when suspected vasculitis requires referral to a specialist. 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: Enter the participation code that was provided. 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/

On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, expert faculty Drs. Korey Hood and Kathryn Evans-Kreider explore the psychosocial challenges of living with type 1 diabetes, with a focus on how nurse practitioners can support patients experiencing diabetes distress. Faculty discuss practical strategies, such as using brief screening tools, adopting person-first and strengths-based language and tailoring care through shared decision-making. The conversation also highlights the impact of SDOH and the importance of integrating mental health awareness into routine diabetes management. 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.

On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner, hear from experts Kathryn Evans-Kreider and Debbie Hinnen, who will be discussing the latest evidence and practical strategies for using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to improve outcomes, prevent complications and empower patients. NPs will learn how to apply current guidelines and expand CGM access across diverse patient populations. 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 posttest. 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.