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

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194. Joint Pain, Rashes and Fevers – Oh My! Early...

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

2026/10/07

Joint pain, rash and fever are common pediatric complaints, and in many cases the underlying cause is benign or self-limiting. However, these symptoms can also be early indicators of an underlying rheumatologic or systemic condition. For nurse practitioners caring for children and adolescents, recognizing when a common presentation may represent something more serious is an important part of timely evaluation and referral.A participation code will be provided at the END of the podcast — make sure

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193. How Risk Stacks Up in COVID-19

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

2026/09/30

On the latest episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, Theresa Dowell discusses what we've learned about COVID-19 in the last six years — demystifying misconceptions about the disease, exploring how “stacked risk” can lead to severe outcomes and highlighting how nurse practitioners can best support their at-risk patients. This podcast made possible by Pfizer.

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29:40

192. Breathing Easier With Modern Asthma Management

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

2026/09/23

On this episode NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, we’re joined by guests Alanna Kavanaugh and Felesia Bowen to talk about obstructive lung disease, and specifically asthma. We’ll discuss how to test for asthma and some of the more exciting treatments out now or on the horizon — and you’ll gain a new perspective and important information about how to best treat patients with obstructive lung disease.This podcast made possible by Sanofi/Regeneron.

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30:31

191. Augmenting Your Practice With AI Charting Tools

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

2026/09/09

Are you a nurse practitioner looking to leverage AI in your practice safely and effectively? Then this conversation is for you! Our guests today on NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® are Lisa Anderson and Madison Edwards, two professionals who share how NPs can responsibly use software like AI scribes to enhance the high-quality care they already provide to patients.This podcast made possible by Proliability.

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22:17

190. Getting Comfortable with GLP-1s: Side Effects,...

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

2026/08/26

Lifestyle medicine expert and family nurse practitioner John Manna returns to NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® to speak about the many exciting developments taking place in the world of GLP-1s. Manna explains the connection between a GLP-1 regimen and therapeutic lifestyle interventions; addresses some concerns he has seen in his practice regarding side effects related to GLP-1 use; and speaks about what health care providers can expect to see in the near future when it comes to these

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23:20

189. Screen, Test, Prevent: The Latest Lipid Guidelines

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

2026/08/12

Nurse practitioner and cardiology expert Colleen Walsh-Irwin returns to NP Pulse to give us all an overview of the latest guidelines for dyslipidemia. Walsh-Irwin walks us through what the new guidelines recommend, and details how NPs can work with patients to prevent cardiovascular disease and improve LDL-C scores. This podcast made possible by Amgen.

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92:16

188. Updates in Adolescent Health (PT6)

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

2026/08/05

Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety, and Athlete Wellbeing for NPsSports physicals are far more than routine clearance exams — they are critical preventive health encounters that allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to identify medical, mental health and safety concerns before an athlete takes the field. In episode six of Updates in Adolescent health: Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety and Athlete Well-being for NPs, Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges discuss

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21:54

187. Can AI Improve Patient Care?

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

2026/07/29

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.

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26:07

186. A New Vision for Nurse Practitioner Leadership

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

2026/07/15

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.

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66:23

185. Community Immunity Starts with You: The NP’s...

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

2026/07/01

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

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23:58

184. Advancements in Parkinson's Care

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2026/06/17

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

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27:15

183. Inspiring Change with Lifestyle Medicine

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2026/06/03

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.

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25:54

182. Exposome-Informed Care for Firefighters

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

2026/05/20

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

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181. The Truth About Teen Vaping and Substance Use:...

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

2026/05/06

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

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180. Healthy Gut, Healthy Menopause

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

2026/04/22

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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179. Beyond Burnout: Recognizing Hypercortisolism

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

2026/04/08

Experts in hypercortisolism and clinicians curious to learn more will find today’s episode of NP Pulse both enriching and relevant. Kathleen “KC” Arnold and Breanna Shenk join the podcast to explore how hypercortisolism manifests and share what NPs should always keep in mind when it comes to the disorder.This podcast is made possible by Corcept Therapeutics.

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26:30

178. Navigating Dementia

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

2026/03/25

Robin Arends returns to NP Pulse to speak about an important topic: navigating dementia care. Arends discusses when to start screening patients for dementia, details the different types of dementia and offers suggestions to help older patients stay mentally active.

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177. Stigma in OUD: Two Perspectives, One Truth (CE)

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

2026/03/18

In this episode, Dr. Marissa Abram and Theodore Hudson explore how stigma around substance use disorder shows up in everyday interactions — and how those moments can either reinforce shame or support recovery. The podcast highlights the need for health care providers to model healthy relationships, engage with curiosity and foster an environment of hope and support for individuals navigating recovery.Objectives: Identify at least one way stigma related to substance use disorder can manifest in

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176. The Hidden Burden: Understanding Food Allergies...

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

2026/03/11

In this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, Drs. Erin Sinnaeve and Julianne Doucette discuss immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated food allergies, current prevention strategies, diagnostic best-practices and evolving treatment options — including early allergen introduction, oral immunotherapy and biologic therapies — to support safe, evidence-based care. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Review the pathophysiology and subsequent patient journey

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Special Announcement: Thank You for One Million...

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

2026/02/26

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is proud to announce that AANP’s official podcast, NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, has just surpassed one million downloads!Thank you for supporting this program across nearly 200 episodes. Whether you’re looking for discussions around the most important nurse practitioner (NP) topics, in-depth conversations with NPs or free continuing education (CE) credit from our accredited podcasts, we are proud to serve you as The Voice

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