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March 27, 2023

NPACE Notes: March 2023
From the Director

Keeping My Skills Up: The struggle is real

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

Is anyone else out there struggling to keep up on clinical skills not used often in practice? Some practice areas I perform every single shift in primary care, like counseling on weight loss, evaluating depression and anxiety, prescribing the trifecta of medications for severe metabolic disease, starting insulin, or even treating common communicable diseases. In these places, I feel confident and secure. However, in skills I go months without using confidence is not something I feel. Give me an 8-year-old with a busted open knee that needs sutures and I am going to need a moment to gather myself and review my plan of action.

At NPACE, we have found the same feedback from our learners about the need to continue to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. We are proud to now provide ongoing skills education, continue reading…

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Exciting Upcoming Events!

Don’t miss out! Register for NPACE March Virtual today!

🎊 Earn a minimum of 5 CE credits wherever you are
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🎊 ONLY $50 for a full day of informative and interactive sessions

NPACE is happy to have partnered with local attractions and tours to provide our attendees with the best relaxation spots at affordable prices in Denver. Have your workcation this April!

Register for NPACE Denver Conference today!

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Can’t make it to Denver?
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St. Patrick’s Day Sale

Share the luck this March and Save 10% off your entire cart on the NPACE Learning Center from March 17th -31st and get a jump start on earning your CE credit this spring! View our more than 180+ courses available and 20+ bundles to find exactly the topic you need. Use code: SPRINGSALE at checkout to redeem this offer! Register here!
*Excludes Nonpf Bundle

Bundle of the Month – Women’s Health Bundle

Save 10% off the price of our Women’s Health bundle! Earn a total of 5.5 CE & 3.25 Pharmacology CE upon completion by March 31^st at 11:59 PM EST. Use Code: MARBUNDLE23 at checkout to take advantage of this offer.

Register here!

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Partners of NPACE

Monmouth University

The 36-credit online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Monmouth University is a post-masters academic degree that focuses on organizational/systems leadership and scholarship in order to address today’s highly complex and rapidly evolving healthcare environments.

Their Open House is on April 15 @10AM. Register for their Open House if you’d like to learn more!

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Monthly Article

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Increasing Awareness

By: Amy Bruno, Ph.D., ANP-BC

March is “Brain Injury Awareness Month” and as we spring ahead towards warmer weather, let us take a moment to grasp the significance these injuries have on individuals, communities, and society. It is estimated that there are 64,000 deaths annually in the United States (US) due to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and 176 deaths per day.¹The definition of a TBI varies among experts but generally, these injuries result from an indirect or direct blow to the head which causes an alternation in normal brain function.²A TBI can further be defined as a closed, or open injury, and is classified as mild (concussion), moderate, or severe.^1,2These injuries lead to derangement of cellular, subcellular, and neurobiological changes which have the potential to cause devastating changes to an individual’s Continue reading

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March 22, 2023

Traumatic Brain Injuries: Increasing Awareness
By: Amy Bruno, Ph.D., ANP-BC

March is “Brain Injury Awareness Month” and as we spring ahead towards warmer weather, let us take a moment to grasp the significance these injuries have on individuals, communities, and society. It is estimated that there are 64,000 deaths annually in the United States (US) due to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and 176 deaths per day.¹The definition of a TBI varies among experts but generally, these injuries result from an indirect or direct blow to the head which causes an alternation in normal brain function.²A TBI can further be defined as a closed, or open injury, and is classified as mild (concussion), moderate, or severe.^1,2These injuries lead to derangement of cellular, subcellular, and neurobiological changes which have the potential to cause devastating changes to an individual’s neurological, psychosocial, and occupational functioning resulting in possible lifelong disability.²Perhaps no greater type of injury has the potential to change a person’s sense of self like a TBI.

Who is most affected by a TBI? While anyone is at risk, the majority of TBIs occur at opposite ends of the age spectrum. Adolescents between ages 15-19 and adults ≥ 65 and older are most likely to suffer a TBI.³ In 2020, adults aged ≥75 had the highest rates of hospitalization and deaths due to a TBI.¹Males are twice as likely to be hospitalized and three times more likely to die due to a TBI as compared to females.¹

In the US, the most common causes of TBIs are unintentional falls, suicide (typically caused by firearms), and motor vehicle crashes (MVCs).⁴In 2020, suicide and unintentional falls were the top causes of death due to a TBI.⁴Older adults are disproportionately affected by unintentional falls and about half of the TBI-related hospitalizations are due to this. It is imperative that health care providers (HCPs) who care for older adults be cognizant of the significant morbidity and mortality associated with TBI-related falls. Injuries are frequently missed or misdiagnosed in this population due to other underlying health issues.¹Older patients should be screened regularly for fall risk including a home safety assessment and mitigating risks, such as minimizing polypharmacy and maximizing home exercise interventions to improve balance.⁴

It is also vital that HCPs recognize other vulnerable groups who are at a higher risk of TBI and who experience disparities in prevention, education, diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes. In the US, American Indian and Alaska Native children, Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic individuals, our Veterans, the unhoused and incarcerated population, and survivors of intimate partner violence are at greater risk of sustaining a TBI and are less likely to receive a prompt diagnosis, rehabilitation, and follow up care leading to significantly poorer health outcomes.^1,4

As HCPs, we must increase our engagement in TBI risk reduction and education and prioritize assessment of those individuals who face the highest chance of adverse health consequences and disability due to these devasting injuries. Let us commit this month to further our personal brain injury awareness education.

References
1. Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated December 15, 2022. Accessed March 17, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/index.html
2. McAllister, T. W. Neurobiological consequences of traumatic brain injury. Dialogues Clin. Neurosci. 2011; 13(3): 287-300. Doi.org/10.31887/DCNS.2011.13.2/tmcallister
3. Traumatic Brain Injury. National Institute of Health (NIH). Updated January 5, 2022. Accessed March 19, 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459300/
4. Peterson, A.B., Zhou, H., Thomas, K.E. Disparities in traumatic brain injury-related deaths. Safety Res. 2022; 83: 419-426. doi:10.1016/j.jsr.2022.10.001
March 22, 2023

March Director Notes
Keeping My Skills Up: The struggle is real

By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

Executive Director, NPACE

Is anyone else out there struggling to keep up on clinical skills not used often in practice? Some practice areas I perform every single shift in primary care, like counseling on weight loss, evaluating depression and anxiety, prescribing the trifecta of medications for severe metabolic disease, starting insulin, or even treating common communicable diseases. In these places, I feel confident and secure. However, in skills I go months without using confidence is not something I feel. Give me an 8-year-old with a busted open knee that needs sutures and I am going to need a moment to gather myself and review my plan of action.

At NPACE, we have found the same feedback from our learners about the need to continue to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. We are proud to now provide ongoing skills education, whenever and wherever you might need it, in key clinical areas. Access to learning is provided for 90 days after purchase to ensure you can go back as many times as you like in a quarter to practice or review. We are thrilled to provide learning in:
- Radiology
- Wound closure and management with Dr. Chris Hemmer
- EKG interpretation with Jen Carlquest
We invite feedback on other critical skill areas you might be interested in or reviews of these learning modules. Whatever we can continue to do to help support your health, wellness, and continued learning for practice, please let us know by commenting or contacting us through our social media. Find us on social media.
February 24, 2023

NPACE Notes: February 2023

Table of Content

1. From the Director

2. Savannah Last Sale

3. Bundle of the Month

4. March Virtual Conference Sale

5. Free CE Opportunity

6. New Bundles Alert!

7. Partners of NPACE

8. Monthly Article

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From the Director

Wellness: More than just training the body

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

Part of our value system at NPACE has included a focus on wellness for ourselves, our online continuing education users, and our in-person attendees. One of the ways we have done this is by exploring yoga, meditation, and meaningful time where we can focus on ourselves. As a part of this focus, we are piloting a program at an upcoming conference in Denver, Colorado where Jay Gupta, a renowned pharmacist, de-prescribing expert, and yoga teacher is going to hold a one-day learning event. During this event, an optional and free addition for conference attendees, we will consider the health benefits of the mind-body connection and yoga nidra techniques that can be used personally or taught to patients… Continue reading

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Savannah is a few days away!

Register for Savannah today!

Use code: SUPER10 to save 10%

Conference date: Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2023
Venue: Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa

Can’t make it to Savannah?

Check out NPACE’s other in-person events HERE

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Bundle of the Month – Clinical Essentials Vol. 1

Earn a total of 11.5 CE & 1.75 Pharmacology CE upon completion until February 28th at 11:59 PM EST. Save 10% in the month of January using code: FEBBUNDLE23 at checkout. The code is valid until February 28^th, 11:59 PM EST. Register here!

Check out more bundles from our learning center HERE

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Get 50% off the total price of the virtual conference until February 28th, 11:59 PM EST. Join us for a full day of vital primary care education topics for a minimum of 5.0 CE credits. Enhance your knowledge and your practice from wherever you are in this live-streamed one-day virtual event. Also, enjoy up to $50 worth of Grubhub credit included for attending sponsored sessions throughout the conference. Register here!

Use code: VC25 at checkout to redeem this offer!

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Free CE Opportunities

Earn up to 1 CE credit with this one-hour-long course on IUD/ LARC Insertion and Removal. This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of primary care clinicians and residents/fellows in family medicine. It may also be of benefit to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers who are involved in family planning. For more information and registration, click here.

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New Bundles Alert!

Earn your CE credit early this year on the NPACE Learning Center with our newly added bundles!
View 4 new bundles that have been added to the NPACE Learning Center covering Orthopedics, Radiology, Primary Care, and a bundle highlighting one of our great speakers Sally Miller. These bundles will help suit all your CE needs with credit amounts ranging from 6 -18 CE credits with varying pharmacology credits per bundle! Scan the QR code to register!

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Partners of NPACE

Heads-Up Guidance Service (HUGS) Savannah

Founded in 2009, Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) is a non-profit organization making professional behavioral health counseling & addiction recovery services accessible to all motivated individuals who desire growth, independence, and emotionally healthy lifestyles.

Our mission is simple yet profound. We are making exceptional behavioral health counseling accessible to all motivated individuals, and we train and utilize compassionate volunteer professionals to meet the communities’ counseling needs.NPACE is happy to be working with HUGS for our Savannah 2023 Conference. HUGS will be presenting on Day 2 of NPACE Savannah. Make sure to check them out!

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Monthly Article

Eating Disorders: Identifying the Signs

By: Indira Maurer, DNP, FNP-C

Eating disorders stand as the third most common chronic illness affecting our adolescent population³.Eating disorders are associated with the highest risk of fatality than any mental health disorder³and only 31% of patients with anorexia nervosa recover within 10 years of diagnosis². Despite these alarming statistics, there is a greater need for education of primary care providers regarding the identification and diagnosis of eating disorders.

Eating disorders does not discriminate as it can affect people of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and genders¹. Eating disorders frequently appear during the teen years or young adulthood but may also develop during childhood or later in life¹. Continue reading

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February 22, 2023

Eating Disorders: Identifying the Signs
By: Indira Maurer, DNP, FNP-C

Eating disorders stand as the third most common chronic illness affecting our adolescent population³.Eating disorders are associated with the highest risk of fatality than any mental health disorder³and only 31% of patients with anorexia nervosa recover within 10 years of diagnosis². Despite these alarming statistics, there is a greater need for the education of primary care providers regarding the identification and diagnosis of eating disorders.

Eating disorders do not discriminate as people of all ages, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and genders can be affected¹. Eating disorders frequently appear during the teen years or young adulthood but may also develop during childhood or later in life¹.

There are multiple types of eating disorders we must be aware of:

Anorexia nervosa occurs when individuals avoid food, restrict food, or eat limited types of foods. They tend to weigh themselves often and may see themselves as overweight even when dangerously underweight¹.

There are two subtypes of anorexia nervosa: a “restrictive” subtype and a “binge-purge” subtype.
- In the restrictive subtype of anorexia nervosa, people severely restrict the quantity and type of food they eat¹.
- In the binge-purge subtype of anorexia nervosa, people also greatly restrict the quantity and type of food they eat. However, they may also have binge-eating and purging episodes where they eat large amounts of food followed by vomiting and the use of laxatives to “purge” what was consumed¹.
Symptoms we can look out for include:
- Mild anemia and muscle wasting and weakness
- Brittle hair and nails
- Dry and yellow-tinged skin
- Growth of fine hair all over the body
- Constipation
- Low blood pressure
- Slowed breathing and pulse
Bulimia nervosa occurs when individuals have episodes of eating abnormally large quantities of food and experiencing a lack of control during the episodes. These episodes are followed by vomiting, use of laxatives and/or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise to eliminate or “work off” the calories consumed¹.

Symptoms we can look out for include:
- Chronically inflamed and sore throat
- Swollen salivary glands i
- Worn tooth enamel and decaying
- Acid reflux disorder
- Intestinal distress and irritation
- Severe dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance
The binge-eating disorder occurs when an individual experiences episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food. However, unlike bulimia nervosa, these episodes are not followed by vomiting, the use of laxatives and/or diuretics, fasting, or excessive exercise. Individuals with binge-eating disorder are likely overweight or obese. It is important to know that binge-eating disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States¹.

Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), occurs when individuals limit the quantity or types of food consumed. Unlike anorexia nervosa, this is not associated with a distorted body image or anxiety around weight gain¹. The best way to describe this condition is to consider a young child that goes through phases of picky eating, however, an individual with ARFID does not “outgrow” this phase and ultimately does not consume enough calories to grow and develop normally¹.

Increasing awareness of eating disorders and identifying the symptoms that present with these disorders will alert us when greater steps need to be taken to ensure prompt diagnosis and treatment measures.

References:
1. Eating disorders. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders.
2. Volpe KD. A perfect storm: Rise in eating disorders among teens during covid-19. Clinical Advisor. https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/home/topics/pediatrics-information-center/a-perfect-storm-rise-in-eating-disorders-among-teens-during-covid-19/. Published August 1, 2022.
3. Reynolds K, Lucrezia S, Reese J. Eating disorder facts. Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. https://www.hopkinsallchildrens.org/Services/Pediatric-and-Adolescent-Medicine/Adolescent-and-Young-Adult-Specialty-Clinic/Eating-Disorders/Eating-Disorder-Facts. Published 2023.
February 17, 2023

Feb Director Notes

From the Director

Wellness: More than just training the body

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

Part of our value system at NPACE has included a focus on wellness for ourselves, our online continuing education users, and our in-person attendees. One of the ways we have done this is by exploring yoga, meditation, and meaningful time where we can focus on ourselves. As a part of this focus, we are piloting a program at an upcoming conference in Denver, Colorado where Jay Gupta, a renowned pharmacist, de-prescribing expert, and yoga teacher is going to hold a free one-day learning event. During this event, an optional addition, we will consider the health benefits of the mind-body connection and yoga nidra techniques that can be used for ourselves and taught to our patients. We are able to offer 6 CE credits with this event, in addition to the other conference CEs. The day of learning is entirely accessible to everyone regardless of ability and will be a seated day of learning practice. We are looking for attendees who would like to try this 1-day learning with us and provide feedback on the usefulness of such learning to themselves and their practice. Join us in Denver to earn some excellent pharmacology and primary care CE and try out this day of yoga learning. More information and registration can be found here.

If you need wellness on demand anywhere, you can use any of our yoga or meditation sessions found on our learning center wellness page.

Whatever we can continue to do to help support your health, wellness, and continued learning for practice, please let us know by commenting or contacting us through our social media. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Tiktok here.
January 24, 2023

NPACE Notes: January 2023

Table of Content

1. From the Director

2. Savannah

3. Bundle of the Month

4. Partners Preview

5. Partners of NPACE

6. Monthly Article

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From the Director

NPACE 2023: An Inaugural Year in New Ways, New Places, and New Friends!

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

Happy 2023 NPACErs! I am thrilled and excited to write those words. Each of you had a journey in 2022 to help prepare you for 2023. The journey that brought us to 2023 was of promise and full of inaugural events, new places, and we hope many new friends! We are honored and excited to begin our 2023 journey with you. Below are a few of the unique ‘firsts’ that 2023 will bring NPACE. We hope you chose to join us in some of these exciting new experiences! Read more…

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NPACE Savannah 2023

Not sure what to do in Savannah while at NPACE Conference?

NPACE has partnered with local attractions and tours to ensure all NPACErs have a great time in Savannah discovering the city while learning with NPACE!

Register for Savannah today!

Conference date: Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2023
Venue: Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa

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Can’t make it to Savannah?

Check out NPACE’s other in-person events HERE

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Bundle of the Month

Pediatric/Adolescent Health Bundle

Earn a total of 10.0 CE & 6.5 Pharmacology CE credits upon completion of this bundle. Save 10% in the month of January using code: JANBUNDLE23 at checkout. The code is valid until January 31^st, 11:59 PM EST.
Register here!

Check out more bundles from our learning center HERE

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2023 NPACE Partners Preview

By: Josh Plotkin, NPACE COO

Happy 2023! NPACE is excited for the upcoming year and all the learning opportunities available for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to our continuing education content, NPACE is proud to work with many healthcare companies to help supplement our educational offerings both in-person and online!

In 2023, NPACE in-person conference attendees can plan on hearing from our sponsors: AstraZeneca COPD/Asthma, Bayer Women’s Health, Exact Sciences Stool DNA Screening, Neurocrine Biosciences Movement Disorders, Primary Care Education Consortium (PCEC), and many more. Sponsored programs are… continue reading

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Partners of NPACE

Heads-Up Guidance Service

Founded in 2009, Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) is a non-profit organization making professional behavioral health counseling & addiction recovery services accessible to all motivated individuals who desire growth, independence, and emotionally healthy lifestyles.

Our mission is simple yet profound. We are making exceptional behavioral health counseling accessible to all motivated individuals, and we train and utilize compassionate volunteer professionals to meet the communities’ counseling needs.

NPACE is happy to be working with HUGS for our Savannah 2023 Conference. HUGS will be presenting on Day 2 of NPACE Savannah. Make sure to check them out!

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Monthly Article

A Healthy Patient: More Than a New Year’s Resolution

By: Indira Maurer, DNP, FNP-C

As a new year rolls around, so do the hopes and resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. Patients may come to us for guidance in achieving their goals to shed some weight, eat healthier, and adopt better lifestyle choices. Yet, with all the trending diet plans and exercise programs out there, determining which are the best ones to recommend to our patients can be a daunting task.

In the last 20 years, obesity rates increased from 30.5% to 41.9% in the United States¹. Obesity affects all races with Black adults having the highest rate of… Continue reading

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January 24, 2023

A Healthy Patient: More Than a New Year’s Resolution
By: Indira Maurer, DNP, FNP-C

As a new year rolls around, so do the hopes and resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. Patients may come to us for guidance in achieving their goals to shed some weight, eat healthier, and adopt better lifestyle choices. Yet, with all the trending diet plans and exercise programs out there, determining which are the best ones to recommend to our patients can be a daunting task.

In the last 20 years, obesity rates increased from 30.5% to 41.9% in the United States¹. Obesity affects all races with Black adults having the highest rate of obesity at 49.9%, Hispanic adults at 45.6%, White (non-Hispanic) adults at 41.4%, and Asian adults at 16.1%¹. The long-term sequelae of obesity include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer; all of which are among the leading causes of preventable, premature death. In 2019, obesity alone had an estimated cost of 173 billion dollars in the United States¹.

The question is, how can we make an impact? Let’s talk about exercise! With just 1 in 4 adults meeting physical activity guidelines, there is a great need for education and awareness of physical activity. The current recommendation includes a minimum of 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity with the incorporation of muscle-strengthening activity at least 2 days per week². It is important that patients understand that physical activity is anything that gets our body moving and burns calories. Any movement is better than none at all. It is often helpful to encourage your patients to start slow and work their way up. Some activities you can recommend include brisk walking (at least 2.5 miles per hour), water aerobics, tennis, and biking slower than 10 miles per hour².

Let’s shift our focus to nutrition. Diet is a personal choice that may be influenced by multiple factors such as income, food prices, individual preferences/beliefs, and cultural dietary customs. It is important that we educate our patients on the need for a well-balanced diet rather than a specific dietary “trend” that may impose demands making it difficult to follow. A healthy diet should include fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains³. It may be helpful to present a visual of the recommended daily intake of the food groups. For example, fruits and vegetables should make up half of their plate for their meals⁴. Whole grains should make up one-quarter of their plate. The remaining quarter is for lean protein. Salt intake should be limited to less than 5 grams per day while sugar intake should not make up more than 10% of the total energy intake for the day³. Oils should be consumed in moderation with a preference for healthier vegetable oil sources³.

We have an opportunity to influence and educate our patients on making better choices to improve their overall health. Nutrition and exercise are important areas where we can start, as these steps ultimately reduce the risk of disease and increase our patients’ general well-being.

References
1. Adult obesity facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html. Published May 17, 2022.
2. American Heart Association recommendations for physical activity in adults and kids. www.heart.org. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults. Published July 28, 2022.
3. Healthy diet. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/factsheets/detail/healthy-diet. Published April 29, 2020.
4. Healthy Eating Plate. The Nutrition Source. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/. Published October 4, 2021.
January 24, 2023

Jan Partner Review

2023 NPACE Partners Preview

By: Josh Plotkin, NPACE COO

Happy 2023! NPACE is excited for the upcoming year and all the learning opportunities available for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to our continuing education content, NPACE is proud to work with many healthcare companies to help supplement our educational offerings both in-person and online!

In 2023, NPACE in-person conference attendees can plan on hearing from our sponsors: AstraZeneca COPD/Asthma, Bayer Women’s Health, Exact Sciences Stool DNA Screening, Neurocrine Biosciences Movement Disorders, Primary Care Education Consortium (PCEC), and many more. Sponsored programs are an excellent opportunity to learn more about a specific company’s products and resources and how they may apply to your clinical practice setting while earning additional CE credits!

NPACE in-person events also offer two days of exhibit hall time. It is a great time to network with dozens of industry companies and learn more about personal & patient wellness and employment opportunities. We highly recommend checking out our in-person conferences here to learn more about our exhibitors and sponsors.

We invite you to attend our spring or fall virtual conference, where NPACE partners such as Boehringer-Ingelheim, Med Learning Group, The National Psoriasis Foundation, and PCEC provide much of the CE content and product theater programs. Learn more about NPACE virtual programs here!

We encourage our NPACE community to keep up to date with additional partner program opportunities provided throughout the year! Many of these opportunities, including Free CE programs, dinner programs, training programs, and national webinars, are sent through our newsletters, and additional information is provided on our learning center virtual display hall partners page.

2023 promises to be an exciting year at NPACE. We look forward to all of our partners’ programs! We are thankful for their support!
January 24, 2023

Jan Director Notes

From the Director

NPACE 2023: An Inaugural Year in New Ways, New Places, and New Friends!

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

Happy 2023 NPACErs! I am excited to write those words. For NPACE, 2023 is a year full of inaugural events, new places, and we hope many new friends! We are honored and excited to begin our 2023 journey with you. Below are a few of the unique ‘firsts’ that 2023 will bring NPACE. We hope you chose to join us in some of these exciting new experiences!

–   Pharmacology events: two all-pharmacology education conferences, one in Savannah and the other in San Diego! Providing all pharmacology education is particularly important for us, given the rapidly changing world of medications and healthcare.

–   Becoming more serious about wellness for ourselves and you: we are doing wellness as an additional give back at every in-person NPACE event throughout the year, as well as free wellness access on our learning center to yoga, stretching, and meditation.

–   Helping novice NP educators: we are proud of our partnership with NONPF to help provide resources to novice NP educators, and we will continue to offer new ways to access this education.

–   Launching state-specific CE for licensure in some states: This pilot project, launching for a few states first in 2023, will provide bundled, on-demand, continuing education to meet state licensing needs for NPs.

–   We get to be in Cape Cod twice! Besides June, we are holding a unique fall 2023 event with morning workshops on topics important to NP practice such as obesity management or NP entrepreneurship. If you have ever wanted to see a New England fall, join us! Learn more about our October Cape Cod here!

– Grant-funded education! We will be launching two free grant-funded CE courses on key topics in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease in our learning management center, but we also get to work on providing education on obesity management in primary care. More to come on this! Free CE access here!

–   Earn CE credit for learning mindfulness, yoga, and direct patient application: We are working to provide a free 1-day, limited seating program at our NPACE Denver conference to NPs. This event will be part of the overall conference registration. Jay Gupta, a pharmacist, and non-profit leader will lead this amazing project! More info here.

–   We are going to Denver for the first time: Great city, with good access, mountains, exciting sporting events, and great food, and the conference is one of the best we have done.

–   We will include our Acute Care NP brothers and sisters at the first Acute Care NP-focused Event. Coupled with a 2-day pharmacology education, we are launching our first 2-day acute care-focused NP track in Phoenix, Arizona in 2023. Look out for more to come on this!

–   We are launching Bundles of the Month at a discount in our learning center: We believe that continued access to our content should extend beyond the ability to be present at a live event. If you haven’t used our learning center to find great on-demand learning in everything from suturing to full practice authority and diabetes management to dermatology.

Join us for one or all of these inaugural events in person here or check out our work on demand here. Here’s to an amazing 2023 to you! Thank you for being part of healthcare and the NPACE family!