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NPACE NOTES: AUGUST 2023
From the Director Should Practicing NPs Make Back To School Time a Priority for Themselves? By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director …
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Pediatric Focus: Kids Worry Too!
Indira Maurer, DNP, MSN, FNP-C Provision of healthcare is more than just a quick auscultation of the heart and lungs. …
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Rising Temperatures and Potential Healthcare Impact
By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP With heat records being set around the world in the last few weeks, …
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U.S. Adult Obesity Infographic: Knowing the Facts
NPACE is committed to healthcare providers having up-to-date information on the state of U.S. healthcare and diseases. Learn about obesity …
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Sunburn or no Sunburn: Get a full body skin check exam
Debbie Conner, PhD, MSN, ANP/FNP-BC, FAANP Chair, School of Nursing Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio We all know that exposure to …
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NPACE Notes: May 2023
From the Director Nurses’ Month & Helping Form New NPs By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director May is a month of …
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Let’s Talk About Sex: Identifying Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care
By: Indira Maurer, DNP, MSN, FNP-C Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a condition that affects approximately 30 million men in the …
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NPACE Notes: April 2023
From the Director Keeping up with Pharmacology: Tips for new and practicing NPs By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director Pharmacology knowledge …
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Parkinson’s Disease: Not Just a Movement Disorder!
By: Amy Bruno, Ph.D., ANP-BC April is Parkinson’s disease (PD) Awareness Month. In the United States (US), approximately 90,000 people …
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NPACE Notes: March 2023
From the Director Keeping My Skills Up: The struggle is real By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director Is anyone else out …
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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 …
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NPACE Notes: February 2023
Table of Content 1. From the Director 2. Savannah Last Sale 3. Bundle of the Month 4. March Virtual Conference …
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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 …
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NPACE Notes: January 2023
Table of Content 1. From the Director 2. Savannah 3. Bundle of the Month 4. Partners Preview 5. Partners of …
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NPACE Notes: December 2022
Table of Content 1. From the Director 2. End-of-Year Sale 3. Bobbie Medical 4. 2023 Conference Registrations 5. Partners of …
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NPACE Notes: November 2022
Table of Content 1. From the Director 2. 2023 Conferences 3. Black Friday Sale 4. Partners of NPACE 5. Monthly …
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Palliative care: An idea whose time has come
Palliative care: An idea whose time has come By: Jackie P. Fournier NP, C. ACHPN Shirley lives with her husband …
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NPACE Notes: October 2022
Table of Content 1. From the Director 2. Bobbie Medical 3. 2022 Nurse Practitioner Week 4. Partners of NPACE 5. …
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory Breast Cancer By: Mona Williams-Gregory, PhD, DNP, APRN Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, very aggressive …
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Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar Cancer By: Suzanne Garcia, CRNP, BSN Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Baltimore City Health Department Vulvar cancer …
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Lynparza trial stopped at colorectal cancer
By: Maya Nguyen, Master’s in PRCC Candidate, Georgetown School for Continuing Studies. Lynparza is a targeted therapy for patients …
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Lung Cancer Screening
LUNG CANCER SCREENING: A MAJOR ROLE IN PREVENTATIVE CARE By: Jolene Cannaday DNP, AGPCNP-C …
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Tobacco and Vaping
Madison Davis MPH Candidate, Brown University School of Public Health Background Vaping is an ongoing, dangerous, trend among adolescents. …
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Monkeypox: What We Know and Where We Are Headed
By: Madison Davis MPH Candidate, Brown University School of Public Health Background The monkeypox virus (MPV) was …
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HPV Vaccine: Not Just for Women
By: Madison Davis MPH Candidate, Brown University School of Public Health Background: Human Papillomavirus The human papillomavirus …
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Celebrating HIV Awareness Month with Clinical Practice Updates on PrEP
By: Ellen Smith, MSN, MPH, NP-C, WHNP-BC, CIC, CPH Given the COVID-19 pandemic over the past two …
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Accidental Drowning in Children: Overview, Prevention, and Treatment
By: Madison Davis MPH Candidate, Brown University School of Public Health Background Drowning can be defined as …
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LGBTQ+ Health: Becoming an LGBTQ-Competent Provider
By: Madison Davis MPH Candidate, Brown University School of Public Health The History Behind Pride Month The …
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Is Mycoplasma genitalium the next chlamydia?
By: Casey N. Pinto PhD, CRNP, MPH, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Public health Sciences Chlamydia …
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Melanoma Updates
By: Robin Gosdin Farrell, DNP, FNP-BC, Associate Clinical Professor, Auburn University College of Nursing Malignant melanoma occurs …
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World Immunization Week 2022: Increasing Vaccine Adherence
By: Rachel Koransky-Matson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, A-CTTP World Immunization Week’s (April 24th–30th) theme of “Long life for …
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Sue Freeman, MSN, GNP-CS March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month and recently updated guidelines for screening are reviewed here. In …
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Herbal Supplements Used in the Treatment of Hypertension
by Indira Maurer, DNP, FNP-C In today’s age, individuals are turning to home and traditional remedies to control their illnesses. …
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Cervical Cancer Screening Updates
by Terri Schmitt, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP January is cervical cancer awareness month and in the past year, amidst all …
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NPACE 2021 Needs Assessment Survey Results
This fall, NPACE conducted a survey of approximately 116,000 nurse practitioners (NPs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to identify …
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Antibiotic Stewardship: Implementing Strategies Into Daily Practice
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C The CDC’s Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States, 2019 Report, identified 18 different multi-drug resistant …
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management: Keeping Up with the Standards of Care
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C On a typical day, primary care physicians run from exam room to exam room, completing various …
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The Effects of the COVID 19 Pandemic on Pediatric Obesity
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C In March 2020, cities shut down, schools closed, and economies stalled, completely disrupting the routine of …
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Helping Families Choose Long-Term Care Facilities
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C The decision to place a loved one in a long term care facility is not easy. …
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Major Depressive Disorder in the Primary Care Setting
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria defines major depressive disorder as …
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Living in a Time of Anxiety: How Can We Help Our Patients Cope?
Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, Director of Education – NPACE Anxiety, while one of the most common mental …
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Cannabis Use in Practice
Katherine Alexander, MS, APRN-CNP, BBA The Zangmeister Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio The use of cannabis has been well documented …
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The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C TakeAways Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen are the three FDA approved COVID-19 vaccinations in circulation around …
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ECG Interpretation
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C Takeaways A normal sinus rhythm will display a rate of 60-99 beats/minute; P waves followed by QRS …
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The Summer Edition: Protection From the Sun
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C Splashing in the pool, hiking favorite trails, and sipping iced tea at cookouts, summer is upon us. …
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Migraine Treatment: Abortive Treatment Principles
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C Takeaways Treatment of migraine episodes is addressed in a stratified or “step” approach, choosing an initial medication …
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Dry Eye Disease Treatments
Devin Pinaroc, FNP-C Takeaways Conservative measures can be very effective when used in combination and strict adherence is practiced. Artificial …
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Mycoplasma Genitalium: An STI Issue More Prevalent Than We Know
Robin Gosdin Farrell, DNP, CRNP Auburn University rgf0001@auburn.edu Mycoplasma Genitalium (MG), first identified in the 1980s, …
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Hyperlipidemia and Statin Therapy
By: Devin Pinaroc, MSN, FNP-C Elevated cholesterol is associated with increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), acute cardiovascular …
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Deficits in Minority Health: A Major Problem
By: Devin Pinaroc, MSN, FNP-C Biologic, socioeconomic and environmental factors, like race, ethnicity, sex, age, income, and geographical location, …
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Updates to Physical Activity Recommendations
By: Devin Pinaroc, MSN, FNP-C Takeaways Regardless of age, sex, race, ethnicity, or current health fitness level, the more …
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Seasonal Allergy Medication Updates
By: Tara Harris, MSN, DNP, FNP-BC Spring is here and with it comes runny/congested noses as well as watery/itchy eyes. Seasonal …
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A Review of Healthy People 2030
Takeaways Healthy People 2030 addresses health problems in the US with 355 core objectives that detail the impact of the …
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Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: An Overview
Takeaways Prevention is the cornerstone to addressing CVD with early identification of modifiable risk factors. Traditional risk factors known to …
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CMS Coding Update 2021
By: Jennifer Hayes, DNP, FNP, CPC and Tania Celia PhD, APRN, FNP-C, CNE The new year, 2021, brings some significant …
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Cervical Cancer Screening Updates
Takeaways Almost all cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus, genotypes 16 and 18 being the most high risk …
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Lumbar Spine Disorders: An Overview of Diagnosing and Treatments
Takeaways Low back pain is one of the most common complaints seen in clinics with 84% of adults experiencing low …
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Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking in the Clinical Setting
Takeaways Any patient can be a victim of human trafficking, but there are some indicators that may alert healthcare providers …
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The Opioid Crisis: Considerations for Optimizing Pain Management
Understanding the Epidemic On October 26, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency …
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Addressing Vaccine Questions and Reluctance
Terri Schmitt, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, Lead Nurse Planner, NPACE With National Influenza Vaccination Week coming up on December 6th, …
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Keynote Conference Speaker Provides Important COVID-19 Updates in Live Q&A Session
Key Take-Aways: Research is ongoing and NPs will continue to need to be updated and monitoring results. For example, primary …
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Updates in Oral Medications
Takeaways Advancement in oral diabetes pharmaceuticals – achieved within the past 30 years – has given providers and patients 11 …
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The Vaping Crisis – Updates in EVALI
Takeaways While there is still lacking research, the adverse effects of using e-cigarettes include more than just the risks of …
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Heart Failure Management In Adults
Takeaways Heart failure has variable symptoms without a uniform presentation, which can make diagnosis difficult. Symptoms include dyspnea, fatigue, exercise …
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Technology in the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents: The New Frontier
Takeaways Many teens are taking advantage of today’s newfound technological availability by being online at a near constant basis, connecting …
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The Future of Prescribing: An Introduction to Genomic Medicine and Pharmacogenetics for Nurse Practitioners
Take Away Points Patients respond differently to therapeutic interventions based on genetic variations found across populations Genomic medicine has a …
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Pharmacologic Management of Vulvovaginitis
Take Away Points Vulvovaginitis affects many women throughout their lifetime and the availability of over-the-counter treatments may lead to self-diagnosis …
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Obesity: Not Just Appearance
COVID-19 remains center stage, and efforts to contain it endanger our focus on other conditions, including obesity, which is known …
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The Key to Diagnosing Tick-borne Diseases
Article Takeaways: There are over 15 known tick-borne diseases in the United States alone. NPs should have a working knowledge …
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Summer Is Here, But So Is the Virus
It’s July and summertime activities are at hand. Cookouts, pool parties, summer camps, trips to the beach and road trips …
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How NPs Can Address Cardiovascular Health with Male Patients
Article Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for American men. Men are less likely to seek routine …
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Patient-Centered Health Promotion for Adult Overweight Prevention & Management in Primary Care
Dear Colleague, Presently, I am a Nurse Practitioner at Veteran Administration Boston Massachusetts and a Doctor of Nursing Practice student …
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Identifying Skin Cancer and Knowing What To Do Next
Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States.³ The most common skin cancers are basal cell and …
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COVID-19 Survey Results
COVID-19 has had an unbelievable impact on the U.S. in so many ways. Our residents, our communities, and our healthcare …
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How NPs Can Navigate Insomnia
Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, with nearly half of US adults experiencing the disorder at some …
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Q & A with Kelli Garber, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC
How did you become involved with telehealth and your current role? I moved to SC in late 2014 to accept …
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Nurse Practitioners and Palliative Care: What to Know and How to Help
Improved quality of life, patient goal-focused care, and decreased health care spending are all benefits of palliative care. Patients who …
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Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality: Innovative Educational Tools
NPACE is always looking for innovative ways to deliver excellent continuing education options to our community. Recently, an augmented and …
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Exploring a Potential Treatment for COVID-19
Over the past several months we’ve learned of different treatments for COVID-19, which includes hydroxychloroquine and plasma transfusion. Researchers, providers, …
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Telehealth: What Your Peers Are Experiencing
Danielle Hebert, DNP, ANP-BC, Director of Education When I wrote my previous article on telehealth, I had no idea what …
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Q & A with Susan B. Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAAN
Could you please share with us what drew you to your role as Senior Adviser for Nursing at the Robert …
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AA Women and Heart Disease: More than Half of African-American Women in the United States has Heart Disease
It’s a startling statistic but it’s one that has persisted for several years. African-American women have one of the highest …
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National Wear Red Day and American Heart Month
Join NPACE in celebrating American Heart Month. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and The Heart Truth® are promoting awareness about heart …
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Year of the Nurse – Celebrating Nurses and Midwives
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 2020 the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife” in honor of the 200th birth anniversary of …
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FOLLOWING FARATO – WHEN GOOD WORLDS COLLIDE
In December, we celebrated the upcoming holiday season with the heartwarming story of Karen Windle, RNC, MS, WHNP-BC, long-standing NPACE board member …
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THE NPACE DIFFERENTIATOR — WE GIVE BACK
We are proud to be distinguished as a nonprofit dedicated to improving patient outcomes through excellence in education. As we …
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Loretta Ford interview/video
Dr. Loretta C. Ford, co-founder of the first NP Program in the United States (1965), was recently interviewed by Dr. …
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