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November 7, 2023

NPACE NOTES: November Newsletter!

From the Director

National NP Week and Gratitude November
By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Executive Director, NPACE
November 12th through the 18th, 2023 is National Nurse Practitioner Week. Interestingly, the month of November is also gratitude month. Gratitude for this profession and the people who choose it runs deep for me. The week signifies so much for me, as the profession has grown and changed in my 22+ years as a member.
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Breast Cancer Screening Update
Sarah J. Locke, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC, RNC-OB, NE-BC
Each year there are more pink-colored products on the market, and the strategy of awareness is working. Breast cancer mortality rates have decreased by 43% since 1989, in part due to increased awareness, but also due to higher rates of screening mammography and technology and treatment improvements. The 5-year breast cancer survival rate also increased from 75% to 91% since 1975. However, overall rates of breast cancer are increasing by about 0.5% annually since the mid-2000s, including a 2% annual increase in the 40- to 49-year-old age range between 2016 and 2019. Increasing rates may be attributed to earlier detection.
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The Friends of NPACE Podcast Episode of the Month

The Friends of NPACE Podcast Episode 4: Wendy’s World- A Conversation with Wendy Wright
Dr. Wendy Wright, nationally renowned Nurse Practitioner, educator, advisor and speaker, joins us on episode 4 of the Friends of NPACE Podcast to for an incredible deep-dive discussion on why she wanted to become a nurse practitioner, how she began speaking at nurse practitioner conferences, and shares amazing insights on her personal and professional journey.

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November 6, 2023

November Director Notes

November Director Notes

National NP Week and Gratitude November By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP Executive Director, NPACE

November 12^th through the 18^th, 2023 is National Nurse Practitioner Week. Interestingly, the month of November is also gratitude month. Gratitude for this profession and the people who choose it runs deep for me. The week signifies so much for me, as the profession has grown and changed in my 22+ years as a member.
NPACE will be recognizing NP Week and Veteran’s Day in-person with our attendees in Phoenix, Arizona, we will also celebrate with every single NP organization, state association, and individual practitioner across the country in recognition of the hard work of nurse practitioners to improve health outcomes of individuals and communities across this nation. My own NP provider has been a welcome and knowledgeable source of healthcare for myself and my children over the years. In reflecting on the NP profession and my gratitude towards it. Here are the things I would say about being an NP:

–  It has never been a leisurely ride.
–  There is always more to do.
–  Means meeting the most incredible people who are peers, leaders, mentors, and even my patients. These are the human connections I would never trade.
–  As NPs, we continue to fight some of the same battles, but with better knowledge and evidence behind our practice, that we have been fighting for decades.
–  I am grateful for all the places my education has taken me.
–  I am grateful for the frontline NP faculty who are helping teach and guide new students in an ever-demanding profession.
–  As an NP I cannot do everything nor have it all, but I have had to learn to say ‘no’ and practice self-care. Work has forced me to do this, and it is a difficult, but a much-needed lesson.
–  Healthcare in general is a difficult and traumatic place to be but needed more than ever. Healthcare work is human-to-human work at its core.
–  All healthcare professionals must work as a team.
– Learning never stops. Never.
Feel free to share your thoughts on being an NP with us through one of our social media channels, a DM, an email, or at an in-person event. NPACE celebrates NP week with you, we are grateful for every one of you.

Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP,
Executive Director, NPACE
October 12, 2023

NPACE NOTES: October 2023

From the Director

Obesity, what are we missing as clinicians? By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP Executive Director, NPACE Recently, I am pondering the predominance and complexity of obesity treatment. While in a general family practice, so many patients I encounter are presenting with complications and comorbidities of obesity. Nearly every conference I have attended in the past few years has had some education on obesity management and yet my population of patients battling this condition continues to rise and I often feel I am missing the mark in treatment. Continue Reading

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Take Care of Yourself to Better Care for Others By: Indira Maurer, DNP, MSN, FNP-C

We can all agree that assessing our patients’ stress level is important. Providing resources and suggestions for ways in which to manage their stress is essential. Yet, do we as providers identify our own stress? Do nurse practitioners acknowledge their own need for stress management? Stress is the very backbone of provider burnout, but do we see the signs to recognize when burnout is setting in? Burnout is a state of physical and/or emotional exhaustion that may be accompanied with a reduced sense of accomplishment and loss of personal identity.4 This can ultimately affect physical and mental well-being. Approximately 65% of nurse practitioners reported feeling burned out and/or depressed.1 Continue Reading

Friends of NPACE Podcast

Now introducing The Friends of NPACE Podcast! This podcast provides fun, exciting, and engaging conversations about Nurse Practitioners, professional practice, patient outcomes, and healthcare. Each episode will have insightful guests to help discuss the topic at hand. Guess range from spectacular NPACE Speakers, board and staff members, other experts in the field, and more. Tune in monthly for new episodes on your favorite streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and the NPACE Learning Center)

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NPACE 2024 Conferences

Check out the amazing conference locations NPACE has planned for next year including Boston, Hilton Head, Dana Point and more. Earn CE credit at each conference that covers a range of topics with a focus at each conference of Primary Care, Pharmacology, or Acute Care.
Each location offers a great opportunity to earn CE credit form interesting topics, network with the NPACE community, explore new cities and much more! All NPACE sessions at each conference will be recorded and available to attendees 90 days post conference giving you the time to enjoy the lovely locations.
Also, save on registration using our hotel discount pricing. Stay 3+ nights at the conference hotel and save $150 off your registration price.
Reserve your spot at an NPACE 2024 conference today!

NPACE 2024 Conferences

September Bundle of the Month

Save on the October NPACE bundle of the month! Take 10% off the Rapid Primary Care Bundle for the entire month of October. Earn 9.0 CE Credits with 8.75 as Pharmacology credits by completing this bundle. Act fast, as this discount is only available until October 31st at 11:59 PM EST. Primary care pharmacology is a critical topic where clinicians need a rapid and thorough update. This package covers updates in type 2 diabetes management, hyperlipidemia, asthma guidelines, contraception, medication updates for 2021, immunizations, and managing depression. Use Code: OCTBUNDLE23 at checkout to take advantage of this offer.

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Notes for NP Students, Preceptors, and Faculty

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October 12, 2023

October Director Notes

October Director Notes

Obesity, what are we missing as clinicians?

By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Executive Director, NPACE

Obesity, what are we missing as clinicians? Recently, I am pondering the predominance and complexity of obesity treatment. While in a general family practice, so many patients I encounter are presenting with complications and comorbidities of obesity. Nearly every conference I have attended in the past few years has had some education on obesity management and yet my population of patients battling this condition continues to rise and I often feel I am missing the mark in treatment.
Although commonly understood as a complex condition noted by an excess accumulation of body fat, it is too often only associated with lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. Understanding the pathophysiology of the disease as a chronic, endocrine disorder and changing how we teach and manage the disease long-term is somewhat missing.
NPACE is very proud to support the health of nurse practitioners, but also our patients, in a new venture, The Friends of NPACE Podcast which can be found at our learning center, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. In a recent episode, generously supported by an educational grant from Lilly, I was fortunate enough to ask experts Dr. Angie Golden and Christine Kessler some of my burning questions on the topic of obesity as a chronic endocrine disorder. The episode is full of important information and worth 0.75 of continuing education credit, but touches on some of the most critical points of tackling obesity management in primary care, so that we can begin to make a difference.
Beyond the fantastic podcast episode, we have invited Dr. Golden and Christine Kessler to join us in Cape Cod in October, 2023 for an innovative 3 hour workshop where audience members are encouraged to engage, bring their own complex obesity practice issues, and ask the experts themselves. There is still space to join us in Cape Cod, but it is limited so book now. Visit us at npace.org to reserve your spot for this and other great workshops, including how to start your own business.
I am convinced that if we work hard to educate better and then take small actions as clinicians based on new knowledge that we can impact our patients lives and health. If you have thoughts on this and other topics, please reach out to us at npace@npace.org or join our conversations on social media on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP,
Executive Director, NPACE
August 21, 2023

NPACE NOTES: AUGUST 2023

From the Director

Should Practicing NPs Make Back To School Time a Priority for Themselves?

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director
It’s fall and back to school is on top of mind for many. In contemplating this time of year it dawned on me that I only think of back to school as a season for the kids, or when I was teaching it also coincided with preparing for my own classes and students. What if ‘back to school’ was a time for everyone? What if we all used each fall as a time to reflect on our own current learning needs, the things to improve our practice, or to explore areas unknown? What would it look like if once a year we really set aside time for ourselves to better our minds and our professional practice? Continue Reading

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July 26, 2023

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. Mental health is a large factor in general well-being. Mental health disorders affect individuals of all ages, race, and gender; inclusive of our pediatric and adolescent patients². The incidence of mental health disorders in children and adolescents continues to increase over time, with a significant uptick associated with the pandemic³.

More than 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States are afflicted with a mental, behavior or emotional health disorder¹. More than 7% of children between the ages of 3-17 years, experience symptoms of depression and more than 3% experienced anxiety¹. In 2018, suicide was reported as the 2^nd leading cause of death among children and adolescents ages 10-24 years².

The recent pandemic caused significant strain on access to health care, the quality of education, limited digital access, and reduced availability of affordable housing. These factors all created added stress for many families in our communities³. These stressors, along with long term physical and social isolation, and fears of COVID infection, lead to an increase in emotional and behavioral symptoms³. These symptoms include:
- Infants and children between the ages of 3-18 have shown signs of disruptions of physiologic processes such as sleep, toileting and feeding³. They have demonstrated separation anxiety and become more socially withdrawn³.
- Worldwide, the incidence of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents has more than double what they once were pre-pandemic. One in 4 childrenare experiencing increased symptoms of depression while 20% are experiencing anxiety³.
- During the pandemic, there has been an increase rate of emergency department visits by adolescent females between the ages of 12-17 years³.
  - During 202, they had an increase in eating and tic disorders.
  - During 2021, there was an increase in depression, eating, tic, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
  - In January of 2022, there was an increase of anxiety, trauma and stressor-related, eating, tic and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and overall mental health visits, compared with January of 2019.
As primary care providers, we are at the frontline to offer preventative efforts across all levels. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends promoting and educating on social-emotional health and healthy relationships, screening for mental health disorders, and treatment and co-management as needed with mental health professionals².

There are a multitude of resources available for mental health screening. Among those, there are screening tools that are fast, free of charge and effective at identifying existing disorders, at risk individuals, or assist in starting the conversation of mental and emotional health¹.

DSM-5 Online Assessment Measures (APA)
- Contains 25 questions to screen for depression, anger, irritability, mania, anxiety, somatic symptoms, inattention, suicidal ideation/attempt, psychosis, sleep disturbance, repetitive thoughts and behaviors, substance use.
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) Screeners
- Multiple questionnaires that range from 2-83 questions. The longer versions address mood problems, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol abuse, somatoform disorders.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item Scale (GAD-7)
- 7 questions focused on generalized anxiety symptoms.
Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC-17, PSC, PSC-Y/Y-PSC)
- 17 or 35 question versions. Screens for internalizing and externalizing behaviors, and attention.
Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)
- 25 questions. Screens for problems with attention, anxiety/depression, conduct, peer relationships, and prosocial behaviors.
Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED)
- 41 questions screening for anxiety disorders.
Spence Children’s Anxiety Scale (SCAS)
- 35-45 questions. Screens for anxiety.
Mental health screening must be a priority component of every pediatric patient encounter. Screening tools provide an opportunity for providers to identify any existing mental health disorders and allow to engage in conversation that promotes and support the understanding of mental well-being.

References
1. Jennifer Goldman, Goldman J. Mental Health Screening for Children & Teens. Medical Home Portal – Mental Health Screening for Children & Teens.
2. Mental Health Initiatives. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2023.
3. Interim guidance on supporting the emotional and behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Academy of Pediatrics. 2022.
July 25, 2023

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, the possible effects on our patients cannot be ignored. Knowing local trends and risks is important to being prepared and preparing patients. Beyond staying indoors, wearing sunscreen, and drinking more water there are other ways that rising temperatures are affecting patient health. Vulnerable populations are the most at risk. These include persons with minimal resources, patients with chronic disease, the elderly, and children as most susceptible to extreme heat. One easy first step is finding a list of public spaces that offer heat relief, similar to storm shelters. Many communities need help in advocating and managing such heat safe spaces.

Besides protection from direct heat, spread of infectious diseases appears to be a secondary affect. Rising temperatures, coupled with the effects of human population growth are contributing to infectious disease pattern changes. Florida for example, is now noting cases of malaria as well as chikungunya, both mosquito born illnesses. Other infectious diseases on the rise include Lyme disease, West Nile Virus, and Valley fever. Clinicians should encourage patients to use mosquito repellants, netting, minimize open windows, and checking for insect bites after being outdoors. Insect bite reports continue to rise, but a contributing co-factor is animal displacement into populated areas due to habitat changes. Rising water temperatures appear to be contributing to increased risk for water born illness and related infections.

Air pollutants are also linked to rising temperatures. Increased rates of respiratory problems can also be seen with heat as rising temperatures cause a concentration of air pollutants. Making patients with respiratory problems aware of this complication, coupled with early lung disease diagnosis and treatment can be of benefit.

Resources on infectious disease and rising temperature related health information can be found at the links below. Increasing temperatures and the repercussions are a wide-reaching public health issue. No patient population will be left unaffected. Helping our patients to improve their health outcomes, being knowledgeable of new diseases and risks, monitoring local health issues, and advocating for patients and communities continues to be of utmost importance.

CDC Climate Effects on Health – https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/default.htm

NIHHIS at Heat.gov – https://www.heat.gov/pages/who-is-at-risk-to-extreme-heat

The Lancet, Climate Change: Fires, floods, and infectious disease – https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(21)00220-2/fulltext

Climate and Health Resources – https://climatehealthaction.org/go/resources/
July 18, 2023

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 statistics for adults in the U.S. including current statistics, risk factors, comorbidities, and how to access current guidelines for treatment. Click the button to view the PDF Obesity Infographic

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June 29, 2023

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 sunshine is essential for our body to process vitamin D. However, ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages skin no matter what your skin tone. Some essential facts – 1 in 5 Americans get skin cancer, the most common type in the United States, with over five million cases yearly.^{(1, 2)} Exposure to the sun’s UV light causes most cancers, and getting sunburned five times doubles the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.⁽¹⁾ Skin that is unprotected from UV radiation (UVA and UVB) can have the DNA at the cellular level damaged as quickly as 15 minutes.⁽³⁾ This damage can lead to cancer, generally divided into melanoma and non-melanoma.

The most common non-melanoma types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. The affected cells are in the top layer of the skin and are easily damaged from sun exposure. Skin color affects the risk of developing skin cancer. It is known that the less melanin in the skin, the greater the risk. One reason is that cutaneous melanin helps absorb UV and has antioxidant and scavenging capabilities, meaning that there is a lower incidence of skin cancer in individuals with dark skin compared to fair skin.⁽⁴⁾ While melanoma is more common (about 30 times) in Caucasian vs. black persons, people with darker skin colors are typically diagnosed at later stages, and cancer is more difficult to treat. While more melanin may be protective, dark-skinned individuals are also at risk for melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers. ⁽⁴⁾This supports the importance of an annual full-body skin exam for everyone.

Full body screening with a provider or nurse is important to examine any moles, birthmarks, or other pigmented areas that look abnormal. A biopsy is needed to diagnose skin cancer definitively. While the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded there is not enough evidence to recommend for or against routine screenings⁽⁵⁾, the National Cancer Institute ⁶⁾ recommends a full body skin exam to asymptomatic adolescents and adults without a history of premalignant or malignant skin lesions. Visual exams utilize the ABCDE (asymmetry, border irregularity, nonuniform color, diameter greater than 6mm, and evolves over time) or the ugly duckling sign. This pigmented lesion does not resemble other moles on the patient’s body. A magnifying device known as a dermatoscope is used to identify lesions. Mobile phone applications have been developed to evaluate skin lesions. However, they are still new and require further research for accuracy. Providers and patients share responsibility for checking skin for new or unusual growths, especially for those at a higher risk of developing skin cancer.⁽⁷⁾ For all, sun exposure should be done with a great deal of caution.

As with any condition, screening tests have risks, and education on prevention is a priority. The priority with prevention is to protect yourself from harmful UV radiation. Remember, the sun’s rays reflect off water, sand, concrete, snow, through fog and clouds, and even below the water’s surface. Mineral-based sunscreen such as zinc oxide reflects light away from the skin’s surface. Titanium dioxide is also recognized as a safe and effective physical sunscreen.⁽⁸⁾ Other preventive measures include seeking shade, reapplying sunscreen every two hours, wearing lip balm with SPF 15 or higher and a hat, UV sunglasses, and other protective clothing.

References
1. Infographic: UV Safety Awareness Month. Weill Cornell Medicine. July 26, 2022 https://weillcornell.org/news/infographic-uv-safety-awareness-month
2. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin Cancer Foundation. https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/
3. Skin Cancer Awareness Month: How to Reduce your Risk. May 1, 2021 https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/
4. LaBerge, G. S., Duvall, E., Grasmick, Z., ….Recent advances in studies of skin color and skin cancer. Yale J Biol Med 2020 March, 93(1): 69-80. PMID 32226338 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7087065/
5. S. Preventive Services Task Force. Skin Cancer: Screening. April 18, 2023 https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/skin-cancer-screening
6. National Cancer Screening. Skin Cancer Screening (PDQ^®) – Patient Version. March 30, 2023 https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/patient/skin-screening-pdq
7. Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin Cancer Prevention: Protect Yourself with a Complete Approach. 2023. https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/
8. What Sunscreen Ingredients to Look for –and Which Banned Ones to Avoid. Healthline. June 13, 2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/best-sunscreen-ingredients
May 31, 2023

NPACE Notes: May 2023
From the Director

Nurses’ Month & Helping Form New NPs

By: Terri Schmitt, Executive Director

May is a month of celebration. We celebrate Mother’s Day, International Workers’ Day, and of course National Nurses’ Month. Here at NPACE, we are excited to honor all nurses for their professional work. As a way of giving back to the healthcare community, NPACE is pleased to offer 20% off your entire cart on our Learning Center from May 24^th to May 31^st, using code NURSESMONTH. We have courses that meet every of your learning need, licensing, or recertification renewal. Browse our courses today! Don’t forget to set a side time for self-care activities. NPACE Free Yoga and Meditation sessions are a great way for you to relax and spend time with yourself.

One of our other priorities is impacting the next generation of NPs continue reading…

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Bundle of the Month Promotion – Primary Care Bundle 2023

Take $40 (10%) off the Primary Care 2023 Bundle for the entire month of May. Earn a total of 14.0 CE Credit & 11.5 Pharmacology CE upon completion by May 31st at 11:59 PM EST.

For a quick review of common primary care issues, this 11-course bundle has you covered. Topics include common orthopedic concerns, Type 2 diabetes, lipid management, asthma guidelines, hypertension, contraceptive management, abdominal pain, and more.

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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 United States¹. While it is not a condition secondary to aging, it is more common in older men with diabetes and / or hypertension¹. Some of the potential risk factors include¹:
1. Diabetes
2. Hypertension
3. Medications for hypertension, depression, & allergies
4. Treatment for prostate cancer or benign prostatic hypertrophy
5. Surgery of the pelvic area or spinal cord
6. Tobacco products or alcohol consumption
7. Sleep disorders
While more than 95% of ED cases Continue reading

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