From the Director
Impacting Local Community Health
By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Executive Director, NPACE
When I think of U.S. healthcare there is a wave of mixed emotions; sadness, frustration, anger, disbelief, helplessness, and futility. Every shift I work, every time I read a pharmacy benefits document, hear another patient’s story, or each patient’s protest at getting lab, a screening, declining to be seen urgently because of true fear of cost, my emotions surge. If healthcare brings such emotion to me, I can only imagine how patients feel.
However, I am hopeful for 2024. Insulin by all major companies is no more than $35 a vial with coupons and most major insurers have lowered insulin prices. New telehealth options are changing access and affordability. More providers are embracing new ways to improve access and cost within their practices.
Monthly Article
Garlic- More Than Just Flavor
Indira Maurer, DNP, MSN, FNP-C
The start of a new year brings increased awareness to our sense of health and
wellness. The focus is often on overall wellbeing and starting routines to help shed unwanted holiday weight. As many as 76% of patients incorporate complementary or alternative treatments into their health regimen1. For many cultures, spiritual and religious beliefs are entwined with healthcare goals. Incorporating herbal supplements that are congruent with cultural and healthcare beliefs can improve overall wellbeing and increase compliance with the treatment plan for chronic conditions1. Garlic is one of the most frequently used herbal supplements2.
NPACE Grant Funded Education
COVID treatment and Drug-Drug Interactions
As the winter months are upon us, knowledge of treatment for SARS-COVID 19 is critical for clinicians. Education by Dr. Wendy Wright on COVID treatment and drug-drug interactions. Check out this free education with pharmacology credit at our learning center at learn.npace.org. Click here
For those of you who have been a part of this excellent education, NPACE would love to hear about your learning gains after the education. For a chance to win a quarterly drawing for a $100 amazon gift card take our brief survey.
NPACE 2024 Conferences
Have you registered for Hilton Head?
Hilton Head will quickly become one of your favorite destinations. With its relaxed lifestyle, amazing ocean views, and colorful beach sunrises. Do you love to golf? Picture yourself teeing off on one of the many championship golf courses. Perhaps your New Year resolution is to be more active. Take advantage of the 12 miles of sandy beach for a morning run or afternoon walk. There’s something for everyone! We have fabulous speakers lined up in a top-notch location! Don’t miss out, this is your chance to experience all the beauty Hilton Head offers.
Register for ANY in-person conference by February 9th and receive FREE access to our February 21st webinar where you can earn an additional 6.5 CE Credits! Once registered for an in-person event, you will receive a code & instructions to register for the webinar on Monday, February 12th.
Get a head start this year on earning your CE credit!
The NPACE Learning Center is the place to go for any CE credit needs. Offering CE Bundles, Virtual Conferences, and 180+ courses you will be able to find the exact topic you need. There are also specialty courses focused on licensing and certifications, faculty development, and more.
Visit the NPACE Learning Center today to see all the terrific content we have available and earn your CE credit!
The Friends of NPACE Podcast
At NPACE we always try to look for ways to benefit our NP community.
Visit the NPACE Learning Center today and take advantage of our free educational resources available! View our many resources such as earning CE credit, practicing your yoga positions, tuning into the NPACE podcast, and more all for free.
The NPACE Learning Center is your one-stop shop for all your NP needs.
Visit the NPACE Learning Center today & check out The Friends of NPACE Podcast.
Partner Highlight
Learners must complete this program by January 15th to earn CE Credit!