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
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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.
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Notes for NP Students, Preceptors, and Faculty
NPACE works hard all year to provide continuing education at a reduced or no cost to nurse practitioners. Here are a few updates on our great grant funded content: