On this episode NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, we’re joined by guests Alanna Kavanaugh and Felesia Bowen to talk about obstructive lung disease, and specifically asthma. We’ll discuss how to test for asthma and some of the more exciting treatments out now or on the horizon — and you’ll gain a new perspective and important information about how to best treat patients with obstructive lung disease.
 
This podcast made possible by Sanofi/Regeneron.

On this episode NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, we’re joined by guests Alanna Kavanaugh and Felesia Bowen to talk about obstructive lung disease, and specifically asthma. We’ll discuss how to test for asthma and some of the more exciting treatments out now or on the horizon — and you’ll gain a new perspective and important information about how to best treat patients with obstructive lung disease. This podcast made possible by Sanofi/Regeneron.

On this episode NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, we’re joined by guests Alanna Kavanaugh and Felesia Bowen to talk about obstructive lung disease, and specifically asthma. We’ll discuss how to test for asthma and some of the more exciting treatments out now or on the horizon — and you’ll gain a new perspective and important information about how to best treat patients&nbsp;with obstructive lung disease.
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This podcast made possible by Sanofi/Regeneron.

192. Breathing Easier With Modern Asthma Management

Lifestyle medicine expert and family nurse practitioner John Manna returns to NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® to speak about the many exciting developments taking place in the world of GLP-1s. Manna explains the connection between a GLP-1 regimen and therapeutic lifestyle interventions; addresses some concerns he has seen in his practice regarding side effects related to GLP-1 use; and speaks about what health care providers can expect to see in the near future when it comes to these life-changing medications.

Lifestyle medicine expert and family nurse practitioner John Manna returns to NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® to speak about the many exciting developments taking place in the world of GLP-1s. Manna explains the connection between a GLP-1 regimen and therapeutic lifestyle interventions; addresses some concerns he has seen in his practice regarding side effects related to GLP-1 use; and speaks about what health care providers can expect to see in the near future when it comes to these life-changing medications.

190. Getting Comfortable with GLP-1s: Side Effects, Lifestyle Changes and What's Next

Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety, and Athlete Wellbeing for NPs
Sports physicals are far more than routine clearance exams — they are critical preventive health encounters that allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to identify medical, mental health and safety concerns before an athlete takes the field.
In episode six of Updates in Adolescent health: Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety and Athlete Well-being for NPs, Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges discuss best practices for preparticipation physicals, including cardiac screening, concussion management, injury prevention, nutrition and mental health assessment. They also explore the impact of early sport specialization, social media and performance pressures on young athletes, while providing practical strategies to help NPs promote safe participation and long-term athlete well-being.
Learners may claim 1.0 CE credit for this program through August 31, 2028

Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety, and Athlete Wellbeing for NPs Sports physicals are far more than routine clearance exams — they are critical preventive health encounters that allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to identify medical, mental health and safety concerns before an athlete takes the field. In episode six of Updates in Adolescent health: Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety and Athlete Well-being for NPs, Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges discuss best practices for preparticipation physicals, including cardiac screening, concussion management, injury prevention, nutrition and mental health assessment. They also explore the impact of early sport specialization, social media and performance pressures on young athletes, while providing practical strategies to help NPs promote safe participation and long-term athlete well-being. Learners may claim 1.0 CE credit for this program through August 31, 2028

Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety, and Athlete Wellbeing for NPs
Sports physicals are far more than routine clearance exams — they are critical preventive health encounters that allow nurse practitioners (NPs) to identify medical, mental health and safety concerns before an athlete takes the field.
In episode six of Updates in Adolescent health: Beyond the Physical-Comprehensive Sports Evaluation, Safety and Athlete Well-being for NPs, Jessica Peck and Ashley Hodges discuss best practices for preparticipation physicals, including cardiac screening, concussion management, injury prevention, nutrition and mental health assessment. They also explore the impact of early sport specialization, social media and performance pressures on young athletes, while providing practical strategies to help NPs promote safe participation and long-term athlete well-being.
Learners may claim 1.0 CE credit for this program through August 31, 2028

188. Updates in Adolescent Health (PT6) (CE)

Parkinson's disease – a chronic degenerative disorder – is diagnosed in 90,000 Americans annually. As our understanding and treatment of the disease continues to grow, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals continue to provide patients with the latest updates in care.
Joan Miravite is a nurse practitioner and expert on Parkinson’s disease, and is here to talk with us about the diagnostic criteria and progression of the disease; managing Parkinson’s through medication and surgical therapies; and much more.
Will you be attending the 2026 AANP National Conference? Dr. Miravite will be presenting the session “Parkinson’s Disease Primer” on Tuesday, June 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Parkinson's disease – a chronic degenerative disorder – is diagnosed in 90,000 Americans annually. As our understanding and treatment of the disease continues to grow, nurse practitioners and other health care professionals continue to provide patients with the latest updates in care. Joan Miravite is a nurse practitioner and expert on Parkinson’s disease, and is here to talk with us about the diagnostic criteria and progression of the disease; managing Parkinson’s through medication and surgical therapies; and much more. Will you be attending the 2026 AANP National Conference? Dr. Miravite will be presenting the session “Parkinson’s Disease Primer” on Tuesday, June 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

184. Advancements in Parkinson's Care

Robin Arends returns to NP Pulse to speak about an important topic: navigating dementia care. Arends discusses when to start screening patients for dementia, details the different types of dementia and offers suggestions to help older patients stay mentally active.

Robin Arends returns to NP Pulse to speak about an important topic: navigating dementia care. Arends discusses when to start screening patients for dementia, details the different types of dementia and offers suggestions to help older patients stay mentally active.

178. Navigating Dementia

How can nurse practitioners take the lead in navigating infectious disease control? How has the clever and ferocious coronavirus changed the game for health care providers and what can we expect heading into flu season? AANP President Sophia Thomas sits down with nurse practitioner experts Dr. Hudson Garrett and Dr. Ruth Carrico for a candid discussion in part one of this two-part conversation.

01. Part 1: Infectious Disease Control - Before and After COVID

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) brings you discussions around the most important topics and issues related to nurse practitioner (NP) practice, education, advocacy, research and leadership. Tune in each month for stories and in-depth conversations with NPs and health care leaders who you can’t hear anywhere else.

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