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NPACE Notes: September 2024 Newsletter
From the Director Fall thoughts: What do Halloween and Healthcare Have in Common?By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANPExecutive...
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NPACE Staff - What We're Thankful For!
From the Director
NP Week 2024: We've come a long way baby!
By: Terri Schmitt PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Executive Director, NPACE
Upon becoming a nurse practitioner 23 years ago, I practiced in one of the most restrictive states in the U.S. in one of only two nurse practitioner-owned clinics in the entire state. We were rural. We were predominantly serving a population that was largely uninsured or with only Medicaid coverage. I vividly recall strategies we employed to navigate the complexities of obtaining DME; we would meticulously draft paperwork to present to our collaborative practice physician on his once weekly visits. He was compensated hourly for reviewing and signing charts, assisting with orders that could only be authorized by a doctor, and providing consultations as necessary. During that time, reimbursement rates from Medicaid and insurance were suboptimal for NPs, we were prohibited from prescribing controlled substances, and our collaborative practice physician was required to reside within a specific radius of the clinic.
Monthly Article
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice
Lisa Mathis MSN, FNP-BC, ANCC Program Director NPACE
Fall is in the air! The temperature has changed from warm and muggy to cool and crisp. The fall breezes blow the orange and yellow leaves around like colorful tornados that adorns lawns and streets. In the stores, before the ghosts and spider décor is off the shelves, the pumpkin and fall decorations are strategically placed to catch the consumer’s eye. Coffee shops entice us with Pumpkin Lattes, Pumpkin spice teas and various fall sundries. The smell of apple spice and cinnamon infiltrate the nostrils in such a pleasant way. But pumpkins are much more than a fall treat, or a symbol of when to pull out our flannel shirts and sweaters.
Long Awaited 2025 Conference is Now Open!
Join NPACE in 2025 to earn your CE credit at any of the fabulous locations planned!
- Las Vegas, NV - Bellagio Hotel (3-day Primary Care & Pharmacology Conference)
- Chicago, IL - Intercontinental Magnificent Mile (3-day Pharmacology Conference)
- Cape Cod, MA - Seacrest Beach Resort (4-day Primary Care & Pharmacology Conference)
- Phoenix, AZ - Sheraton Wild Horse Pass (4-day Primary Care, Acute Care & Pharmacology Conference)
- Orlando, FL - Hilton Bonnet Creek (4-day Primary Care & Acute Care Conference)
Each conference is unique, offering a variety topics in Primary Care, Pharmacology, or Acute Care. Each location offers great opportunities to earn CE credit with amazing speakers, networking with the NPACE community, exploring new cities and much more!
New CE Podcast
In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, nurse practitioner and vaccine expert Dr. Wendy Wright joins host Terri Schmitt to have a frank discussion on the current state of vaccine uptake and what both patients and providers believe.
Fact vs. fiction in a post-COVID era of vaccinations is discussed. Facts on vaccinations are presented for patients, families, and providers, while open discussions and finding common ground with one another to achieve health outcomes is emphasized.
Earn 0.5 CE Credit (0.5 Pharmacology CE) upon completion of this podcast episode from a generous grant from Merck. To redeem your CE credit visit the NPACE Learning Center where this episode is available for free with a CE certificate redeemable upon completion.
NPACE Learning Center
This section brings you featured courses, bundles, and on-demand conferences available for lowered prices! Featured deals are heavily discounted to only $10 per CE credit making these great learning opportunities, with savings you don’t want to miss out on.
This section will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back frequently to view new deals on other great courses.
View the new Featured Deals Section today!
The CE You Need on the NPACE Learning Center
Earn your CE credit with an NPACE 2024 CE Bundle today!
Find the exact topic you are looking for on the NPACE Learning Center and start earning CE from the comfort of your home. Bundles range from 7.0 - 30.5 CE credits and will cover important learning aspects, presented by expert speakers.
All bundles have been updated to include the most recent and relevant information needed to keep you up to date in your practice. Topics include Primary Care, Women's Health, Pharmacology & much more.
Find your perfect bundle and start earning CE today!
The Friends of NPACE Podcast is Back with Season 2!
The Friends of NPACE podcast is back for Season 2!
In this new episode, we are joined by Alport Syndrome Foundation's Patient Engagement Coordinator, Maddison Martin!
Maddie is 25 years old and received a kidney transplant from a living donor when she was 19. In volunteering for, and now working with ASF, she has also come to know the stories and experiences of many other Alport syndrome patients. She is also a nurse, having worked on the same transplant floor where she received her own kidney transplant. Listen to her amazing story and how ASF is able to assist other Alport syndrome patients.
Tune in every other Wednesday for new episodes of the Friends of NPACE Podcast on your favorite streaming platform (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Amazon Music).
Healio Highlight Article
Headline News: "World Psoriasis Day: Top Healio stories highlight challenges of disease"
"Around the world, approximately 125 million people suffer from psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. On Oct. 29, World Psoriasis Day, we recognize the challenges of and treatment advances for patients with psoriasis.
To raise awareness, Healio compiled a list of the top news in psoriasis this year" (Healio, 2024).
Key Takeaways:
- This year’s top psoriasis-related story highlights the impact of early-life nutrition on psoriasis risk.
- Many headlines surrounding comorbidities also dominated headlines.
Partner Highlights
Join us for a new Free CE program on Improving Migraine Management in Primary Care with NPACE partner PCEC! Complete before November 30th to earn credit! Click the program link to view course objectives, and abstract and to start earning CE now!
NPACE is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with EG Prep to offer you access to their exceptional cutting-edge courses and resources designed to elevate your practice, enhance your skills, and support your professional growth.
Clinical Nurse Educator Academy
The Clinical Nurse Educator Academy is a professional development program funded by HRSA to increase the Nursing Education workforce in clinical settings. As Nurse Practitioners (NPs), we may not have been formally educated in our graduate programs in the theories and competencies of a nurse educator, yet we often serve as Preceptors and sometimes serve as faculty with Schools of Nursing. As the NP workforce continues to rapidly expand, we should be educated in the knowledge, skills and abilities of a Nurse Educator. Developing our own clinical educator competencies will help us to become more confident, structure learning experiences for learners, and mitigate the risk of slowing our productivity down during patient care.