187. Can AI Improve Patient Care?

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.

Are you a nurse practitioner looking to leverage AI in your practice safely and effectively? Then this conversation is for you! Our guests today on NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® are Lisa Anderson and Madison Edwards, two professionals who share how NPs can responsibly use software like AI scribes to enhance the high-quality care they already provide to patients.   This podcast made possible by Proliability.

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.

Nurse practitioner and cardiology expert Colleen Walsh-Irwin returns to NP Pulse to give us all an overview of the latest guidelines for dyslipidemia. Walsh-Irwin walks us through what the new guidelines recommend, and details how NPs can work with patients to prevent cardiovascular disease and improve LDL-C scores.    This podcast made possible by Amgen. 

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

On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, nurse practitioner (NP) expert Sun Jones leads us through a discussion about AI, a technology that now seems to be everywhere. Jones explores how she utilizes AI, and shares strategies to help NPs get the most out of AI in their clinics and other professional settings. 

On this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, returning guests Ruth Carrico and Diane Padden share how they reenvisioned the Loretta Ford Visionary Leadership Program as an enhanced experience to guide NPs into developing practical leadership skills applicable to educational and entrepreneurial settings. Carrico and Padden discuss how they developed the revamped program and explain how NPs can apply today to become a part of the 2027 cohort.

On this accredited episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, join esteemed faculty as they discuss the latest evidence-based guidance, including current recommendations and emerging updates in adult vaccination. The faculty will also be accompanied by two mothers who will share the powerful, impactful experiences of losing their daughters to a vaccine-preventable disease (VPD), meningitis. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Explain the risk and burden of VPDs in adults, including the disproportionate impact among certain subpopulations caused by disparities in patient education and inequitable access. Review the latest Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) adult vaccination recommendations. Identify recent and emerging changes in the adult vaccination landscape. Identify strategies to facilitate the implementation of adult vaccination standards, particularly among vulnerable, minoritized adults and populations at risk for severe disease complications. A participation code will be provided at the END of the podcast — make sure to write this code down. Once you have listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the AANP CE Center. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and: Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the activity posttest. Complete the activity evaluation. This will award your CE credit and certificate of completion. 1.0 CE will be available through July 31, 2027. This educational activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from GSK.

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.

John Manna became a nurse after witnessing the huge impact nurses could have on their patients on an overseas trip. Now an NP specializing in lifestyle medicine, he joins NP Pulse to share the six pillars of whole-person care, and walks us through the latest updates in GLP-1 usage, diabetes treatment and the importance of diet and exercise.