Rosa Hart, a stroke certified registered nurse with the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, describes new updates from the America Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s January release of the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. This guideline replaces the 2018-2019 guideline and updates. In the same month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the top 5 causes of mortality in the United States and identified stroke as the 5th cause of death in the country. Stroke contributes to over 162,000 deaths annually and accounts for approximately 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease. It is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, occurring on average every 40 seconds.

Rosa Hart, a stroke certified registered nurse with the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses, describes new updates from the America Heart Association and the American Stroke Association&rsquo;s January release of the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. This guideline replaces the 2018-2019 guideline and updates. In the same month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified the top 5 causes of mortality in the United States and identified stroke as the 5th cause of death in the country. Stroke contributes to over 162,000 deaths annually and accounts for approximately 1 in 6 deaths from cardiovascular disease. It is one of the leading causes of long-term disability, occurring on average every 40 seconds.

Update from the 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

This Podcast highlights the rural healthcare center established by Northern Michigan University (NMU) and its impact on the rural population who reside in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Former Director James K. Haveman of the Michigan Department of Community Health under two Governors, and Elise Bur the Director of the Center discuss the evolution of the NMU Rural Healthcare Center and its impact on providing determinants of health to a unique patient population.

This Podcast highlights the rural healthcare center established by Northern Michigan University (NMU) and its impact on the rural population who reside in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Former Director James K. Haveman of the Michigan Department of Community Health under two Governors, and Elise Bur the Director of the Center discuss the evolution of the NMU Rural Healthcare Center and its impact on providing determinants of health to a unique patient population.

MCCRC Podcast: Determinants of Health in Rural Healthcare

Cheryl Phillips, M.D, AGSF, is the senior program consultant for the John A Hartford Foundation’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative and discusses the 4Ms. What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility and how these concepts interface with person-centered care planning for persons with and at risk for multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Phillips describes the administration’s policy changes with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and how the John A. Hartford Foundation will continue to promote person-centered care for the nations aging population

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a new Age Friendly Hospital Measure  designed to improve the care and outcomes of older hospitalized adult patients.
https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/accreditation-and-verification/geriatric-surgery-verification/cms-age-friendly-hospital-measure/

Institute for Healthcare Improvement Patient and Family Resources on Age-Friendly Care https://www.ihi.org/library/tools/patient-safety-essentials-toolkit

Cheryl Phillips, M.D, AGSF, is the senior program consultant for the John A Hartford Foundation&rsquo;s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative and discusses the 4Ms. What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility and how these concepts interface with person-centered care planning for persons with and at risk for multiple chronic conditions. Dr. Phillips describes the administration&rsquo;s policy changes with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and how the John A. Hartford Foundation will continue to promote person-centered care for the nations aging population
The Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services released a new Age Friendly Hospital Measure &nbsp;designed to improve the care and outcomes of older hospitalized adult patients. <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facs.org%2Fquality-programs%2Faccreditation-and-verification%2Fgeriatric-surgery-verification%2Fcms-age-friendly-hospital-measure%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7Cf40b378beede4b69480f08ddc6bb77e1%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638885230671304061%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aNniVgi8FOHNo%2B1FDqxur5EGXMFnIPNRv%2FGZMoRBa10%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="13d1f868-ec8e-46df-84b7-9625087f7c61">https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/accreditation-and-verification/geriatric-surgery-verification/cms-age-friendly-hospital-measure/</a> Institute for Healthcare Improvement Patient and Family Resources on Age-Friendly Care&nbsp;<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihi.org%2Flibrary%2Ftools%2Fpatient-safety-essentials-toolkit&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7Cf40b378beede4b69480f08ddc6bb77e1%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638885230671326145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ly0SVKbig789rpfAQ%2BREvinuw7qGoOFDqFGH6bS4hU0%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="688878d9-d11a-406f-826c-1809d171bb9f">https://www.ihi.org/library/tools/patient-safety-essentials-toolkit</a>

MCCRC Podcast: Cheryl Phillips, M.D, AGSF, John A Hartford Foundation

In this edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Richard Knight to discuss the Patient Perspective for those with Kidney Disease.

 

Hear Richard's key take away’s, specific information that would have helped him to better understand how his hypertension impacted upon his kidney function, talking about the missing links in the collaborative medical management of patients with kidney disease, and much more!

In this edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Richard Knight to discuss the Patient Perspective for those with Kidney Disease.
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Hear Richard's key take away&rsquo;s, specific information that would have helped him to better understand how his hypertension impacted upon his kidney function, talking about the missing links in the collaborative medical management of patients with kidney disease, and much more!

MCCRC Podcast: Looking at the Patient Perspective for those with Kidney Disease with Richard Knight

Arlene Bierman MD, MS, Brittany Watson MD, MPH and Jane Pederson MD, MS discuss the recent JAMA online publication Person-Centered Care Planning for People Living with or at Risk for Multiple Chronic Conditions. This paper describes a qualitative study using theme analysis from responses following a Request for Information (RFI) published in the Federal Register soliciting input on PCCP, posted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in 2022. Responses were analyzed between January 2023 and February 2024.

The researchers identified 9 themes: (1) suboptimal quality of care; (2) person-centered, goal-concordant care; (3) multidisciplinary team–based care and care coordination; (4) prevention across the life course; (5) digital health solutions; (6) workflow; (7) education and self-management support; (8) payment; and (9) achieving community, health system, and payer goals.

The information collected from this study are used to gain momentum in the AHRQ’s initiative on Person-Centered Care Planning for People with MCC. This data was used to solicit input from multidisciplinary experts, patients and policy stakeholders at the recent AHRQ Summit to determine next steps in promoting comprehensive care for the nation’s largest patient population – those living with MCC.

LINK TO FULL ARTICLE: https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(24)00166-0/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email

Arlene Bierman MD, MS, Brittany Watson MD, MPH and Jane Pederson MD, MS discuss the recent JAMA online publication Person-Centered Care Planning for People Living with or at Risk for Multiple Chronic Conditions. This paper describes a qualitative study using theme analysis from responses following a Request for Information (RFI) published in the Federal Register soliciting input on PCCP, posted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) in 2022. Responses were analyzed between January 2023 and February 2024.
The researchers identified 9 themes: (1) suboptimal quality of care; (2) person-centered, goal-concordant care; (3) multidisciplinary team&ndash;based care and care coordination; (4) prevention across the life course; (5) digital health solutions; (6) workflow; (7) education and self-management support; (8) payment; and (9) achieving community, health system, and payer goals.
The information collected from this study are used to gain momentum in the AHRQ&rsquo;s initiative on Person-Centered Care Planning for People with MCC. This data was used to solicit input from multidisciplinary experts, patients and policy stakeholders at the recent AHRQ Summit to determine next steps in promoting comprehensive care for the nation&rsquo;s largest patient population &ndash; those living with MCC.
LINK TO FULL ARTICLE: https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(24)00166-0/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email

Person Centered Care Planning for People Living with or at Risk for MCCs

A link to the slides mentioned in the podcast: https://hcanys.org/doclink/kuebler-medication-safety/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJrdWVibGVyLW1lZGljYXRpb24tc2FmZXR5IiwiaWF0IjoxNzMzNDIwOTE0LCJleHAiOjE3MzM1MDczMTR9.Xg5H1OS1UAio4gUrdriWHmecDx9uMOC-ZmB2Y-Rv9I8

A link to the slides mentioned in the podcast: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhcanys.org%2Fdoclink%2Fkuebler-medication-safety%2FeyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJrdWVibGVyLW1lZGljYXRpb24tc2FmZXR5IiwiaWF0IjoxNzMzNDIwOTE0LCJleHAiOjE3MzM1MDczMTR9.Xg5H1OS1UAio4gUrdriWHmecDx9uMOC-ZmB2Y-Rv9I8&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7C08f06dc6c6264b9b445008dd21145e6e%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638703093568270333%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SYsg6FxzPd4s0Qd%2FXXW96RbuKgkeFZ8skx0LEhnSeTk%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="4f4b385b-f77b-45ba-9316-b60ec28799dc">https://hcanys.org/doclink/kuebler-medication-safety/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWIiOiJrdWVibGVyLW1lZGljYXRpb24tc2FmZXR5IiwiaWF0IjoxNzMzNDIwOTE0LCJleHAiOjE3MzM1MDczMTR9.Xg5H1OS1UAio4gUrdriWHmecDx9uMOC-ZmB2Y-Rv9I8</a>

WEBINAR - Medication Safety: Knowledge is Power

In the sixth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Eduardo Bruera to discuss palliative care in and how it is being used in the primary care setting for those patients living with non-reversible, symptomatic chronic conditions.

Here is a link to the reference Dr. Bruera used in this podcast: https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(24)00166-0/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email 

In the sixth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Eduardo Bruera to discuss palliative care in and how it is being used in the primary care setting for those patients living with non-reversible, symptomatic chronic conditions.
Here is a link to the reference Dr. Bruera used in this podcast: https://www.nursingoutlook.org/article/S0029-6554(24)00166-0/abstract?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email

Multiple Chronic Conditions vs Chronic Conditions -  Dr. Eduardo Bruera 

In the fifth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Paul Ciechanowski talks about the benefits of integrated behavioral health models in primary care, why integrated care is a preferable model to hiring psychiatrists or social workers as part of a co-located model, and much more.

Here are links to the references Dr. Ciechanowski used in the podcast:

Clinical inertia:

https://escholarship.org/content/qt7fd7r9r5/qt7fd7r9r5.pdf

Two clinical trials that support collaborative care by research groups:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/198486

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1003955

In the fifth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Paul Ciechanowski talks about the benefits of integrated behavioral health models in primary care, why integrated care is a preferable model to hiring psychiatrists or social workers as part of a co-located model, and much more.
Here are links to the references Dr. Ciechanowski used in the podcast:
Clinical inertia:
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fescholarship.org%2Fcontent%2Fqt7fd7r9r5%2Fqt7fd7r9r5.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7Ceeda155cc3834dc6796308dcee09ba73%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638646973348377843%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KF0qVEapCTvPfea1jX6zt76Zdm5vbrCF6C17PQd7bVA%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="15b849aa-cf2c-40e9-b367-b2f234b2da17">https://escholarship.org/content/qt7fd7r9r5/qt7fd7r9r5.pdf</a>
Two clinical trials that support collaborative care by research groups:
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjamanetwork.com%2Fjournals%2Fjama%2Ffullarticle%2F198486&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7Ceeda155cc3834dc6796308dcee09ba73%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638646973348405149%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=B22k5K1KM2sHyjmiHDFXG0QDBIZZo%2Bnw1VKn8TEUuUw%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="be291272-efb4-4c13-b734-2c1543000e42">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/198486</a>
<a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nejm.org%2Fdoi%2Ffull%2F10.1056%2FNEJMoa1003955&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cawheeler%40healthcommedia.com%7Ceeda155cc3834dc6796308dcee09ba73%7C3f4ea757b3cf448a82d0bcb2d44f9009%7C0%7C0%7C638646973348426363%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zCoPVdohKz77mcudym4KC5LVoUGyHgN2HGkvwyOK6Io%3D&amp;reserved=0" data-outlook-id="17510e76-b4a7-4114-b4da-880aae72e550">https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1003955</a>

Dr. Paul Ciechanowski discusses the benefits of integrated behavioral health models in primary care

In the fourth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Irina Koyfman to talk about Chronic Care Management (CCM), getting in depth on what CCM really is, why specialists should consider doing CCM, and the future of CCM. Visit The Multiple Chronic Conditions Website here: https://multiplechronicconditions.org/

In the fourth edition of the MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Irina Koyfman to talk about Chronic Care Management (CCM), getting in depth on what CCM really is, why specialists should consider doing CCM, and the future of CCM. Visit The Multiple Chronic Conditions Website here: https://multiplechronicconditions.org/

Dr. Irina Koyfman discusses Chronic Care Management - Do’s, Don’ts, and Everything in Between.

In the third edition of The MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Matthew Sorenson to talk about how the human body is impacted by chronic conditions, the different types of cells in the immune system, and the factors impacting immune health. Visit The Multiple Chronic Conditions Website here: https://multiplechronicconditions.org/

In the third edition of The MCCRC Podcast, Dr. Kim Kuebler sits down with Dr. Matthew Sorenson to talk about how the human body is impacted by chronic conditions, the different types of cells in the immune system, and the factors impacting immune health. Visit The Multiple Chronic Conditions Website here: https://multiplechronicconditions.org/

Dr. Matthew Sorenson discusses how the human immune system relates to Multiple Chronic Conditions

Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) means that a person is living with two or more chronic conditions at the same time. Currently, 1 out of 3 adult Americans have MCCs and for persons 65 and older 4 out of 5 Medicare Beneficiaries and a growing number of children have MCCs. This is the largest patient population and users of healthcare resources accounting for 64% of all clinician visits, 70% of all inpatient stays, 83% of all prescriptions, 71% of all healthcare spending, and 93% of Medicare spending.

https://multiplechronicconditions.org/

Multiple Chronic Conditions (MCC) means that a person is living with two or more chronic conditions at the same time. Currently, 1 out of 3 adult Americans have MCCs and for persons 65 and older 4 out of 5 Medicare Beneficiaries and a growing number of children have MCCs. This is the largest patient population and users of healthcare resources accounting for 64% of all clinician visits, 70% of all inpatient stays, 83% of all prescriptions, 71% of all healthcare spending, and 93% of Medicare spending.
<a href="https://multiplechronicconditions.org/">https://multiplechronicconditions.org/</a>

Multiple Chronic Conditions | Resource Center

In the premiere episode of Beyond the Bedside, INA President Dawn Bowker introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores how nurses are charting new paths across healthcare. From leadership and advocacy to education and innovation, this episode highlights the expanding influence of nurses throughout Iowa. Listeners will learn about the Iowa Nurses Association’s evolving priorities, future initiatives, and commitment to supporting nurses at every stage of their careers while inspiring them to imagine new possibilities beyond traditional roles.

In the premiere episode of Beyond the Bedside, INA President Dawn Bowker introduces the vision behind the podcast and explores how nurses are charting new paths across healthcare. From leadership and advocacy to education and innovation, this episode highlights the expanding influence of nurses throughout Iowa. Listeners will learn about the Iowa Nurses Association&rsquo;s evolving priorities, future initiatives, and commitment to supporting nurses at every stage of their careers while inspiring them to imagine new possibilities beyond traditional roles.

EPISODE #1 -  Beside the Bedside: Charting New Paths

Beyond the Bedside highlights the powerful ways nurses are shaping healthcare across Iowa and beyond. Through inspiring conversations and real-world insights, this podcast explores leadership, innovation, advocacy, career growth, and the issues impacting today’s nursing profession. Each episode aims to inform, connect, and inspire nurses while celebrating the impact they make in their communities and the future of healthcare.

Beyond the Bedside highlights the powerful ways nurses are shaping healthcare across Iowa and beyond. Through inspiring conversations and real-world insights, this podcast explores leadership, innovation, advocacy, career growth, and the issues impacting today&rsquo;s nursing profession. Each episode aims to inform, connect, and inspire nurses while celebrating the impact they make in their communities and the future of healthcare.

The Iowa Nurses Association Presents: Beyond the Bedside

Syphilis, HIV and HCV pose significant health risks for women, often with long-term medical implications. Challenges in diagnosis and treatment persist along with a lack of awareness and understanding of women’s symptoms. This webinar will explore how rapid point-of-care testing is a critical tool in helping improve women's health outcomes.

Learning Objectives: 
Understand the burden of syphilis, HIV and HCV in women
Discuss the benefits of rapid point-of-care tests, including prompt linkage to care
Explore use cases and effective strategies for integrating rapid syphilis, HIV and HCV testing into practice

Syphilis, HIV and HCV pose significant health risks for women, often with long-term medical implications. Challenges in diagnosis and treatment persist along with a lack of awareness and understanding of women&rsquo;s symptoms. This webinar will explore how rapid point-of-care testing is a critical tool in helping improve women's health outcomes.
Learning Objectives:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Understand the burden of syphilis, HIV and HCV in women</li>
<li>Discuss the benefits of rapid point-of-care tests, including prompt linkage to care</li>
<li>Explore use cases and effective strategies for integrating rapid syphilis, HIV and HCV testing into practice</li>
</ul>

Improving Women’s Health with Rapid STI Testing at the Point of Care

WHNPs provide sexual and reproductive health care for males directly (or indirectly) as primary care providers or as specialty care providers in areas such as reproductive endocrinology/fertility, reproductive oncology, and breast health. Find links to resources here: https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/male-sexual-and-reproductive-health-role-of-womens-health-nurse-practitioner/

WHNPs provide sexual and reproductive health care for males directly (or indirectly) as primary care providers or as specialty care providers in areas such as reproductive endocrinology/fertility, reproductive oncology, and breast health. Find links to resources here: https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/male-sexual-and-reproductive-health-role-of-womens-health-nurse-practitioner/

Male Sexual and Reproductive Health_ Role of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Urinary incontinence (UI) is so uncomfortable for some women to talk about that only 40 percent seek treatment, some waiting years before discussing it with a primary care provider. 

Find out more at: https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/evaluation-and-conservative-management-of-urinary-incontinence-in-women/

Urinary incontinence (UI) is so uncomfortable for some women to talk about that only 40 percent seek treatment, some waiting years before discussing it with a primary care provider. 
Find out more at: <a href="https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/evaluation-and-conservative-management-of-urinary-incontinence-in-women/">https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/evaluation-and-conservative-management-of-urinary-incontinence-in-women/</a>

Urinary Incontinence Often Goes Undiagnosed

Many women report experiencing menopause-type symptoms as early as their late 30s and early 40s.

The findings, from a survey of more than 2,400 participants, indicate that some women might be surprised to find themselves experiencing menopause symptoms not only much younger than they expected, but before they have stopped having their period.

Nina Coslov, lead author and co-founder of Women Living Better, which conducted the survey, says women reporting these symptoms to their healthcare provider might be told that they’re “Too young for perimenopause” or that “It can’t be perimenopause because you are still getting a monthly period.”

Find out more at: https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/many-women-experience-menopause-symptoms-earlier-than-they-expected/

Many women report experiencing menopause-type symptoms as early as their late 30s and early 40s.
The findings, from <a href="https://journals.lww.com/menopausejournal/Fulltext/2021/09000/Symptom_experience_during_the_late_reproductive.6.aspx" data-feathr-click-track="true">a survey of more than 2,400 participants</a>, indicate that some women might be surprised to find themselves experiencing menopause symptoms not only much younger than they expected, but before they have stopped having their period.
Nina Coslov, lead author and co-founder of <a href="https://womenlivingbetter.org/" data-feathr-click-track="true">Women Living Better</a>, which conducted the survey, says women reporting these symptoms to their healthcare provider might be told that they’re “Too young for perimenopause” or that “It can’t be perimenopause because you are still getting a monthly period.”
Find out more at: <a href="https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/many-women-experience-menopause-symptoms-earlier-than-they-expected/">https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/many-women-experience-menopause-symptoms-earlier-than-they-expected/</a>

Many Women Experience Menopause Symptoms Earlier Than They Expected

Vaginal estrogen can improve postmenopausal vaginal dryness as well as a variety of related lower urinary tract symptoms and improve a woman’s quality of life. Despite the fear and negativity surrounding the use of vaginal estrogen, it is safe and effective for the treatment of vaginal dryness in most postmenopausal women. Education is key when prescribing vaginal estrogen so that the woman is confident and comfortable with its use. 

Find out more at: https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/vaginal-estrogen-an-option-to-be-considered-for-postmenopausal-women/

Vaginal estrogen can improve postmenopausal vaginal dryness as well as a variety of related lower urinary tract symptoms and improve a woman’s quality of life. Despite the fear and negativity surrounding the use of vaginal estrogen, it is safe and effective for the treatment of vaginal dryness in most postmenopausal women. Education is key when prescribing vaginal estrogen so that the woman is confident and comfortable with its use. 
Find out more at: <a href="https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/vaginal-estrogen-an-option-to-be-considered-for-postmenopausal-women/">https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com/vaginal-estrogen-an-option-to-be-considered-for-postmenopausal-women/</a>

Consider Vaginal Estrogen for Postmenopausal Women

Women’s Healthcare, the official journal of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, delivers timely, relevant, evidence-based information to nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women’s and gender-related healthcare. Its focus on clinical practice, professional issues, and policy supports readers in providing the highest quality patient care and enhancing their professional development. The journal fosters inclusivity, diversity, and equity through its content, authors, and editorial advisory board members. Continuing education (CE) credits are available through participating in the CE activity included in each issue.

https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com

Women’s Healthcare, the official journal of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, delivers timely, relevant, evidence-based information to nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses who provide women’s and gender-related healthcare. Its focus on clinical practice, professional issues, and policy supports readers in providing the highest quality patient care and enhancing their professional development. The journal fosters inclusivity, diversity, and equity through its content, authors, and editorial advisory board members. Continuing education (CE) credits are available through participating in the CE activity included in each issue.
<a href="https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com">https://www.npwomenshealthcare.com</a>

Women’s Healthcare

Course Objectives/Takeaways: 
Review pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and incidence of prevalent malignancy.
Describe how the nurse, pharmacist collaboration can ensure patient-centered care planning within the oncology setting.
Examine the patient’s oncology experience and how the nurse-pharmacist team can help to navigate the patient and family journey.
Gain a greater awareness of the individualized issues that affect the patient and family throughout the oncology experience.
Learn about how to empower the patient by promoting a patient-centered care plan that ensures optimal outcomes.
Explore how the nurse and specialty pharmacist can collaborate when seeking patient and family resources used to educate and provide support.

Course Objectives/Takeaways:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Review pathophysiology, diagnosis, management and incidence of prevalent malignancy.</li>
<li>Describe how the nurse, pharmacist collaboration can ensure&nbsp;patient-centered care planning&nbsp;within the oncology setting.</li>
<li>Examine the patient&rsquo;s oncology experience and how the nurse-pharmacist team can help to navigate the patient and family journey.</li>
<li>Gain a greater awareness of the individualized issues that affect the patient and family throughout the oncology experience.</li>
<li>Learn about how to empower the patient by promoting a patient-centered care plan that ensures optimal outcomes.</li>
<li>Explore how the nurse and specialty pharmacist can collaborate when seeking patient and family resources used to educate and provide support.</li>
</ul>

Collaboration in Patient-Centered Care Planning: Navigating Oncology

Part 2: Challenging and Inspiring: Beyond Common Fall Prevention Practices

American Nurse Journal is thrilled to announce the second part of our two-part webinar series focused on enhancing nurses’ knowledge in patient fall prevention and the application of new best practices. This session will feature prominent patient safety experts Lillee Smith Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS, FNAP, FAAN, and Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN.

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

Part 2: Challenging and Inspiring:&nbsp;Beyond&nbsp;Common Fall Prevention Practices
American Nurse Journal&nbsp;is thrilled to announce the second part of our two-part webinar series focused on enhancing nurses&rsquo; knowledge in patient fall prevention and the application of new best practices. This session will feature prominent patient safety experts Lillee Smith Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS, FNAP, FAAN, and Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN.
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>

Tactical Implementation of an Effective Falls Program

American Nurse Journal is excited to announce a two-part webinar series focused on enhancing nurses’ knowledge related to patient fall prevention and application of new best practices, featuring prominent patient safety experts Lillee Smith Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS, FNAP, FAAN, and Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN.

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

American Nurse Journal is excited to announce a two-part webinar series focused on enhancing nurses’ knowledge related to patient fall prevention and application of new best practices, featuring prominent patient safety experts Lillee Smith Gelinas, DNP, RN, CPPS, FNAP, FAAN, and Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN.
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>

Challenging and Inspiring: Beyond Common Fall Prevention Practices

Foot health is tied to our overall health in many ways. The foot’s complex structure, with 26 bones and 33 joints, works to properly carry you an average of 115,000 miles in your lifetime! Given this complexity, it will come as no surprise that 75% of Americans will experience foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, hammer toes, hyperhidrosis/odor, bunions, and toenail disorders (the most common foot problem). While caring for the foot issues of the general population, most nurses will take at least 9,000 steps per shift. This session reviews how nurses can protect their feet and circulation as well as those of their patients.

Dr. Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF
Nurse Practitioner, Professor of Health & Translational Sciences, The Healing Institute

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

Foot health is tied to our overall health in many ways. The foot’s complex structure, with 26 bones and 33 joints, works to properly carry you an average of 115,000 miles in your lifetime! Given this complexity, it will come as no surprise that 75% of Americans will experience foot problems such as plantar fasciitis, hammer toes, hyperhidrosis/odor, bunions, and toenail disorders (the most common foot problem). While caring for the foot issues of the general population, most nurses will take at least 9,000 steps per shift. This session reviews how nurses can protect their feet and circulation as well as those of their patients.
Dr. Laura Swoboda DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF Nurse Practitioner, Professor of Health &amp; Translational Sciences, The Healing Institute
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>

Something’s afoot: foot health in nursing and beyond

Zac Shepherd, RN shares an impactful and emotional story experience. 

Learn more about what to expect if you are considering travel nursing as a career option. Get tips on getting started, interviews and contracts, assignments and living arrangements, and working with a new team. Learn More…

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

This webinar is sponsored by: Assured Financial Services

Zac Shepherd, RN shares an impactful and emotional story experience. 
Learn more about what to expect if you are considering travel nursing as a career option. Get tips on getting started, interviews and contracts, assignments and living arrangements, and working with a new team. <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4572066/090B46C8630EE8FD0716DF1349A6AEEC?partnerref=PODCASTANJ20240509" data-wpel-link="external" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="6155be3f78a951f3193caf2f">Learn More…</a>
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>
This webinar is sponsored by: Assured Financial Services

Travel Nursing – How to ensure a good experience

With the new AHA Guidelines looming, there are questions around how and when to use temperature management protocols and devices. This is occurring in all clinical settings, including the ICU, ED and OR. Join us in this educational webinar as we share the latest information on temperature management guidelines as it pertains to the AHA and normothermia. Additionally, we will share best practices for implementing these principles with Stryker devices. Learn more…

Course Objectives:
Clarify the new AHA guidelines and what this means for patient therapy.
Discuss the importance of maintaining normothermia in the OR
How to implement these clinical principles with devices

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Stryker

With the new AHA Guidelines looming, there are questions around how and when to use temperature management protocols and devices. This is occurring in all clinical settings, including the ICU, ED and OR. Join us in this educational webinar as we share the latest information on temperature management guidelines as it pertains to the AHA and normothermia. Additionally, we will share best practices for implementing these principles with Stryker devices. <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4466764/4758B66E0412A782DD07B348B3486D9D?partnerref=WEBINARSPAGEANJ20240229" data-wpel-link="external">Learn more…</a>
<a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4466764/4758B66E0412A782DD07B348B3486D9D?partnerref=WEBINARSPAGEANJ20240229" data-wpel-link="external"></a>Course Objectives: 
<ul>
<li>Clarify the new AHA guidelines and what this means for patient therapy.</li>
<li>Discuss the importance of maintaining normothermia in the OR</li>
<li>How to implement these clinical principles with devices</li>
</ul>
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>
This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Stryker

Navigating the latest Temperature Management guidelines

There can be constant questions and confusion from patients and clients about low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS). How do I use them? Are they all the same? How do I know they are safe? How do LNCS impact my health?

LNCS are being used more widely as new food, beverage, and supplement products are innovated. Consumers are seeking the help of healthcare professionals to determine the difference between eye-catching headlines and evidence-based science. Healthcare professionals have an opportunity to help their patients and clients make informed decisions about what LNCS are the best for their overall health and well-being.

Join Dr. Wendy Wright, nurse practitioner, explore LNCS safety and regulation, options, and trends, and ways your patients can use LNCS to achieve their health goals. Learn More…

After completing this activity, healthcare professionals will better be able to:
Summarize why LNCS are a safe and effective replacement for added sugar.
Explain how LNCS are regulated and differentiate between different types of LNCS.
Interpret the body of literature related to the safety and efficacy of LNCS.
Demonstrate appropriate uses of LNCS as a substitute to added sugar.

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Splenda

There can be constant questions and confusion from patients and clients about low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS). How do I use them? Are they all the same? How do I know they are safe? How do LNCS impact my health?
LNCS are being used more widely as new food, beverage, and supplement products are innovated. Consumers are seeking the help of healthcare professionals to determine the difference between eye-catching headlines and evidence-based science. Healthcare professionals have an opportunity to help their patients and clients make informed decisions about what LNCS are the best for their overall health and well-being.
Join Dr. Wendy Wright, nurse practitioner, explore LNCS safety and regulation, options, and trends, and ways your patients can use LNCS to achieve their health goals. <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4374229/9E439A603B9D628373DFB10A2E85FFA6?partnerref=PODCASTANJ20231130" data-wpel-link="external" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="6155be3f78a951f3193caf2f">Learn More…</a>
After completing this activity, healthcare professionals will better be able to:
<ol>
<li>Summarize why LNCS are a safe and effective replacement for added sugar.</li>
<li>Explain how LNCS are regulated and differentiate between different types of LNCS.</li>
<li>Interpret the body of literature related to the safety and efficacy of LNCS.</li>
<li>Demonstrate appropriate uses of LNCS as a substitute to added sugar.</li>
</ol>
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>
This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Splenda

Safety & Science of Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners

Nurses always have been…and will continue to be…at the forefront of healthcare. Pandemics, increased healthcare needs, and lack of resources have resulted in serious consequences for the nursing workforce, including staff shortages, compensation inequities, unrelieved moral suffering, burnout, and collective grief. The public, and by extension healthcare leaders and organizations, may assume that nurses will continue to serve — regardless of the circumstances — believing that their commitment to patients will take precedence over their own welfare and that they will continue to fill the gaps in stressed or dysfunctional systems. Now is the time for nurses to stand tall and proud for what they contribute to the nation’s health. Join us to learn how to share the value of your professional expertise and build a better future for nursing. Learn More…

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
how all nurses have the opportunity to reshape the perception and image of nursing. We’ll follow the journey to where we are as a profession and what we can do about it.
empowering language to help educate patients and the general public so they better understand nursing competence, knowledge, clinical judgement, and innovation.
actions all nurses can take to help re-imagine nursing’s relationship with the public as a social covenant rather than a social contract.

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: American Nurse and SUNY Delhi

Nurses always have been…and will continue to be…at the forefront of healthcare. Pandemics, increased healthcare needs, and lack of resources have resulted in serious consequences for the nursing workforce, including staff shortages, compensation inequities, unrelieved moral suffering, burnout, and collective grief. The public, and by extension healthcare leaders and organizations, may assume that nurses will continue to serve — regardless of the circumstances — believing that their commitment to patients will take precedence over their own welfare and that they will continue to fill the gaps in stressed or dysfunctional systems. Now is the time for nurses to stand tall and proud for what they contribute to the nation’s health. Join us to learn how to share the value of your professional expertise and build a better future for nursing. <a href="https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4350847/0BADE3C32EB4663A3185FA90B6CF65BD?partnerref=WEBINARPAGEANJ20231026" data-wpel-link="external" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="6155be3f78a951f3193caf2f">Learn More…</a>
In this webinar, you’ll learn:
<ul>
<li>how all nurses have the opportunity to reshape the perception and image of nursing. We’ll follow the journey to where we are as a profession and what we can do about it.</li>
<li>empowering language to help educate patients and the general public so they better understand nursing competence, knowledge, clinical judgement, and innovation.</li>
<li>actions all nurses can take to help re-imagine nursing’s relationship with the public as a social covenant rather than a social contract.</li>
</ul>
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>
This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: American Nurse and SUNY Delhi

When there are no more nurses… a discussion to empower nurses to build a better professional future!

As more and more patients enter the hospital through the ED, emergency nurses are not only tasked with saving lives in emergencies – but they’re also responsible for keeping patients safe from adverse outcomes such as falls. In this informational webinar we will share eye-opening statistics, discuss human and financial costs of falls, identify risk factors and interventions, and focus on evidence-based practices in the utilization of technology for prevention of patient falls.

Course Objectives: 
Distinguish between the different types of falls
Discuss human and financial costs of a fall
Identify ED-specific risk factors for falls
Discuss evidence-based fall prevention practices in the emergency department
Discuss integration of technology into fall and injury prevention practices

This webinar and others can be watched at: https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars

This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Stryker and American Nurse

As more and more patients enter the hospital through the ED, emergency nurses are not only tasked with saving lives in emergencies – but they’re also responsible for keeping patients safe from adverse outcomes such as falls. In this informational webinar we will share eye-opening statistics, discuss human and financial costs of falls, identify risk factors and interventions, and focus on evidence-based practices in the utilization of technology for prevention of patient falls.
Course Objectives: 
<ul>
<li>Distinguish between the different types of falls</li>
<li>Discuss human and financial costs of a fall</li>
<li>Identify ED-specific risk factors for falls</li>
<li>Discuss evidence-based fall prevention practices in the emergency department</li>
<li>Discuss integration of technology into fall and injury prevention practices</li>
</ul>
This webinar and others can be watched at: <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars">https://www.myamericannurse.com/webinars</a>
This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: Stryker and American Nurse

Strategies for Reducing Falls in the ED

Nursing has a long history in America and is one of the hardest and most selfless careers a person can choose. American Nurse Heroes looks into the lives and careers of these health care professionals selflessly working during the pandemic.

American Nurse Heroes was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic and is available to watch OnDemand at https://www.myamericannurse.com  and https://www.americannurseheroes.com

Nursing has a long history in America and is one of the hardest and most selfless careers a person can choose. American Nurse Heroes looks into the lives and careers of these health care professionals selflessly working during the pandemic.
American Nurse Heroes was produced during the Covid-19 pandemic and is available to watch OnDemand at <a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com">https://www.myamericannurse.com</a>  and <a href="https://www.americannurseheroes.com">https://www.americannurseheroes.com</a>

American Nurse Heroes

American Nurse Journal, the official, clinically and career-focused journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a fresh voice of nursing across America. The printed journal reaches more than 175,000 dedicated nurses in a multitude of specialties and practice settings, and the site serves nearly four millions visitors each year.  American Nurse Journal is a peer-reviewed journal indexed in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied HealthLiterature (CINAHL). CINAHL databases are the most widely-used and respected research tools for nurses, students and allied health professionals around the globe.

https://www.myamericannurse.com

American Nurse Journal, the official, clinically and career-focused journal of the <a href="http://www.nursingworld.org/" data-wpel-link="external" data-feathr-click-track="true">American Nurses Association</a> (ANA), is a fresh voice of nursing across America. The printed journal reaches more than 175,000 dedicated nurses in a multitude of specialties and practice settings, and the site serves nearly four millions visitors each year.  American Nurse Journal is a peer-reviewed journal indexed in the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). CINAHL databases are the most widely-used and respected research tools for nurses, students and allied health professionals around the globe.
<a href="https://www.myamericannurse.com">https://www.myamericannurse.com</a>

American Nurse Journal

HealthCom Media is a leading healthcare information and content development company with a record of excellence in integrated marketing solutions that reach 3 million healthcare professionals each year.

We’re the official media partner of the American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare (NPWH/NPs), and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA/CRNAs).

HealthCom Media is a leading healthcare information and content development company with a record of excellence in integrated marketing solutions that reach 3 million healthcare professionals each year.
We’re the official media partner of the American Nurse Journal, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Healthcare (NPWH/NPs), and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA/CRNAs).

HealthCom Media

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