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Starting Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes (2026 Updates)

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COPD Exacerbations: A Guide for Nurse Practitioners

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COPD Management (2026 Updates)

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GI Specialist Interview: H. pylori, GERD, Celiac, Constipation & When to Refer

5

Interview with a Nephrologist: CKD, Dialysis & When to Refer

6

Structural Heart Disease in Primary Care: When to Suspect Valve Disease & When to Refer

7

How to Use the PREVENT Risk Calculator

8

New Hypertension Guidelines: Practical Updates with Dr. Jordy Cohen

9

Microalbuminuria (2026 Updates): Lab Interpretation for Nurse Practitioners

10

Navigating IBS with Dr. Zach Spiritos

11

Podcast Hiatus, Accreditation & We’re Hiring!

12

Navigating Confrontation at Work as an NP

13

Path to Overcoming Disillusionment in Healthcare with Rebecca Arnold

14

How to Negotiate a Raise for Nurse Practitioners with Amanda Guarniere

15

Unexpected Mentorship Questions from New NPs - Interview with Kara Pesola, NP

16

Advice for Creating New NP Mentorship Programs

17

Advice for New Grads Interested in Urgent Care with Michelle Lew, NP

18

Assessing Chest Pain: New Red Flags & Risk Factors - Interview with Jennifer Carlquist, PA

19

Treating Substance Use Disorder: Stimulants & How to get Addiction Histories - Interview with Shelby Pope

20

Treating Opiate Use Disorder in Primary Care - Interview with Shelby Pope, NP

21

Bridging the Gap: Primary Care and Specialty Care Courses for Nurse Practitioners - Need Your Input!

22

Real World NP: Redefining Continuing Education for Nurse Practitioners

23

Giving Yourself Permission, Season 2 Recap & What's Next

24

Investing In Your Future: Financial Planning for NPs

25

Empowering Equity: Transforming Clinical Spaces with Community Care

26

Navigating The Drama Triangle As An NP

27

Caretaker Fatigue: What Is The Root Cause?

28

Are NP Careers Changing?

29

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Roundtable: How Are We Doing After Covid?

30

Cardiology In Primary Care With Midge Bowers

31

Navigating NP Burnout with Cait Donovan

32

What Is Your Philosophy Of Practice As A Nurse Practitioner?

33

New Nurse Practitioner Pillars of Primary Care

34

The New Season Is Here

35

Season Pause

36

Legal Questions from Nurse Practitioners Answered

37

New Nurse Practitioner: When You Don't Know the Answers

38

Ortho in Primary Care: Hacks for New Nurse Practitioners

39

Diagnosing and Managing Shoulder Pain in Primary Care

40

Atopic Dermatitis Treatment for New NPs | Pearls of Practice

41

Managing COPD Exacerbation In Primary Care

42

Contraceptive Counseling For Primary Care NPs

43

How To Diagnose and Treat Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

44

Preventing Burnout As A New Nurse Practitioner: Interview with a Self-Care Strategist

45

Interview with a Pulmonologist

46

What To Do When You Have Bad News For Patients

47

Nutritional Counseling for Diabetes Patients - What You Need to Know

48

Ask A Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

49

Starting Insulin In Type 2 Diabetes

50

Preoperative Assessment for New Nurse Practitioners

51

How To Know When To Change Jobs As A Nurse Practitioner

52

Diagnosing Wrist Pain for New Nurse Practitioners

53

The Right (and Wrong) Way to Ask Questions as a New Nurse Practitioner

54

Syphilis Laboratory Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

55

How To Choose Which Oral Contraceptive Pill for New Nurse Practitioners

56

When to use antibiotics Persistent Cough Case Study for New Nurse Practitioners

57

Treating Anticoagulated Patients

58

Determining The Cause Of Microscopic Hematuria

59

Talking About Disability Rights - An Interview with Andrea Dalzell, Disability Rights Influencer

60

Discussing Sexual Health With Your Patients - An Interview With A Sexual Health Educator

61

What I Wish I Asked At My Job Interview As A Nurse Practitioner

62

Understanding New Grad Nurse Practitioner Job Offers

63

Managing Diabetes, Hypertension & CKD Course Q&A: Bonus Podcast Episode

64

Your Urology Questions - Answered!

65

Time Management Tips: An Interview With The World's Most Productive Nurse Practitioner

66

Ask A Diabetic Educator Nurse Practitioner

67

Heart Failure Management In Primary Care

68

Treating Patients With Symptoms Of Recurrent UTI

69

Managing Chronic Cough In Adults

70

Managing Lower Limb Numbness In Primary Care

71

Monkeypox Treatment for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2

72

Monkeypox Explained for Patients

73

Monkeypox for Nurse Practitioners - Part 1

74

Pap Screening in Primary Care

75

AANP President Interview

76

Managing Depression In The Primary Care Setting

77

Treating Patients With Insomnia

78

Does it Get Better as a Nurse Practitioner?

79

Simple Hypercalcemia Workup (with Case Study): Lab Interpretation for New Nurse Practitioners

80

Managing Anxiety in Primary Care for New Nurse Practitioners

81

Diagnosing Migraine in Primary Care

82

Diagnosing Headache in Primary Care: Red Flags

83

LGBTQIA+ Competency for Healthcare Providers: Interview with Terra Anderson

84

Workup for Syncope in Primary Care

85

How to Give Feedback to Your Medical Assistant

86

Decreased Appetite in Children

87

Well Child Check Hacks for Nurse Practitioners

88

Diagnostic Approach to Fatigue in Primary Care

89

Pancreatitis Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

90

Diagnosing Abdominal Pain for New Nurse Practitioners

91

Acute Diarrhea Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners: Part 2

92

Acute Diarrhea Diagnosis for New Nurse Practitioners

93

How to Manage Nurse Practitioner Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

94

Weight Management Part 2- Medication Management

95

Weight Management Part 1- Lifestyle Intervention and Counseling

96

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction for New Nurse Practitioners

97

Interview with a Physical Therapist

98

How to Delegate Effectively as a Nurse Practitioner

99

How to Navigate Scheduling Issues for Nurse Practitioners

100

How Primary Care Offices Work for New Nurse Practitioners