Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound is an 8-hour course. You must register for Part 1 and Part 2 of this course. Learn the basics of point-of-care ultrasound from this immersive hands-on workshop. Ultrasound faculty from across the country will help the learner understand the fundamentals of POCUS. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: knobology, cardiac, lung, renal/bladder, IVs, DVT, and, if time allows abdominal aorta. Whether you're learning POCUS for the first time or want to hone your skills with seasoned faculty, this class is for you. Primary Care Ultrasound (4-hours) Learn how to apply point-of-care ultrasound into the primary care setting. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: MSK, soft tissue, ocular, and biliary/gallbladder assessments. You should have either registered for the Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound course the day prior or have ultrasound experience to register for this workshop. Critical Care Ultrasound (4-hours) Learn how to apply point-of-care ultrasound into the acute care setting. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: advanced cardiac, FAST/FAFF, biliary/gallbladder, and RUSH/Shock assessments. You should have either registered for the Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound course the day prior or have ultrasound experience to register for this workshop.

This workshop will include discussion about the skin and related disorders; review dermatology terminology and images of skin disorders; instructions in punch and shave techniques and proper use; discussions around cryotherapy and its indication; and time for students to practice punch, shave biopsy and cryotherapy.

The Urgent Care Procedure Skills Workshop will include some of the most common minor procedures performed by Advanced Practice Providers. A didactic session will be followed with 'hands on' practice. Topics will include digital blocks, finger/toe dislocations, nail trephination, foreign body removal, olecranon bursitis, incision and drainage of abscess, tick removal, paronychia drainage, fishhook removal, nursemaid’s elbow, eyes, ears and nose procedures.

Step into the exciting world of aesthetics with this interactive workshop designed for novice and intermediate nurse practitioners. Combining simulation, video demonstrations, and introductory hands-on practice, this session provides the perfect foundation for your journey into cosmetic procedures. Participants will explore key concepts such as facial anatomy, patient assessment, and treatment planning through discussion, engaging simulations, and instructional videos. Basic hands-on techniques for neurotoxins and dermal fillers will be introduced, using mannequins in a safe, supervised setting. This workshop emphasizes safety, effective communication, and confidence-building, ensuring you’re prepared to take initial action in aesthetic practice. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or expand your career, this session equips you with the essential tools and knowledge to begin offering aesthetic treatments with assurance.

Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound (8-hours) Learn the basics of point-of-care ultrasound from this immersive hands-on workshop. Ultrasound faculty from across the country will help the learner understand the fundamentals of POCUS. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: knobology, cardiac, lung, renal/bladder, IVs, DVT, and, if time allows, abdominal aorta. Whether you're learning POCUS for the first time or want to hone your skills with seasoned faculty, this class is for you. You must register for Part 1 and Part 2 of this course. Primary Care Ultrasound (4-hours) Learn how to apply point-of-care ultrasound into the primary care setting. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: MSK, soft tissue, ocular, and biliary/gallbladder assessments. You should have either registered for the Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound course the day prior or have ultrasound experience to register for this workshop. Critical Care Ultrasound (4-hours) Learn how to apply point-of-care ultrasound into the acute care setting. There will be classroom material, hands on scanning with ultrasound machines, and video review of actual pathology. The following topics will be included: advanced cardiac, FAST/FAFF, biliary/gallbladder, and RUSH/Shock assessments. You should have either registered for the Introduction to Point-of-Care Ultrasound course the day prior or have ultrasound experience to register for this workshop.

Begins with a review of wound anatomy and healing. A discussion regarding wound anesthesia and cleansing is included. Next, an explanation of suture instruments and suture material is provided. Then, hands on practice performing basic laceration repairs (interrupted and running sutures, flap laceration) is done. Alternative wound closures with skin adhesive and staples are discussed. Finally, wound care after repair is reviewed.

Urgent Care Procedure Skills Workshop will include some of the most common minor procedures performed by Advanced Practice Providers. A didactic session will be followed with 'hands on' practice. Topics will include digital blocks, finger/toe dislocations, nail trephination, foreign body removal, olecranon bursitis, incision and drainage of abscess, tick removal, paronychia drainage, fishhook removal, nursemaid’s elbow, eyes, ears and nose procedures.

Chronic wounds have a significant impact on patients, families, and the healthcare system and have increased due to trauma, surgical procedures, aging population, and comorbidities. Wounds can be a symptom of a constellation of medical problems that must be addressed before healing can begin. Patients with wounds frequently have depression and altered quality of life. Methods to assess environmental and psychosocial factors and ways wounds impact the patient’s life are presented. We describe a functional medicine approach where detailed holistic factors are assessed. We review wound pathophysiology to help providers diagnose wounds and facilitate healing. We explain wound cleansers and dressings to ensure the wound environment is optimized for healing. Proper culturing technique and antimicrobial stewardship is discussed to reduce antibiotic overuse and potential for facilitating multidrug resistant organisms. Prescribing parameters for a new tetracycline, advanced treatments, billing and coding considerations is examined. Interactive polling questions helps keep the audience engaged. The hands-on portion of the workshop include case studies with wound assessment, measurement, diagnosis, treatment, cleansing and dressing selection. The workshop aims to increase provider confidence and competence in caring for patients with chronic wounds with the goal of rapid wound closure and positive biopsychosocial outcomes.

Step into the exciting world of aesthetics with this interactive workshop designed for novice and intermediate nurse practitioners. Combining simulation, video demonstrations, and introductory hands-on practice, this session provides the perfect foundation for your journey into cosmetic procedures. Participants will explore key concepts such as facial anatomy, patient assessment, and treatment planning through discussion, engaging simulations, and instructional videos. Basic hands-on techniques for neurotoxins and dermal fillers will be introduced, using mannequins in a safe, supervised setting. This workshop emphasizes safety, effective communication, and confidence-building, ensuring you’re prepared to take initial action in aesthetic practice. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills or expand your career, this session equips you with the essential tools and knowledge to begin offering aesthetic treatments with assurance.

Cardiovascular Disease remains the #1 Killer in the U.S. for both men and women. Unfortunately, less than 1/4 of adults have it under control. This presentation will highlight key content in the newly released AHA/ACC Hypertension Guideline and update participants on the current status of the CDC's Million Hearts initiative. Key implications for NP practice will be highlighted along with the freely accessible Million Hearts fellowship program.

Immunizations are among our best preventive measures for reducing infectious diseases and cancers. This presentation will assist the APRN in understanding the most recent updates in immunization recommendations. It will also help the NP make the best patient-centered vaccine recommendations to improve the patient's health and well-being. In addition, strategies for improving vaccine rates, providing shared clinical decision-making and having meaningful discussions with vaccine-hesitant individuals.

This presentation will examine the assessment and management of oncological patients presenting with infectious concerns and address initial assessment, imaging, laboratory studies, antimicrobial management, and the role of specialty consults.

An essential function of nurse practitioners is reading and appraising emerging evidence to make advanced clinical decisions. A critical component of evidence interpretation is understanding reported statistics. Modern statistics are shifting away from p-values/statistical significance towards effect size, which are measures that quantify the magnitude of effect observed in a study. This session will take a fun and practical approach to interpreting reports of effect size and their confidence intervals across a variety of clinical topics. Participants will be equipped to rapidly and accurately interpret articles' major findings, from individual studies to meta-analyses with an emphasis on clinical implications.

This session will help you hone your cardiac assessment in detecting valvular heart disease. Highlights include recordings of abnormal heart sounds and murmurs, focused on who is at great risk for these often-overlooked conditions.

This session is for people who have a desire to learn medical Spanish. It will provide you with Spanish fundamentals and build on those skills for medical conversations. This session will include basic greetings, and body parts to discuss chief complaints, physical exam, diagnostics, and treatments. Beyond the language skills, cultural competency insights will be discussed.

CGM is associated with improved clinical and psychosocial outcomes. While expanding, CGM is limited in primary care (PC), where most diabetes care occurs and where NPs are crucial. This national study consisted of multivariable regression of cross-sectional surveys (n=200) identifying NP and practice factors associated with CGM-related behaviors, attitudes, and needs and qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews (n=28) examining barriers and facilitators to CGM use by PC NPs. 44% of survey participants had prescribed CGM. Compared to private practice, NPs in hospital-owned practices were more likely to have prescribed CGM (OR 2.32, 95% CI: 1.09-4.90, p<.01); NPs in academic medical centers were less likely to have prescribed (OR .098, CI: .012-.799, p<.01). Predictors of favorability toward future CGM prescribing were past CGM prescribing (coef = .73, p<.0001) and time since training (1-5 years: coef = -.48, 6-15 years: coef = -.41; p<.01). Interviews showed that barriers to prescribing CGM are insurance coverage (or lack thereof), insurance-related processes, costs to patients, and limited clinician knowledge and experience. Surveyed NPs identified a one-time endocrine consult (62%), CGM education website (61%), and asynchronous endocrine e-consult (59%) as resources needed to prescribe CGM. PC NPs can use CGM to improve diabetes management for patients.

Stress and burnout among APRNs and workplace violence in healthcare are unacceptably high. Training programs that address practice readiness can be beneficial, even as the need for larger system level changes are warranted. "Tools of Engagement: Mental Health, Communication, and Longevity in Nursing" (TOE) is a visionary initiative created to address some of the profound challenges facing the profession. A series of five modules were developed to target issues that new APRNs frequently encounter in their practice, including handling challenging patient discussions, addressing mental health concerns, preventing violence, fostering effective interprofessional collaboration, and safeguarding their own mental well-being. This presentation provides an overview of the TOE modules, their associated experiential learning activities, and program evaluation results. Participants complete pre/post-course surveys measuring achievement of training objectives, emotional state items, level of stress and burnout, course satisfaction, and qualitative feedback. Results will be presented from ongoing data collection that began in January 2023 and includes 12 different advanced practice specialties. Over 1,000 APRN students will complete the TOE program by conference presentation. Preliminary results are positive with most students reporting high overall satisfaction, significant increases in learning objectives, and decreased signs of stress and burnout. Implications for nurse practitioners will be discussed.

This presentation will focus on abnormal CBC results, specifically anemia, thrombocytopenia/thrombocytosis, leukopenia/leukocytosis. We will discuss the interpretation of a normal CBC and then present case studies with different cytopenias to aid in developing differential diagnoses and understanding an initial workup.

Omalizumab, a biologic, received FDA approval in 2024 for the treatment of IgE-mediated food allergy to protect against accidental exposure to allergens and any subsequent allergic reaction. The medication was approved after successful clinical trials in the Omalizumab as Monotherapy and as Adjunct Therapy to Multi-Allergen OIT in Food Allergic Children and Adults (OUtMATCH) study which showed treatment with the medication was superior to placebo in improving tolerance of allergens. The medication has a proven safety record for conditions that co-exist with food allergy. However, due to a risk of anaphylaxis, the recommendation is for the medication to be administered in the clinician's office for the first three doses before proceeding with home injections. This presentation will provide the primary care clinician with information on the medication's mechanism of action, how to identify eligibility criteria for the medication for the treatment of IgE -mediated food allergy, dosing recommendations, how to monitor the response to the medication, and allergist recommendations on the criteria for stopping the medication. Considerations for access to the medication for vulnerable populations will be discussed. In addition, any ongoing clinical trials, research to date, and any updates on medications for food allergy will also be presented.

Individual decision-making regarding immunization of their children is a complex process and it is dependent on emotional, cultural, social, religious, and political factors. The growing concern of vaccine hesitancy and rejection has led to the development of different tools and strategies for advanced care providers to start effective vaccine communication with parents to improve vaccination rates and reduce serious vaccine-preventable outbreaks. Every parent is different, and not all methods of communication are effective. Advanced providers require methods training on parenteral attitudes and communication that work to reassure parents. Nurse practitioners promote partnerships with parents, and this positions them in an ideal environment to make sure parents understand the information, clarify, and reaffirm parent's concerns, correct beliefs about immunization, discuss benefits of vaccines and modify misconceptions.

Developmental behavioral mental health (DBMH) is an extremely important part of pediatric health care. DBMH can include diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, Autism, eating disorders, Conduct Disorder, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Recent surveys reveal one in seven children under age 8 and one in five adolescents have a diagnosable DBMH condition. More than half of the children diagnosed with a DBMH condition will eventually be diagnosed with two or more additional psychiatric conditions in their lifetime. A study, conducted by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), finds that between 2016 and 2020, the number of children ages 3-17 years diagnosed with anxiety grew by 29 percent and those with depression by 27 percent. The estimated number of children aged 3-17 years ever diagnosed with ADHD is 6 million using data from 2016-2019. In addition to the above information, multiple studies report pediatric health care providers feel inadequately trained to properly take care of children with certain DBMH conditions. With data such as this, it is imperative advanced practice nurses are adequately trained to care for the ever growing population of DBMH disorders in our children.

This case-based session highlights on the important role of lab diagnostics in clinical assessment, with a focus on the not-so-common situations in outpatient care.

This session is for people who know some fundamentals of Spanish. It will build on those skills for medical conversations. This session will include phrases to complete a medical history and physical exam, discuss medications, diagnostic tests, and treatments.

Presented by a team of national nursing leaders working in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), this workshop will explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice. In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, integrating machine learning advanced technologies such as Generative AI can significantly strengthen patient care, streamline administrative tasks, and support clinical decision-making. Despite the buzz about AI promising to deliver multiple patient and practitioner benefits, most NPs have not had exposure to AI or opportunities to apply this technology to NP practice. This workshop will help bridge that gap by offering personalized, hands-on instruction to improve the NPs' digital literacy and comfort using basic AI tools in a non-threatening environment. Participants will gain a basic understanding of Generative AI, be aware of some current AI applications in healthcare, and trial some AI tools to allow future exposures to be faced with greater confidence when offered opportunities to implement AI technologies in their daily NP practice. The presentation will also address potential ethical, legal, and regulatory challenges with AI adoption and share future opportunities for strengthening patient care and research with the use of AI.

This presentation is designed for APRNs who work with parents, children, and families. Parental burnout is a complex, multifactorial problem that is distinct from other types of burnout and mental health disorders. It can affect any parent regardless of a parent's socioeconomic background, age, gender, race or culture. If it is left unidentified and untreated, there can be lasting consequences for both the parent and child. APRNs will receive an overview of parental burnout including risk factors, protective factors, commonly co-occurring conditions, and short- and long-term implications of untreated burnout. Burnout in the working parent population will be highlighted. APRNs will learn assessment methods for identifying parental burnout and associated red flags for child maltreatment. APRNs will learn evidence-based interventions to mitigate and improve burnout and stress in the parent population. The presentation will also include a brief discussion on policy and workplace implications that support parents.

Medical mimics of psychiatric symptoms create an underrecognized diagnostic challenge for healthcare providers and lead to delays in proper diagnosis and treatment. This presentation will highlight "red flags" that an underlying medical condition is leading to psychiatric symptoms, explore differential diagnoses of atypical psychiatric symptoms, and provide strategies for tailoring diagnostic evaluations. Case studies and examples from practice will be utilized to help audience members apply content effectively.

This presentation delves into the core aspects of addiction diagnosis and treatment options. Participants will embark on a learning journey that begins with defining and understanding key concepts of addictions. A review of the physiological, psychological, and neurobiological addiction theories. An examination of evidenced based screening tools that can be helpful to primary care providers. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on evidenced based treatments for alcohol, stimulant, and opioid use disorders that can be started in a primary care clinic. This will include understating the risks, side effects and monitoring of the various medications.

Untreated blood stream bacterial (BSI) infections can be a risk factor for developing life threatening conditions such as sepsis, endocarditis, meningitis and fungemia. To decrease mortality and morbidity from blood stream infections, it is important that nurse practitioners working in acute care are able to recognize, evaluate and treat these infections. Using a case study approach, a variety of infectious disease will be presented along with interpretation of various tests including, but not limited to cultures, spinal fluid analysis, procalcitonin and physical findings.

The presentation titled "Health Policy Fellowship at Every Career Stage to Advance Health Equity" highlights the significance of health policy fellowships for nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals. It aims to demonstrate how engaging in these fellowships at various career stages can empower nurse practitioners to influence health policy, improve healthcare access, and promote health equity. The session will begin by emphasizing the importance of nursing in policymaking, particularly in addressing trending health policy topics. Participants will learn about a range of resources available to help nurse practitioners identify and secure health policy fellowships, tailored to different career stages. The presentation will also cover the pros and cons of these programs, offering strategies to navigate potential challenges. Through this presentation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage health policy fellowships to become effective advocates for change, ensuring that underserved and marginalized communities receive the care they need. Ultimately, the presentation aims to inspire and equip NP professionals to play a proactive role in shaping policies that advance health equity and improve patient outcomes.

Global warming is the long-term heating of the earth's surface. According to NASA, the "Earth's average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record since recordkeeping began in 1880 (source: NASA/GISS)." Climate change is a long-term change in the average weather patterns such as flooding, extreme weather, and drought. Both global warming and climate change can lead to adverse human health effects such as heat illness, worsening of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mental illness, infectious disease, water-borne illnesses, and other negative health impacts. Nurse Practitioners may not understand what climate change and global warming are, the connection between them and their impact on health, and what they can do to help prevent and treat these health impacts. This presentation will help Nurse Practitioners better understand the interconnection between global warming, climate change, and its possible adverse health impacts and the interventions they can take to help their patients and communities adapt to these potential health impacts.

Cancer is the second cause of death in the US next to heart disease. Cancer screening provides an opportunity to detect and diagnosis cancer at an early stage and result in the most optimal prognosis. Regardless of the focus of the NPs clinical practice, NPs need to be knowledgeable of the most common cancers, tools for detection and treatment, as well as strategies to promote primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Social determinants of health limit access to care. Often primary prevention and cancer screening is a luxury. Opportunities for cancer screening may present themselves when an individual is enrolled in school, hospitalized or a clinic setting.

Immunization in the Medical Home Environment: Breaking Down Barriers and Increasing Uptake.

Telehealth has become an established modality of health care following its rapid adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, several providers were forced into using telehealth without any preparation or training. This lack of telehealth expertise resulted in overall decreased provider and patient satisfaction. Moreover, based on the authors' experiences, many providers are performing synchronous telehealth visits but fail to perform an exam to reinforce the suspected diagnoses. To increase provider and patient satisfaction and comfort with telehealth, it's important for providers to be proficient in tools and techniques to optimize the telehealth visit. The first is telehealth etiquette and professionalism, which are the soft skills that are usually lost during virtual visits. The second is using standard in-person physical assessment skills in the virtual platform. This presentation will help maximize telehealth visits to align with evidence-based standards of care. The top ten adult primary care chief complaints that can be completed through telehealth will be discussed, highlighting assessment skills using common household equipment and telehealth devices. Documentation, coding, and billing of telehealth visits will also be introduced.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive disorder that requires interdisciplinary care to allow the PD patient to live their best life. Caring for these patients is highly rewarding. This presentation will provide an overview and update on the management of PD. PD features, diagnostic criteria, the movement disorder examination, disease progression, medication management, surgical therapies including Deep Brain Stimulation, and interdisciplinary care throughout the continuum of disease will be examined. Hospitalization considerations, support for the caregiver and palliative care will be discussed.

This presentation is designed for advanced practice nurses and APRN educators who are looking to refresh their assessment skills. Despite the lack of evidence supporting the use of many assessment techniques, many APRNs and APRN educators continue to practice and teach these methods. This presentation will discuss how an evidence-based approach lays the groundwork for the integration of wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention into clinical practice, thereby ensuring patient safety and high-quality cost-effective care. APRNs will review their advanced physical examination skills and be provided with the body of evidence on exam techniques that continue to be valid and reliable and those techniques, such as auscultation of bowel sounds and the primary care fundoscopic exam, that lack validity and reliability. The integration and appropriate use of labs and imaging will also be reviewed. Assessments that are evidence-based and integral to each patient encounter will be discussed.

This presentation will discuss how hereditary colon cancer became genetically linked to endometrial, prostate, bladder, ureteral, brain and sebaceous carcinomas to become genetically linked. It will provide and guide the NP with information and data to guide history taking which can lead to early recognition, diagnosis and treatment of associated cancers. Other first-degree relatives can be evaluated as well. Randomized trials of vaccines and immunological treatments currently being conducted will be discussed.

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) work in diverse specialties, practice types, and organizational structures. Over the past 20 years, advanced practice leadership has become a rapidly changing area of expertise, and many large organizations have well-established AP leadership support structures to support the hundreds of advanced practice professionals who provide a large percentage of patient care. Because of the high impact and cost of advanced practice nurses, a high level of scrutiny and focus on the productivity, deployment, and retention of these APNs is prevalent and many best practices are now supported either by evidence, organizational experience, or recommendations from healthcare advisory groups. This session will review available evidence, published recommendations, and multiple case studies examining the state of the evidence in advanced practice leadership. Deployment, practice models, leadership structures, compensation models, and recruitment/retention strategies will be examined critically. Ample time will be allowed for an active question & answer session which will provide a forum for participants to share their experiences, frustrations, and successes.

Whether you are a new Nurse Practitioner or a seasoned professional, sharing your clinical expertise is important! This session will provide a primer on the key components of writing a publishable manuscript and the skills needed to become a peer reviewer. Resources for honing your skills, tips for successful manuscript submission, and components of effective peer review will be presented and discussed.

This presentation on behalf of the elected Nominations Council of AANP presents the opportunities within the organization to participate in elected and non-elected leadership opportunities. The Nominations Council members will review the process and participate in a panel discussion to encourage members to actively participate in AANP.

This presentation will begin with a brief description of our Evidence Based Practice (EBP) project. We will outline the identified problem of health care worker burnout, discuss solutions based on current literature, and review the implementation of a 30-minute educational class on a mindfulness-based bundled strategy given over 8 weeks to a total of 127 participants, analysis of results from pre/post-class surveys, and implications for health care workers. We will provide additional education on the increasing scope and scale of burnout among health care workers across diverse populations and specialties. Differences between stress and burnout, stages of burnout, and the signs and symptoms associated with each stage will be discussed. Mindfulness-based strategies that are quick and easy to implement and supported by the literature to reduce burnout among health care workers will be reviewed. Four of these strategies, Letter of Gratitude, For Others, Three Good Things, and Meditation will be discussed in detail and include practical exercises for the latter three strategies. Recommendations on how to implement these strategies in the workplace and how the Nurse Practitioner (NP) can benefit from these strategies in their various roles will also be outlined.

This presentation will focus on streamlining care for pre-obesity and the chronic, progressive, relapsing neuroendocrine disease of obesity that affects 70% of Americans. Two NPs with decades of experience in obesity management will candidly share top tips for consideration of implementation into your practice. Obesity treatment guidelines will be reviewed from the application frame. Effort will be made to share systematic processes and solutions to barriers that have been developed and tested in their practices. Participants will be encouraged to consider, adopt, modify and approach this large patient population with a fresh prospective to deliver efficient, high-quality, evidence-based care.

This presentation offers an in-depth exploration of alcohol withdrawals and treatment. Participants will learn how to identify the symptoms and stages of alcohol withdrawal, from mild to severe ensuring recognition of critical signs in patients. The discussion will dive into the psychological and psychological process involved in alcohol withdrawal. Providing a comprehensive explanation of how these processes involved in alcohol withdrawal, providing a comprehensive explanation of how these processes impact the whole person. Participants will learn to use specific assessment tools and scales to evaluate the severity of withdrawals symptoms in patients. Practical demonstrations and case studies will enhance this application. By the end of this presentation attendees will be equipped with the tools to provide compassionate and effective care, enhancing their ability to support patients through alcohol withdrawals.

Sleep is a crucial biological need for humans. Sleep disorders affect the quality of life and can impact morbidity and mortality. A 2023 Gallop poll found that 36% of women report get the sleep they need, consistently less than their male counterparts at 48%. Women are more prone than men to develop sleep disorders, the difference begins in puberty and persist through life. Hormonal changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause can alter a woman's circadian rhythm, and consequently contribute to sleeplessness, and insomnia. Childrearing and working demands also affect the ability to schedule sleep and the quality of sleep obtained by women. Women are also more likely to have certain parasomnias including nocturnal sleep-related eating disorders and restless legs syndrome. and after menopause, obstructive sleep apnea becomes more prevalent. This session will explore the differences in gender on sleep, identification of sleep issues with women with treatment options.

Alcohol and other drug use among our nation's youth remains a major public health problem. Adolescent use of illicit substances imposes an enormous burden on individuals, families, and communities. Each use of drugs evokes rapid positive reinforcement, either as a result of the rush (euphoria induced by the drug), alleviation of disturbed effects, alleviation of withdrawal symptoms, or a combination of all of the above. One of the adverse outcomes of adolescent substance use is the increased risk of addiction in those who start smoking, drinking, and taking drugs before they are 18 years old. Some adolescents advance to levels of use and consequences that meet criteria for substance use disorders (SUDs) and are at high risk for its continuation in adulthood. This presentation aims to increase HCP's knowledge regarding SUD's incidence, prevalence, and impact on adolescents. The incidence and prevalence of SUD will be discussed. The impact of adolescent SUD is reviewed. Commonly used substances will also be reviewed. This substance use is associated with a greater likelihood of developing substance dependence or disorders as an adult. This reinforces the important role of the HCP in being knowledgeable about and comfortably screening for substance use disorders in adolescents.

This presentation will provide an overview of the success of the AANP International Ambassador program from inception to today (2018-2025). This presentation will highlight the successes of former international ambassadors after their participation and attendance in the AANP conference, provide an update on the progress of the APN role in their respective countries, and engage the 2025 Ambassadors in providing a brief introduction of themselves and a description of the role of the APN in their respective countries. This presentation will also provide descriptive statistics on the Ambassadors and the countries that they represent.

Adolescent anxiety prevalence has increased significantly. Anxiety is the most common mental health condition seen in adolescents. There are several subtypes of anxiety that are seen more in adolescents: specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. This presentation will review the subtypes of anxiety and the diagnostic criteria for each. We will identify current national screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The focus on the presentations will be on pharmacological interventions for adolescents with anxiety. We will review common uses, potential adverse effects, and notes for the NP for each treatment discussed. The presentation will review pearls for practice from two nurse practitioners that treat adolescents with anxiety weekly. Lastly, we will review patient education on methodologies to decrease anxiety outside of pharmacological interventions.

Provide attendees with basic information and skills to begin to effectively communicate with elected officials on issues of health policy as they pertaining to NP practice and patient care.

Eosinophilic asthma, a distinct subtype of asthma, is characterized by persistent airway inflammation and elevated eosinophil levels. These immune cells play a pivotal role in the immune response to allergens and infections. However, in eosinophilic asthma, immune dysregulation and an overactive Th2-mediated immune response leads to the release of pro-inflammatory mediators by eosinophils. Consequently, the airways become inflamed, broncho constricted, and damaged. This severe phenotype is associated with recurrent exacerbations, limited responsiveness to standard asthma treatments, and an increased risk of severe symptoms and hospitalizations. Patients with eosinophilic asthma frequently experience acute exacerbations triggered by allergens or respiratory infections. The hallmark symptoms - wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness - can be particularly challenging to manage. This presentation will delve into the etiology, clinical manifestations, evidence-based management strategies, and an intriguing patient case. In conclusion, while eosinophilic asthma poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, heightened awareness among primary care clinicians can lead to effective management and improved patient outcomes.

This 60-minute podium presentation will explore the current U.S. trends of bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. and among vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and the LGBTQ+ population. Participants will examine the CDC's evidence of antimicrobial resistance and the current pharmacologic regimens recommended for treating STIs. Participants will be instructed on how to access bacterial STI information in their region of practice. Participants will also actively contribute to the presented case-study management and evaluate the care provided.

The Opioid Epidemic is a significant phenomenon in our nation's public health history. As Nurse Practitioners, it is crucial that we hone our skills to become confident in identifying and managing those at risk in our community who struggle with opioid use, regardless of the clinical setting in which we find ourselves. In this presentation, front-line data will be shared from APRNs in various agencies staffed by USPHS officers. This data represents a substantial impact - both personal, and statistically - achieved by single individuals, successfully demonstrating how just one provider is capable make a significant difference in the health and safety of the nation.

This training will equip learners with the confidence and practical expertise to conduct culturally sensitive supportive care discussions - including Advance Care Planning, goals of care, and hospice and palliative care—across various patient demographics within high-paced primary care settings. Additionally, it provides foundational knowledge about palliative care and hospice, key to making informed and timely patient referrals. Participants will depart the training with a skill set that enables them to adeptly manage and apply supportive care practices in their professional roles.

Diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are two prevalent conditions that often co-exist, and each are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Diabetes is the leading cause of CKD. This presentation will discuss the pharmacological and lifestyle management of adults with diabetes and CKD. Approaches to improve cardio-renal outcomes beyond glycemic control will also be addressed. More specifically, this session will focus on management of the T2DM patient with an emphasis on cardio-renal pharmacological management. After a review of the multiple complex pathophysiological abnormalities of T2DM, various cardio-renal medication options will be explored with case application. The value of this presentation will be to explore the "sea of options" and to determine the best therapeutic approach for individual patients. The goal of this presentation is to advance T2DM cardiorenal therapy with confidence since getting to goal can be difficult.

This presentation will focus on common ear complaints seen in the ER, Urgent Care, and Primary Care setting (including pediatrics). Otalgia in the absence of otitis externa is frequently misdiagnosed as middle ear fluid. We will go over the most common cause of otalgia presenting to the UC/ER - TMD exacerbation- with diagnostic video and treatment algorithm. Sudden hearing loss occurs 66,000/year in US. Determining conductive versus sensorineural loss is key to avoid risking permanent hearing loss. Participants will learn best diagnostic practices leading to best treatment and referral patterns. We will go over most common Tympanic Membrane presentations (myringosclerosis, TM perforations, retracted TM, Cholesteatomata) using HD images and videos. Techniques such as the valsalva maneuver, tuning fork, pneumatic otoscope, and tympanometry will be presented with HD videos to help increase diagnostic accuracy to >90%. We will discuss the need to confirm the resolution of pediatric serous otitis media by 3 months (and best techniques to do this). Children who have persistent SOM are at risk of speech, language, and developmental delay. We will also discuss another very common cause of ear pressure and fullness (early stages of Ménière's disease) which often presents to ER and Urgent Care - and best treatments.

It is well known that post-op complications harm patients and have financial implications for the healthcare system. Over a decade ago, the concept of "prehabilitation"and "optimization" of patients undergoing elective surgery began to emerge in the literature. A growing body of evidence supported the idea that improvements in chronic medical conditions, nutrition, and physical fitness could decrease post-op complications. In collaboration with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, Nurses (including Advanced Practice), and Leadership, healthcare systems began establishing clinics aimed at helping patients improve their health prior to surgery. This led to improved post-op outcomes. In this 60-minute presentation, I will discuss current evidence-based recommendations for pre-op testing. I will identify interventions shown to improve health, nutrition, and physical fitness prior to elective surgery and share practical ideas on how to incorporate them into a Primary Care pre-op assessment.

Nurse practitioners frequently engage in the medical management of older adult patients (65 years and older) in outpatient and inpatient settings. Comorbidities, medication interactions, and medication adherence can make pharmaceutical prescribing a challenging process and may place older adult patients at higher risk for developing adverse drug events when receiving potentially inappropriate medications. The purpose of this presentation is to provide nurse practitioners with updates on best prescribing practices for older adults in primary and acute care. This presentation will include a focused review of the 2023 American Geriatrics Society Updated Beers Criteria® and will center on optimizing prescribing patterns and minimizing the use of potentially inappropriate medications. Content will include information on deprescribing; resources for selecting appropriate medications within a given class of pharmaceutical agents; improving medication monitoring; enhancing patient education; and improving medication adherence. A particular emphasis will be placed on the updates associated with prescribing anticoagulants in older patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism and prescribing oral agents for glycemic control in patients with diabetes mellitus type II.

Nurse practitioners are often asked to precept NP students, new graduate NPs, and/or even learners from other professions in support of interprofessional education. In this presentation, attendees will explore the important elements of the clinical learning environment (CLE) that impact the learner's sense of belonging and success. They will learn skills around how to create inclusive learning environments and practice setting the stage with learners around issues such as microaggressions that may arise in the clinical learning environment. Lastly, participants will identify best practices to engage in feedback conversations with learners to support their growth and development in the clinical environment.

This presentation will critically analyze the impact of key social determinants of health on medication adherence and their subsequent effects on chronic disease outcomes. We will explore disparities in life expectancy and disease burden across neighboring zip codes, highlighting the influence of increased health disparities and the differences of experiences that are seen in these different areas. Furthermore, the presentation will investigate the roles of access to healthcare facilities, food deserts, and pharmacy deserts in contributing to medication nonadherence. In-depth examination of methods for eliciting information from patients about social determinants of health and the significance of health literacy in enhancing patient outcomes will be provided. Strategies for improvement will be discussed, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration involving pharmacy, social work, and community healthcare organizations. The presentation aims to foster awareness and empathy regarding patients' situations, ensuring a holistic understanding of the challenges they face.

The primary care provider (PCP) is usually the health care professional closest to patients. Once cancer patients achieve remission and are stable, they are eligible for monitoring by a PCP. However, because cancer is often equated with death and severe sickness and due to the lack of access to information on how to monitor cancer survivors, the transition from oncology care to primary care is delayed. In the case of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), the use of novel cancer therapies since 2001 has led to remarkable survival rates of up to 85%, achieved with a single oral agent. Also, CML patients are expected to have a life expectancy similar to the general population. The monitoring of CML remission is straightforward, including with a blood work to observe hematologic remission and another every three to six months to surveil the molecular remission. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are expert clinicians who always support initiatives that ease access to care and improve patient outcomes. Monitoring CML survivors is another call they are answering, but they need more information. This presentation will provide evidence-based guidance that will enhance NPs' proficiency in monitoring CML survivors, including by using the "CML Survivorship Checklist" that will be designed.

Tendinopathies account for 30% of all musculoskeletal complaints and are often the result of chronic or acute injuries that occur at home, work, or in sports settings. This presentation focuses on diagnosing and managing tendinopathies of the upper extremity, including trigger finger, DeQuervain's disease, Intersection syndrome, flexor carpi ulnaris tendinitis, epicondylitis, biceps tendinitis, and rotator cuff tears. Improve your diagnostic accuracy by applying focused anatomic and pathophysiologic techniques to successfully manage tendinopathy for patients needing to return to the workplace or competitive sports. Participants will explore in-depth, evidence-based treatment options using case studies applicable to the primary, urgent, orthopedic, and rheumatologic care settings.

This presentation will cover hormonal contraception - one of the most important topics in women's health. The most current statistics of pregnancy and contraception rates and trends in the U.S will be discussed. A brief refresher of the physiology of the menstrual cycle and the role of hormones will be offered. The various categories of the available contraceptive options, hormonal, non-hormonal, and barrier methods will be discussed with detailed description of the hormonal methods. Indications, contraindications, and evidence-based guidelines for contraceptive prescription will be discussed in detailed for hormonal contraceptives. The CDC's medical eligibility criteria and the U.S. selected practice recommendations for contraceptive use will be explored in detail and resources provided for further reference.

Federal health policy changes rapidly, and 2024-2025 has been no exception. Join us for a conversation on the most pressing federal agency updates that have a direct impact on nurse practitioner practice and reimbursement. These include key positive policy changes across federal agencies recognizing the importance of nurse practitioners.

The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate the expanded role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in primary and urgent care settings by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) through various case presentations. Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is a rapidly growing modality that enhances diagnostic accuracy and patient care. While traditionally used in emergency settings, POCUS is now increasingly recognized for its value in primary and urgent care. This presentation aims to equip APRNs with the knowledge and skills to incorporate ultrasound into their practice, improving diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes. APRNs can utilize POCUS to differentiate between common dermatological conditions such as necrotizing fasciitis, cellulitis, abscesses, and foreign bodies. Additionally, ultrasound is effective for diagnosing musculoskeletal issues like Achilles tendon ruptures and joint effusions. In pulmonary cases, POCUS assists in identifying pneumonia, pleural effusions, and pneumothorax, enhancing bedside diagnostic efficiency and reducing the need for immediate radiologic interventions. Handheld ultrasound devices are revolutionizing healthcare by offering portability and ease of use. These devices outperform traditional stethoscopes in many diagnostic scenarios, providing real-time, visual insights into patient conditions. This presentation will highlight how handheld ultrasound devices can be seamlessly integrated into APRN practice, offering superior diagnostic capabilities and improving patient care.

This presentation will prepare the primary care provider with strategies to prevent HIV in the primary care setting by assessing, diagnosing, initiating early treatment, and linking people with HIV to specialty care using a health equity lens.

Weight gain, body composition changes, and emerging or worsening cardiometabolic risk factors affect women in the menopausal transition. If these issues are not managed successfully, obesity may develop or worsen. Menopause and the menopausal transition contribute to hormonal and body composition changes that increase a woman's cardiometabolic risk and have a detrimental effect on many aspects of her health and quality of life. Women with obesity have even greater risks that need to be understood and mitigated. In addition to the time spent in the menopausal transition, many women spend 40% or more of their lives in a postmenopausal state, making it important for clinicians to understand this complex state. As women enter their 60s and 70s, adiposity-related health issues emerge or worsen, yet are often not recognized or effectively addressed. You will learn about the health risks at various points of the menopausal state so that you can effectively intervene. This presentation will provide you with a roadmap of the entire spectrum of menopause and help you "connect the dots" to improve outcomes.

This presentation aims to equip nurse practitioners with essential knowledge and skills to effectively care for Asian American minority populations by focusing on their unique health conditions. Asian Americans are among the fastest-growing populations, presenting distinct health patterns and risks that require specialized attention. Attendees will gain an understanding of the specific health conditions prevalent among Asian American minority populations, recognizing patterns and health risks unique to this group. The presentation will explore and discuss effective management strategies tailored to these unique health conditions within the primary care setting, emphasizing culturally sensitive approaches and evidence-based practices. The session will also delve into comprehensive treatment protocols and interventions specifically designed for these health conditions, covering medical and holistic approaches to ensure inclusive and effective care plans. By the end of the presentation, nurse practitioners will be better prepared to deliver culturally competent care, improve health outcomes, and reduce disparities within Asian American minority communities.

Transgender and non-binary individuals (TGNB) often face discrimination, bias, stigma, socioeconomic barriers, and a lack of knowledgeable and/or friendly gender-affirming healthcare providers across the nation. Many clinicians have a willingness to learn but have not been educated specifically about gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and the primary care considerations for this population using these necessary hormones. This presentation aims to highlight basic GAHT management with monitoring parameters in primary care and to review safety practices to date. Evidence-based screening guidelines, resources, and advocacy links are provided and in alignment with the Standards of Care from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. Aspects of the recent JNP Journal published in 2024 by these authors will be covered. Aims are to increase comfort levels when caring for individuals and families who are gender-diverse, experiencing gender-dsyphoria or are questioning. Practice in alignment with WPATH Standards of Care 8.

Child maltreatment is a public health problem of insurmountable magnitude. It has been described as one the greatest threats facing the health, welfare, and social wellbeing of children in the U.S. The acute and long-term effects on the child's physical, emotional, psychological, cognitive and social wellbeing as a result of maltreatment can be devastating. The purpose of this presentation is to increase the knowledge and confidence of nurse practitioners in the care of the child when maltreatment is suspected. The focus will be on current evidence-based interprofessional practice guidelines to ensure optimum care for this patient population who are vulnerable, defenseless, and powerlessness in the worst of situations. Specific injuries and medical conditions that may result from maltreatment will be presented through the application of clinical examples. Specific clinical conditions that will be discussed include abusive head trauma, skin and skeletal trauma, and sexual exploitation and human trafficking.

Pediatric asthma is the most common noncommunicable disease of childhood, affecting approximately 7.7 % or 24,963,874 children within the U.S. Of these children, this chronic disease disproportionately affects Black and American Indian/Alaska Native children, particularly those living in households below the poverty threshold. Barriers to asthma care have been well documented in the literature and include lack of transportation, distance to provider, low health literacy, inability to miss work/school, and limited provider availability (after-hours/weekends). To overcome these barriers, care can be provided to children where they spend most of their time - within the school setting. School-based telehealth (SBTH) clinics are primary care clinics that are located on the grounds of secondary schools (e.g., elementary, middle, and high schools) and offer children a wide variety of services (e.g., well visits, immunizations, and acute/chronic disease management). SBTH clinics have been reported in the literature to increase access to care and to maximize position patient outcomes, including asthma management. This presentation will describe the optimization of pediatric asthma using a multidisciplinary team within southeastern SBTH clinics. A high-level review of current asthma guidelines and illustration of virtual pediatric pulmonary exam techniques will also be included.

The number of available genetic tests is continuing to expand rapidly, but provider knowledge continues to lag. This talk with provide an update of the types of available genetic tests, including Direct to Consumer (DTC) tests. Nurse Practitioners are increasingly being asked to explain carrier testing or disease risk, weigh in on therapy decisions or family planning, and help patients understand other health traits. In 2025, we would like to present a "Genomic State of the Science" presentation, providing up-to-date information on the changing genomics landscape to include clinical tests, genomic guidelines, genomic competencies for NPs and discuss some common clinical applications of genomic care, such as when to consider ordering a genetic test, what test to order, reimbursement and interpretation issues, and who to turn to when results are unexpected or unusual, to include locating a genetic counselor or medical geneticist. Our goal is to help participants sort through the evidence, tests and guidelines, and rapidly locate credible resources such as genetic testing labs, genetic counselors when needed.

The stigma of mental illness can be as big a hurdle to people's life goals as the symptoms and disabilities themselves. Stigma can interfere with personal aspirations related to education, vocation, independent living and relationships. It can serve as a major barrier to treatment engagement ("I don't want to see the psychiatrist because people will think I'm nuts!"). Extensive research has shown some seemingly reasonable approaches to stigma change not only fail to work but make stigma worse. Prominent among these is educating the public about mental illness as a "brain disorder." This worsens ideas that people with mental illness can and do get better. "It's hard wired in; You may look good now, but you can flip out at any moment. Instead, real world (face-to-face or virtual) contact with people with lived experience of recovery is the greatest change to stigma. Peer interactions among people with mental illness and the "rest:" of the population replaces stigmatizing ideas of weakness with affirming attitudes about recovery and empowerment. This requires people with lived experience to determine whether it is to their benefit to disclose this experience. The Honest, Open, Proud (HOP) program is one evidence-based approach to help people make these decisions.

Presenters will provide an overview of the DOD mission of the Civic Action Team Medical Officer in Palau, honing in on the perspective of an NP in this role. They'll share lessons learned on preparing for the mission like this and ways they optimized the daily operations of the clinic they ran and health engagement around the island and region. They'll provide an overview of medical conditions prevalent to the area, as they were responsible for care of the local population, as well as some specific medical cases they encountered.

Sleep is a period of intense brain growth and restoration. Quality sleep is an important part of physiologic, emotional, and neurocognitive development. Individual variability in sleep need is influenced by behavioral, medical, environmental, and cultural factors. The consequences of poor sleep results in chronic health conditions, mood dysregulation, school failure, obesity, and an increase in risk taking behaviors. Up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem that will be brought to the primary care provider's attention. This session will provide an overview of the development of the sleep-wake cycle, how achievement of developmental milestones can affect the sleep-wake cycle, the effect of sleep deprivation on the prefrontal cortex, executive functioning, and the elements necessary for developing and supporting adequate quality and quantity of sleep throughout childhood and adolescence. Social determinants of health, cultural practices, and environmental factors that affect a child's ability to achieve adequate sleep will be reviewed as these elements play a part in how sleep issues are defined as problems. The history for and an assessment of sleep concerns to rule out medical sleep disorders will be reviewed. During this session, the currently available pharmaceutical interventions for pediatric sleep issues will be reviewed.

The seminar will provide classical definitions of mentoring and compare these to precepting to clarify similarities and differences, as this is a point of much contemporary confusion. From definitions, mentoring processes will be discussed pertinent to general, then specific to nursing/NP applications. Classic mentoring challenges and opportunities will be presented and discussed using group work to work through common opportunities and challenges. when mentoring.in general to assist with the fluid application of the growth of the mentee and the solidifying of dyadic relationships moving forward. Current needs of contemporary cultures being mentored across generations and styles and expectations of each culture will be outlined with best approaches presented for each, in the interest of fostering professional growth. Baby Boomers through GenZ will be covered to enhance the facilitation of mentoring dyadic processes.

This case-based curriculum focuses on safe and effective pain management, particularly addressing opioid use disorder (OUD). It emphasizes a biopsychosocial approach to patient assessment, incorporating non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies. The curriculum covers recognizing pain types, assessing OUD risk, developing individualized treatment plans, and utilizing shared decision-making. It also details the risks and benefits of opioid therapy, including strategies for opioid rotation, tapering, and managing adverse events like opioid-induced hyperalgesia and respiratory depression. Finally, it highlights the importance of ongoing patient monitoring and collaboration with specialists.

This session will be case based and will be a deep dive into complex pain treatment in the inpatient setting. Whether you practice inpatient or outpatient pain management, you will have lots to take away. How to transition from oral to IV pain medications, including PCA pumps. How to calculate equianalgesic dosing and opioid rotate appropriately. What to do with patients on chronic opioids that suddenly have acute pain needs. This session will help the provider feel more competent in pain care delivery.

APRNs make meaningful contributions to the body of knowledge through various scholarly works. Many APRNs contribute to science through poster and podium presentations at regional and national conferences, but fewer take the scholarly work products to publication. Legacy knowledge and impact can only be achieved through publication. Frequently cited reasons for not publishing include a lack of knowledge, time, or fear of rejection. Having an abstract accepted for a podium or poster presentation is the time to begin thinking about publishing. As authors plan and create the presentations, they will soon discover the process shares many elements common to publishing. Over 70% of the future manuscript can be cultivated into the final product. Through this presentation, the panelists will provide tips and pearls to transform any scholarly presentation into a publication successfully. Learn how the abstract is the calling card for readers, engage with a meaningful introduction, and transform the investment of time for the poster sections and podium presentations into publications.

Worry and anxiety are common problems for older adults, affecting sleep and overall quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and yoga have been studied in clinical trials and observational studies. However, those interventions were either studied separately or as a combined treatment. This session will discuss one of the first studies to compare CBT and yoga as treatments for worry and anxiety in older adults.

In the evolving healthcare landscape, recognizing the significance of social determinants of health (SDOH) on health outcomes is crucial. This presentation highlights the impact SDOH on patients' health and life expectancy (CDC, 2024). We explore the multifaceted nature of SDOH, including economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, neighborhood, and environment, drawing on evidence-based research and real-world applications. A comprehensive review shows how these factors contribute to health disparities and affect patients' well-being. The session emphasizes practical strategies for healthcare providers, particularly nurse practitioners, to integrate SDOH assessments into routine practice. By leveraging tools like PRAPARE (Protocol for Responding to and Assessing Patients' Assets, Risks, and Experiences) (PRAPARE, 2024), practitioners can systematically identify and address social needs hindering optimal health outcomes. We will also delve into the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships in creating sustainable solutions. Case studies from our mobile health unit will illustrate the positive outcomes of targeted interventions tailored to specific social determinants. Participants will gain insights into effective communication techniques for discussing SDOH with patients, fostering trust, and encouraging patient engagement. The presentation will cover policy implications and advocate for systemic changes to support the integration of SDOH into healthcare delivery.

In this session, we will review how both novice and experienced nurse practitioners can use widely available artificial intelligence (AI) tools and Internet data to inform their practice and better understand the needs of the communities they serve. Now an integral part of modern society, the Internet is home to numerous unique communities that do not exist physically; individuals with niche interests and/or shared experiences frequently form communities that may only exist "online." Every day, Internet users generate extraordinary amounts of data that can provide valuable insights for health care providers and public health officials. During this session, we will review several real-world applications and methodologies that allow for comprehensive data analysis of publicly available Internet data from a variety of sources using examples from peer-reviewed literature. Furthermore, this session will explore the pivotal role of AI in public health research and its various applications for advanced practice nurses. Nurse practitioners attending this session will learn how to ethically leverage the data found in product and/or provider reviews, social media, and discussion forums to better understand the needs of patients, how communities of interest approach their health, and/or even develop or supplement their program of research.

In the past 5 years the United States has seen a resurgence of syphilis. The Centers for Disease Control issued a call-to-action November 2003 due to the 10-fold increase of congenital syphilis cases in the United States. Syphilis is a sexually and vertically transmitted bacterial infection that is complicated to diagnose given its many stages. Complications of untreated syphilis include visual impairment, hearing loss, stroke, and paralysis. The presentation through interactive cases reviews the prevention, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of syphilis.

The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) are a national interdisciplinary network of professionals, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose mission is to improve reproductive and children's health through education and support at the provider, individual and community level. The United States is divided into 10 regions, each with its own PEHSU which provides education and consultation services to providers, the community and families. The presentation will provide an overview of the PEHSU network and resources available, including the educational sessions available to providers and the community. Case studies from consultations provided by the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment, Region 3 PEHSU, will be presented to highlight environmental health concerns addressed in these consultations. Through a case study approach, participants will learn how to address common environmental health concerns that affect children and families.

Healthcare inequality continues to exist around the world. One solution is connecting people to care via telehealth. Telehealth can overcome barriers to healthcare access and improve outcomes when implemented with health equity in mind. Without attention to digital equity and existing health disparities, telehealth may exacerbate rather than enhance health equity. It has been suggested that the digital divide is now a social determinant of health and that digital skills and connectivity are "super social determinants of health." Digital literacy, the digital divide, health literacy, cultural competency, and accessibility are essential considerations for all telehealth providers. Yet, many are not familiar with these concepts. Ensuring technology is implemented to allow for accessibility features, providing patient education, and telehealth provider education are essential to developing and sustaining telehealth programs that promote rather than limit health equity. This presentation will highlight digital inequities and essential methods to overcome them. With telehealth an integral part of healthcare moving forward, all healthcare providers must be familiar with these concepts to ensure inclusive, accessible healthcare for all. A focus on cultural competency will illuminate essential skills necessary when conducting care across distance to ensure quality, patient-centered, inclusive care is provided, and successful outcomes are achieved.