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PeerDirect Program: The Role of APPs in ILD
In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]
Introducing the APAPP ACE App
We are so excited to announce the launch of the APAPP ACE App! The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers Applications for […]
Earn Free CME with APAPP
The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce two exciting new ways to earn free CME credits! Listen […]
THANK YOU! APAPP Conference Success
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See you in Vegas!
The lights are bright, the energy is high, and Las Vegas is ready to welcome a wave of passionate pulmonary practitioners! In […]
Practice Point Partners with APAPP
The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Practice Point Communications (PPC) are excited to announce a new partnership focused on […]
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Understanding MAC
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One Year of APAPP Podcasts
Happy 1st Birthday, APAPP Podcast! We are thrilled to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the APAPP Podcast! Over the past year, our host has guided us through numerous enlightening topics related to both clinical practice and career development within the field.
Inhaler 101
APAPP Board Member Tyler Kuhk an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, discusses the complexities of inhalers and the various types of inhaler devices used in respiratory care. Stream our latest podcast episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
ECMO: Who is the right patient?
Dr. Susan Wilcox, medical director of the medical ICU at Leahy Hospital, delves into ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) and its applications, emphasizing its critical role in supporting the lungs.
Idiopathic Shortness of Breath part 2: Dysfunctional Breathing Clinic
Nurse practitioner Cori Fratelli from National Jewish Health discusses breathing pattern disorders related to unexplained dyspnea. Stream her episode to understand more about treatment methods like breath retraining and inspiratory muscle training. Cori advocates to consider these disorders, discusses treatment methods like breath retraining, inspiratory muscle training, and emphasizes the need for more research and specialized clinics.
Featured Nurse Practitioner Stories
PeerDirect Program: The Role of APPs in ILD
In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]
Meet The Bronch Queen: A Nurse Practitioner’s Story
Over the last several years, the role of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the ICU has been evolving. As intensivist models have developed across the country, it has become apparent for the need for continuous provider coverage in the ICU and APPs have filled this gap.
Complexity of the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition, and even rarer is pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Review of CHEST’s E-Learning Library
I just got back from the CHEST annual meeting and I can say that it was by far the best conference I have ever attended; it had content extremely pertinent to my practice.
The Development of a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
“Why is Rachel seeing that patient…They don’t have asthma?!” Ding, ding, ding… Have you ever had a moment where you heard something that made you stop in your tracks and realize you needed to take action?
Advance Care Planning: What you need to know about getting paid
Author Lolita Melhado Lolita Melhado PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN is a leader, educator, researcher, and author. She earned a PhD in nursing […]
Most Engaged With
F(%@$)NP, I have to go back to school for my ACNP!?
Author Amy Carlson Amy Carlson is a wife to Major (retired) Jason Carlson and mom to 3 lucky kids (that are now […]
Just Breathe: A Nurse Practitioner’s Story
Author Katherine Rosen Katie Rosen, RN, MSN, ANP-C, is a nurse practitioner at in the ILD clinic at National Jewish Health in […]
The Development of a Pulmonary Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
“Why is Rachel seeing that patient…They don’t have asthma?!” Ding, ding, ding… Have you ever had a moment where you heard something that made you stop in your tracks and realize you needed to take action?
APAPP Welcomes New Board Members
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the newest additions to our esteemed board at the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice […]
Inhaler 101
APAPP Board Member Tyler Kuhk an adult gerontology nurse practitioner, discusses the complexities of inhalers and the various types of inhaler devices used in respiratory care. Stream our latest podcast episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
Supplemental Oxygen Bill Introduced with CHEST Support
In early March 2024, CHEST published an exciting announcement of their support of the supplemental oxygen bill, aimed at improving access to […]