In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, join Dr. Heather Jackson and NPACE Executive Director Terri Schmitt as they discuss treatment of common musculoskeletal pain in adult primary care patients. Tips for first actions, thorough assessment, red flags, and treatment options are provided. This episode is worth 0.5 CE/CME credits and 0.25 Pharmacology credits. | 0.50 CE/CME category 1 credits (0.25 Pharmacology) | Free

This practical, evidence-based session equips primary care providers with effective, first-line strategies for managing musculoskeletal and sports-related pain. Designed to enhance clinical confidence while promoting safe, guideline-driven care, this program focuses on optimizing conservative treatment approaches before escalation to advanced therapies. | 1.0 CE/CME category 1 credits (0.5 Pharmacology) | $0

Enhance your clinical expertise with this high-impact, CME/CE-accredited educational bundle designed for today’s practicing providers. This program combines expert-led lectures with hands-on procedural training to deliver practical, immediately applicable skills. Enjoy a delightful Keynote Presentation – that will inspire any APP! Learn from excellent Dermatology Session + Procedures – Diagnosis and management of common skin conditions with hands-on derm procedural training. Suture Skills Workshop – Practical wound closure techniques and material selection.Hypertensive Emergencies – Recognition, evaluation, and evidence-based management of hypertensive crises. DEA Prescribing Update – Current guidelines, regulatory compliance, and safe controlled substance prescribing. Hospice & End-of-Life Care – Patient-centered approaches to hospice eligibility, symptom management, and compassionate communication. Participants will earn CME/CE credits while strengthening diagnostic skills, procedural confidence, prescribing safety, and end-of-life care competence. 10 CE/CME category 1 credits; 0.50 are pharmacology | $195

The number of patients with some combination of disease, chronic illness, functional limitations, cognitive disability, and/or frailty is becoming more prevalent. Management of chronic diseases coupled with individualized patient-centered care goals is paramount for reducing hospitalizations & ED visits in communities. Polypharmacy & lack of deprescribing are leading causes of hospitalization & ED visits in the over-65 population. Our geriatric patients have multiple diagnoses, each with recs that generally include numerous meds. As the primary care provider & serving as the 'helicopter pilot' for these patients, we must review all the meds from all specialty providers & see what can be done to consolidate & reduce them. 'Pill burden' & the physical & emotional strain of managing multiple medications are a financial problem for patients and a displeasing part of patients' daily routines. We will delve into the factors influencing geriatric medication absorption and prescribing practices during the workshop. We'll discuss references & apply these principles through several group-based, hands-on case studies, empowering you with practical knowledge and skills. This workshop is designed to be highly interactive, incorporating audiovisual videos, PowerPoint presentations, graphics, questions, group discussions, & hands-on medication reconciliation. It encourages active participation and peer interaction, fostering a collaborative learning environment where everyone's input is valued | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (1.5 Pharmacology) | $40

Join me in Music City for a thoughtful and practical session on how Advanced Practice Providers can bring harmony and compassion to one of the most meaningful parts of care, supporting patients and families at the end of life. This interactive session will help you distinguish between palliative and hospice care while exploring how to lead conversations with confidence and empathy. We’ll dive into strategies for improving communication among patients, families, and healthcare teams, transforming what can feel awkward or uncomfortable into moments of clarity and connection. You’ll gain tools for initiating early discussions about advanced directives, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and recognizing the invaluable community resources that too often go untapped. We’ll close with a focused review of commonly used end-of-life medications and symptom management approaches. You’ll leave this session with renewed confidence, practical communication techniques, and a refreshed understanding of how to guide patients and families through this critical stage of care with heart, skill, and grace. | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (0.5 Pharmacology) | $40

Despite blood pressure being a vital sign, myths and misunderstandings are common about such an important measurement. What constitutes a blood pressure emergency? Can we actually hurt someone by making their blood pressure "normal?" And what is the latest evidence on the diagnosis and the acute and chronic treatment of hypertension? We'll review case studies illustrating subtle but important issues with blood pressure evaluation and important recent guidelines from major organizations to help you practice at the gold standard. | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (1.5 Pharmacology) | $40

During the last 25 years, the rules and regulations regarding pain, opioid prescribing and opioid use disorder have changed significantly. This course of instruction will allow attendees to safely navigate through these changes while receiving important DEA controlled substance updates. | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (1.00 Pharmacology) | $40

This interactive workshop will provide a hands-on approach to the diagnosis and management of common dermatologic conditions. Participants will review key clinical features, differential diagnoses, and evidence-based treatment strategies for disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, acne, infections, and skin cancers. The session will emphasize practical skills including lesion recognition, dermoscopy basics, biopsy techniques, and patient counseling. Case-based discussions and visual aids will enhance learning, enabling participants to confidently apply dermatology principles in clinical practice. | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (0.50 Pharmacology) | $40

This interactive workshop will provide practical training in suturing techniques for clinicians. Participants will review wound assessment, suture selection, needle handling, and proper knot-tying methods. Emphasis will be placed on different closure techniques for various wound types, including simple, interrupted, running, and mattress sutures. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip Nurse Practitioners with the knowledge and technical skills needed to perform wound closure with precision and confidence. Participants will learn the principles of wound assessment, selection of closure materials, and proper suturing techniques for a variety of clinical scenarios commonly encountered in primary care, urgent care, and emergency settings. This is an introductory course and advanced techniques are not addressed. | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (0.50 Pharmacology) | $40

This interactive workshop is designed to enhance the clinical skills of APPs in the assessment, selection, and application of splints for common extremity injuries. Participants will gain hands-on experience with upper and lower extremity splinting techniques, focusing on evidence-based approaches to immobilization, patient comfort, and prevention of complications. The session will cover the principles of fracture stabilization, soft tissue injury management, and appropriate splint selection based on injury type and anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on safe and effective splinting techniques, patient education, and follow-up care. Through case-based discussions and practical application, attendees will leave confident in their ability to apply and manage splints in a variety of clinical settings | 1.5 CE/CME category 1 credits (0 Pharmacology) | $35

It's time to get renewed, refreshed, reenergized and refocused! You'll grow personally and professionally after learning about 8 of life's lessons from decades of NP practice. | 1.0 CE/CME category 1 credits (0 Pharmacology) | FREE

Enhance your clinical expertise with this high-impact, CME/CE-accredited educational bundle designed for today’s practicing providers. This program combines expert-led lectures with hands-on procedural training to deliver practical, immediately applicable skills. Enjoy a delightful Keynote Presentation – that will inspire any APP! Learn from excellent Dermatology Session + Procedures – Diagnosis and management of common skin conditions with hands-on derm procedural training. Suture Skills Workshop – Practical wound closure techniques and material selection.Hypertensive Emergencies – Recognition, evaluation, and evidence-based management of hypertensive crises. DEA Prescribing Update – Current guidelines, regulatory compliance, and safe controlled substance prescribing. Hospice & End-of-Life Care – Patient-centered approaches to hospice eligibility, symptom management, and compassionate communication. Participants will earn CME/CE credits while strengthening diagnostic skills, procedural confidence, prescribing safety, and end-of-life care competence. 13 CE/CME category 1 credits; 6.50 are pharmacology | $283.50