We Have Pride!

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In Today’s Edition: We take Pride!

  • It’s Pride month let’s talk equity in healthcare

  • Recent study reveals lack of mental health support in the youth LGBTQ community

  • Oncology Nursing Podcast talks pride and LGBTQ disparities

  • AMA attempts to limit practices for APRNs

  • Updates in COVID vaccines, it’s not going away folks

  • No shortage of ongoing drug shortages

  • Future APP? Check out Baylor University and College of Medicine

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It's Pride Month!

Pride month, established in honor of the Stonewall Rebellion of June 28, 1969, marks the beginning of the contemporary LGBTQ+ movement. It serves as a tribute to the historical contributions and influence of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals on a global scale. The month-long observance aims to acknowledge their significant impact at both local and international levels.

Nurse Practitioners Shine a Light on LGBTQ Health Care

Making health care more inclusive and accepting of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning patients means that seasoned providers and new clinical staff have opportunities to work together and bring barriers and solutions to the forefront.

Speaking of solutions, let’s talk mental health

In a world aimed at inclusivity, youth in the LGBTQ community needs are still being neglected and face a disheartening reality. The U.S. Mental health care delivery system still lacks and fails to keep up with the growing and unique needs of LGBTQ individuals. Interesting timing with new screening recommendations for depression and suicide risk released by the USPSTF just last week. As APPs (PAs, NPs), we have untapped potential to reduce health disparities. Let’s do better from the classroom to clinical care!

Mental Health Care Lagging for LGBTQ Youth

The U.S. saw only a small gain over six years in the share of mental health facilities that both serve young people and offer LGBTQ-specific care, according to a new study.

Interested in a good podcast? Oncology Nursing News talks Pride Month

Oncology Nurse Talks LGBTQ Desparities

After hearing about the difficulties a transgender man faced in receiving a cancer diagnosis, Kelly S. Haviland, PhD, FNP-BC, found her calling. In this episode, Haviland, nurse research scientist and family nurse practitioner at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how LGBTQ treatment has changed over the years, though there is still much more work to be done.

The AMA’s ongoing attempts to limit practice laws for APRNs

Last week, while the AMA continues to pursue joint regulation of nurse practitioners (NPs) and other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), the AANP maintains a steadfast effort to push back. The AANP maintains that they “will continue to fight for patients. AANP calls on the AMA to stop the rhetoric and resolutions that undermine patient choice, access and truly coordinated care.” We can’t stress the importance of joining your state organization enough!

More Calls by AMA That Will Limit Patient Choice and Access to Quality Health Care

American Association of Nurse Practitioners Responds to Latest From American Medical Association House of Delegates

⚙️ The More You Know

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COVID is Here to Stay, so Let’s Stay Informed

See the latest news on the Monovalent Moderna Vaccine for the fall!

Moderna files for FDA approval of updated Covid vaccine for fall

No Shortage of Ongoing Drug Shortages

ADHD drugs have been short for almost a year. Now the ADHD alternative to Adderall, which is Vyvanse, is running low.

The ADHD drug shortage is spreading as supplies of a popular alternative to Adderall run worryingly low

💡Inspiration for Aspirations

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"As advanced care clinicians, we are trying to navigate all of the racial and sex disparities found in research, and to find a way for our professions to join hands to promote increased data collection in addressing disparities in LGBT care. We can also come together to find a way to promote gender and sex equality and to reduce sex/gender/race disparities in how we treat our patients. We need more curricular content about LBGT health; in the end, it is our challenge to find a way to do this."

Jim Anderson, PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA, is a Physician Assistant working in addiction medicine in Seattle and writer for The Clinical Advisor

📈Future APPs

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This week we bring you Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine! They are consistently highly rated in graduation and employment rates and one of the top ranked schools for aspiring NPs and PAs.

Physician Assistant Program

Baylor College of Medicine is a 30 month PA program with higher performance rates than the national average and 100% employment upon completion. Students also have the option to pursue specialized interests through enrichment pathways offered in collaboration with the School of Medicine (Tropical medicine and ethics).

Physician Assistant Program

The Baylor College of Medicine Physician Assistant Program is ranked first in Texas and third in the nation by U.S. News & World Report....

Baylor University Nurse Practitioner Program

Baylor University is ranked higher than 94% of the best colleges in the US. They have a 100% certification pass rate and also offers one of the best DNP programs in Texas. They also offer programs online. Click below for more information.

Online DNP - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) | Baylor University

Focus on the Complex Acute, Chronic & Critical Care Needs of Adult Patients as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

🧪Clinical Conundrums: Because We Love a Challenge!

Clinical cases, lectures, & CME/CEU opportunities coming soon!

🔎ICYMI

  • Black representation needed in the primary care physician workforce

  • Tori Bowie, dies of eclampsia, is a gut-wrenching reminder of Black maternal health disparities in the U.S.

  • Are you treating hypertension based on race? Time to change

  • Let’s define what wealth equity means

  • Let’s talk money. The mind-blowing economic burden of health inequity

  • Our featured APP this week is a true inspiration! Introducing, Dwayne Alleyne DNP, APRN, ACNP-C. Air Force Veteran, network leader, entrepreneur, educator, and all-around role-model!

  • Clinical Case discussion: We weren’t blowing smoke! Let’s talk asthma

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