This podcast was created by advanced practice providers, for advanced practice providers. Co-hosts Tobie O’Brien, APRN and Trisha Williams, APRN, showcase some of the more than 400 advanced practice professionals at Children’s Mercy, as well as offer pediatric practice updates, discuss legislative issues, highlight research projects and share other valuable information for advanced practice professionals.
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Latest and Greatest in Management of Pediatric Diabetes
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Taryn Vaeth
In this episode, listen as Taryn Vaeth, a pediatric nurse practitioner discusses pediatric diabetes, and covers how nutrition, behavior management, and knowledge of the latest medication and technology are one of the many tools used to help patients.
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Survive and Thrive After Pediatric Cancer
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Wendy Hein
Wendy Hein, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, leads a discussion focusing on survivorship care, and the program Survive and Thrive: a post-cancer pediatric care clinic that focuses on the specific needs of these patients.
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Let's Talk About Teens
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Rachel Whitfield
Rachel Whitfield, a Family Nurse Practitioner at Children's Mercy, leads a discussion on care for adolescents and young adults; focusing on preventative medicine, brain development, and what providers should be addressing with their teen patients during clinic visits.
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Complexities of Childhood Obesity
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Kerri Wade
Kerri Wade, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, leads a discussion on childhood obesity.
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Illness, Illness, Everywhere Illness
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, Brenda Snyder, and Christy Dejmal
Brenda Snyder, RN, APRN, CPNP and Christy Dejmal, RN MSN CPNP lead an interactive discussion on recurrent childhood illnesses.
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Finally.. The Covid Vaccine for 5-11 is Here
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Christine Symes
Christine Symes, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Children's Mercy, leads a discussion on the COVID-19 vaccine being administered to 5-11 year olds, providing information as well as addressing some of the misinformation and concerns that some parents may have.
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Kids and Food Allergies- Discussion with Jodi Shroba, PNP
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Jodi Shroba
Jodi Shroba, CPNP, leads a discussion on pediatric food allergies.
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Sprains, Strains and other Pediatric Sports Injuries
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, Angela Vanderpool, and Heather C. Barnes
Heather Barnes and Angela Vanderpool lead an interactive discussion on a variety of pediatric sports-related injuries.
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Leadership Through the Eyes of a President
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Jessica Peck
Jessica Peck, the current President of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, discusses leadership.
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Summer Safety from an ED APP
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Cassandra Newell
Cassandra Newell shares summer safety tips.
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Pediatric Nephrology: From an APP Point of View
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Kathleen F. Mallett
Kathleen Mallett discusses pediatric nephrology.
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Professional Well-being: A Crucial Topic for APPs
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Jennifer Bickel
Dr. Jennifer Bickel shares professional well-being for APPs.
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Pediatric Skin Care with Stephanie Kronberg
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Stephanie Kronberg
Stephanie Kronberg discusses the importance of keeping your children's skin safe and protected all year round.
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Ins and Outs of Pediatric EoE
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Ashley Ruegsegger
Ashley Ruegsegger discusses common GI issues, and what it's like working in the GI department.
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Current Trends in Pediatric HIV
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Diane Petrie
Diane Petrie discusses pediatric HIV, how it's diagnosed, and treatment options available.
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Adolescent Medicine and Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology with Stephani Stancil
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Stephani L. Stancil
Discussion with Stephani Stancil about her role in Adolescent Medicine and clinical pharmacology.
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Fertility Preservation in Hem-Onc with Ashley Flynn
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Ashley Flynn
Discussion with Ashley Flynn about her role in Hem-Onc as a PNP.
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Heart Centered as an APP
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Megan Jensen
Megan Jensen shares her experience as an APP within Cardiovascular Surgery.
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PICU Life with Tiffany Mullen, CNS
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Tiffany Mullen
Discussion with Tiffany Mullen about her role as Pediatric CNS in the PICU.
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Neonatal Nurse Practitioners at CM-- Discussion with Nicole Hutcheson
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Nicole Hutcheson
Nicole Hutcheson discusses the role of neonatal nurse practitioners at CM.
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Childhood Abuse and Neglect Awareness with Amy Terreros
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Amy Terreros
Amy Terreros, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, discusses her role with SCAN and childhood abuse and neglect awareness.
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An APP's Approach to Advocating
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Scotti Brackett
Scotti Brackett discusses the APP's approach to advocating.
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PAs at CM and Life in ENT
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Jan Yardley
Jan Yardley discusses her role as a PA in the ENT Department.
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The Battle Of 2020 Continues-- COVID Versus Flu with Ann Mattison, APRN
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Ann Mattison
Ann Mattison explains the difference between COVID-19 and the flu, and why the flu vaccine is important this year.
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APP Approach to Pediatric Headaches
Tobie O'Brien, Trisha Williams, and Lara Koral
Lara Koral shares her experience that leads her to become a Nurse Practitioner and her role in the Headache Clinic.
