Advanced Practice Perspectives

In this episode, nurse practitioner Aaron Hahn joins the discussion to share his expertise and insight on heart murmurs.

In this episode, Rebecca Kahler leads a discussion focusing on our CBCs and what goes along with understanding a CBC and a CBC with differential and what it means for our patient.

In this episode we are joined by pediatric nurse practitioner Kelly Patterson.She will be giving an overview of the common types of restorative surgery procedures in pediatrics.

In this episode, family nurse practitioner Diane Petrie will be sharing information about HIV and breastfeeding.

In this episode, we will hear from Cristy Toburen, a nurse practioner who specializes in newborn care. She will be leading a discussion focusing on hyperbilirubinemia, including certain risk factors and new hyperbilirubinemia guidelines.

We will be chatting with our Immunization Program Manager, Maria Martinez, regarding the new RSV vaccine and vaccines in general.

In this episode, certified nurse practitioner Stacey Shoman leads a discussion focusing on giving an in-depth look at working in primary care in a community setting.

Sara Ray will help listeners understand most common pediatric ENT problems and discuss helpful management ideas and when to refer to ENT.

Listen as Tobie and Trisha reminisce about how the podcast got started and the joys that have come from visiting with so many amazing colleagues. They will share some of their favorite learning moments as well as some of the best advise they have had throughout the process.

In this episode, we will hear from Paul Spacek, the senior medical interpreter at Children's Mercy. He will be leading a discussion focusing on the interpreting department, and the services and languages that are available.

In this episode, Tobie and Trisha talk with the senior director of Advanced Practice at Children's Mercy, Sheri Shiddell, to discuss the future of Advanced Practice Providers and how leadership can encourage this unique group of providers to transform healthcare for patients and families.

In this episode, we are joined by Connor Stangler. He is the Head of Government Relations at Children's Mercy and will be leading a discussion giving aa general overview of how state legislation works, and some important topics and bills going into committee that can directly impact children's healthcare.

In this episode, we will hear from Addie Begley,a neonatal nurse practitioner at Children's Mercy. She will be leading a discussion focusing on the Infant Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Program, and the services the clinic offers for its patients.

In this episode, we hear from Megan Atashroo, family nurse practitioner and the Director of Advanced Practice for the Cardiovascular Health at Stanford Healthcare. She will be leading a discussion focusing on her background and experience, as well as the recent Magnet Conference,  a conference awarding hospitals for excellence in advanced practice nursing.

In this episode, we hear from Natalie Heim, a pediatric nurse practitioner in the emergency department here at Children's Mercy. She will lead a discussion focusing on her background and educational experiences, and what advice she would give this new season of nurse practitioners.

In this episode, listen to Kristy Mohn, a certified nurse practitioner at Children's Mercy, specializing in pediatric sleep. She will lead a discussion on the importance of sleep for children, and some tips and practices parents can integrate into a nightly routine to help their children sleep well.

In this episode, doctoral-prepared pediatric nurse practitioner Rae Ann Kingsley leads a discussion on managing chronic pain in kids, focusing on diagnosing chronic pain, and treatment and management options offered to patients and families at Children's Mercy.

In this episode, listen to Robin Ferguson: nurse, organizational development practitioner, and leadership coach at Children's Mercy. She will be leading a discussion featuring an insight into her background and what inspired her journey to her current postion, as well as focusing on her role and core philosophies in the leadership coaching program.

In this episode, listen to Dr. Gladesia Tolbert: a pediatric nurse practitioner, adjunct faculty for the pediatric nurse practitioner program, certified pediatric mental health specialist, and life coach. She will discuss what lead her on the path to education, as well as her teaching philosophies and objectives that she imparts to her students.

In this episode, listen in as Jason Moburg, a Family Nurse Practitioner, discusses emergency medicine in pediatrics, covering topics like his experience working in the emergency department and why he believes preventative medicine and education are so important, as well as some tips on how to keep your kids safe this summer.

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.

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.

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.

Kerri Wade, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, leads a discussion on childhood obesity.

Brenda Snyder, RN, APRN, CPNP and Christy Dejmal, RN MSN CPNP lead an interactive discussion on recurrent childhood illnesses.

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.

Jodi Shroba, CPNP, leads a discussion on pediatric food allergies.

Heather Barnes and Angela Vanderpool lead an interactive discussion on a variety of pediatric sports-related injuries.

Jessica Peck DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE, CNL, FAANP, FAAN discusses leadership.

Cassandra Newell CPNP, MSN, RN shares summer safety tips.

Kathleen Mallett MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNN-NP discusses pediatric nephrology.

Dr. Jennifer Bickel shares professional well-being for APPs.

Stephanie Kronberg RN, APRN, CPNP discusses the importance of keeping your children's skin safe and protected all year round.

Ashley Ruegsegger RN, APRN, FNP discusses common GI issues, and what it's like working in the GI department.

Diane Petrie RN, APRN, FNP discusses pediatric HIV, how it's diagnosed, and treatment options available.

Discussion with Stephani Stancil about her role in Adolescent Medicine and clinical pharmacology.

Discussion with Ashley Flynn about her role in Hem-Onc as a PNP.

Megan Jensen shares her experience as an APP within Cardiovascular Surgery.

Discussion with Tiffany Mullen about her role as Pediatric CNS in the PICU.

Nicole Hutcheson discusses the role of neonatal nurse practitioners at CM.

Amy Terreros, a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, discusses her role with SCAN and childhood abuse and neglect awareness.

Scotti Brackett discusses the APP's approach to advocating.

Jan Yardley, PA-C discusses her role as a PA in the ENT Department.

Ann Mattison, APRN explains the difference between COVID-19 and the flu, and why the flu vaccine is important this year.

Lara Koral, MSN, FNP-BC shares her experience that leads her to become a Nurse Practitioner and her role in the Headache Clinic.

Jamie Neal Lewis RN, APRN, CPNP, CPN shares how the events in 2020 have an impact on children's mental health and different ways to help your child.

Cathy Cartwright, DNP, RN-BC, PCNS, FAAN shares her background and role developing Academy for Professional Development and Advanced Practice Providers at Children's Mercy.

Tobie O'Brien, APRN, and Trisha Williams, APRN share a little bit about themselves, as well as what the goal of this podcast series is.