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The wait is over! The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce the release of our highly anticipated […]

Corinne Young, Sarah Tomashefski, and Rebecca Priebe recently took a tour of Biodesix headquarters in Louisville, CO! As a trusted partner, this […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) invites you to our upcoming FREE CME Critical Care Journal Club on Wednesday, April […]

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) offers valuable resources and opportunities for APPs in Pulmonary and Critical Care. This month, we […]

Managing exacerbations can meaningfully reduce symptoms and future risk in patients with severe COPD/emphysema. A single-center, multi-year, retrospective study reveals a 32% […]

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership that brings exceptional value to our APAPP members. In our ongoing commitment to providing […]

We are excited to announce that Kelley Brant, NP-C is the new Secretary for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers. APAPP […]

Daylight savings time begins on Sunday, March 9th, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) continues to call on policymakers to […]

Attention APP Professionals! The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is conducting its 2025 Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Salary […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently released long-awaited guidance aimed at improving the accuracy of pulse oximeters for individuals with […]

In 2023 the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) helped the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) with a study about […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce the 2nd Annual National Conference, taking place Thursday, June 26th […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is honored to have put out another year of podcasts with incredible guests. The […]

Breathing is an automatic function of our body, yet for many, it can be a complex and challenging process. In her insightful […]

The National Board for Respiratory Care is offering a buy one, get a second chance guaranteed on their Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C) […]

As the Fall season arrives, there are increasing challenges for patients with asthma. Between an increased incidence of respiratory viruses, fall allergen […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Pulmonx Corporation are excited to announce a new partnership focused on providing APP’s […]

November is National COPD Awareness Month, and the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is committed to empowering both patients and […]

Dr. Melissa Wilson discusses new treatments in the field of pulmonary hypertension in 2024, focusing on Sotatercept and combination therapy with Opsynvi. Dr. Wilson emphasizes the importance of patient selection and individualized treatment plans. She also discusses the initiation and monitoring of these therapies, as well as potential side effects and patient adherence.

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As the physician shortage across the US continues to grow, the demand for medical care remains a void that needs to be […]

DOWNLOAD HERE: APAPP at CHEST 2024 (3)   Author APAPP Staff This post was published by The APAPP staff on behalf of […]

In honor of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, the APAPP ILD subcommittee has highlighted high-yield, quality information on Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) that […]

Pulmonology Advisor recently published an article titled “Pediatric RSV Postpandemic: Many More Hospital, ICU Admissions and ED Visits.” This report highlights a […]

Many patients with sleep apnea may also be on medication for other conditions. Understanding how a patient’s existing medication adherence habits can […]

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In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]

We are so excited to announce the launch of the APAPP ACE App!  The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers Applications for […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is thrilled to announce two exciting new ways to earn free CME credits! Listen […]

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The lights are bright, the energy is high, and Las Vegas is ready to welcome a wave of passionate pulmonary practitioners! In […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) and Practice Point Communications (PPC) are excited to announce a new partnership focused on […]

Calling all pulmonary advanced practice providers (APPs)! To celebrate our first national conference in Vegas, the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers […]

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Build your clinical knowledge on specific disease states using Curriculum Pathways, a collection of CHEST’s best educational resources. Use code CPAPAPP40 to […]

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.

APAPP is excited to announce the appointment of Alexandra Kacena, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, and Emily Simmons, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, as our new Pediatric Pulmonary […]

APAPP is excited to announce our new partnership with ADVENT, a global medical education non-promotional program sponsored by Sanofi and Regeneron. ADVENT […]

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.

In early March 2024, CHEST published an exciting announcement of their support of the supplemental oxygen bill, aimed at improving access to […]

In the realm of respiratory health, asthma remains a significant challenge, affecting millions worldwide. While advancements in treatment have improved outcomes, certain […]

Are you attending the 1st Annual APAPP National Conference in June? Are you passionate about advancing pulmonary care? Do you have a […]

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.

Pulmonology Heros, a new digest that sifts through the latest news and curates information specifically for pulmonologists, highlighted the first biomarker for […]

In early February 2024, CHEST published an article that sheds light on a crucial aspect of COPD management. Article author Heidi Splete […]

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the newest additions to our esteemed board at the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice […]

“State Medicaid coverage for home testing varies widely by state and by policy within each state. This has resulted in avoidable barriers […]

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.

This month CHEST launched a new quarterly column called “APP Intersection.” Spearheaded by Corinne Young, this column will highlight content for APPs […]

In our shared commitment to excellence in pulmonary care, APAPP is highlighting a recent article from the Society of Critical Care Medicine. […]

Patients aged 10 years and older with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a greater pertussis risk and an increased […]

National Jewish Health’s NP, Cori Fratelli, shares with us how she and her colleagues utilize CPET and other testing in patients with unexplained shortness of breath. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

Clinical Testing Guidance for Coccidioidomycosis, Histoplasmosis, and Blastomycosis in Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia A number of the diseases that the Mycotic Diseases […]

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The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is the first association to focus solely on advanced practice providers (APPs) working in […]

Fariha Abbasi-Feinberg, MD, FAASM, member of AASM Board of Directors, has had a 25-year career in sleep medicine and has many insights […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is excited to highlight the American Thoracic Society’s evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the […]

Learn about the ever-expanding role of APPs in pulmonary and respiratory medicine as Nurse Practitioner, Rebecca Priebe, unveils the world of Interventional Pulmonology. Listen to her share valuable insights and real-world applications.

As a Pulmonary APP, you live the complexities of post-COVID-19 with your patients daily. That is why APAPP wants to share the […]

As many APAPP Members already know, November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. The Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) has deemed this year’s theme […]

Going to the Dark Side: Leaving Clinical Practice for Industry. Listen as Reem Ismail, a Nurse Practitioner, shares her experience transitioning from clinical practice to big pharma and discusses the challenges she faced with our host.

Hi and welcome to the APAP podcast. My name’s Corinne Young. I will be your host today. And today we are talking to Anne Cartwright. She has been asked to come on this show today to talk about CPAP, CPAP compliance with patients, all the troubleshooting and problems that we have with CPAP.

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.

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition, and even rarer is pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.

“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?

At Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor, I have the privilege of caring for our pre- and post-transplant patients in the inpatient setting.

Author Lolita Melhado Lolita Melhado PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN is a leader, educator, researcher, and author. She earned a PhD in nursing […]

In the last year, there has been a lot of discussion about moral injury in physicians. The concept of Moral injury was first identified in front line military personnel as the psychological foundation for PTSD.

Author Katherine Rosen Katie Rosen, RN, MSN, ANP-C, is a nurse practitioner at in the ILD clinic at National Jewish Health in […]

Author Amy Carlson Amy Carlson is a wife to Major (retired) Jason Carlson and mom to 3 lucky kids (that are now […]

Author Susan Corbridge Dr. Susan Corbridge (PhD, APRN, FAANP, FAAN) is the Associate Dean of Practice in the College of Nursing at […]

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2018 CHEST round up This month we write about the 2018 CHEST conference in San Antonio. The American College of Chest Physicians […]

Author Susan Hines Susan Hines, RN, BSN, MSN, CPNP began her career in pediatric medicine in 1994 as a BSN and specialized […]

Author Kati Foechterle Kati Foechterle is a Nurse Practitioner working out of Pueblo, Colorado in a private practice. Her Master’s Degree is […]

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We are excited to announce that Kelley Brant, NP-C is the new Secretary for the Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers. APAPP […]

The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers (APAPP) is honored to have put out another year of podcasts with incredible guests. The […]

In a recent PeerDirect program from Boehringer Ingelheim, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP-C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP discuss the role of Advanced […]

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.

Pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition, and even rarer is pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.

Author Amy Carlson Amy Carlson is a wife to Major (retired) Jason Carlson and mom to 3 lucky kids (that are now […]

Author Katherine Rosen Katie Rosen, RN, MSN, ANP-C, is a nurse practitioner at in the ILD clinic at National Jewish Health in […]

In the last year, there has been a lot of discussion about moral injury in physicians. The concept of Moral injury was first identified in front line military personnel as the psychological foundation for PTSD.

“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?

We are so excited to announce the launch of the APAPP ACE App!  The Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers Applications for […]