NPAC 2026: On-Demand
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Watch sessions from the National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care (NPAC 2026) as voice-over PowerPoint videos. These presentations highlight current evidence-based guidelines, emerging issues, and key trends in acute care practice.
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Acute Care Infectious Diseases Update 2026
Thomas W. Barkley, Jr., PhD, ACNP-BC, ANP, FAANP, FAAN
Be up to date on infectious disease management in NP practice with this comprehensive CE session. Topics include measles, COVID-19, RSV, and other key conditions, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care. Recent guidelines address evolving considerations in COVID-19 and community-acquired pneumonia, as well as newer therapies for gonorrhea and HIV are reviewed with emphasis on clinical use and dosing.
Also included in the presentation:
- Infectious Disease Society of America recommendations for complicated UTIs
- PORT scoring
- RSV risks for cardiorespiratory events
- Interactive questions for personal testing
Mind Matters: Current Advances in Neurocritical Care
Sarah L. Livesay, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CNS-BC, FNCS, FAAN
Explore the hottest topics in neurocritical care shaping the framework of management for patients with severe brain injury. This CE session examines evolving perspectives on coma and disorders of consciousness, neuroprognostication, and definitions of traumatic brain injury and brain death. It highlights the use of multimodal monitoring, biomarkers, and emerging technologies in clinical decision-making, and explores how artificial intelligence may enhance prognostic accuracy and personalize care in neurocritical practice.
Hot Topics in Cardiology
Joshua D. Thornsberry, DNP, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, CCK, FACC
This CE session explores the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care for nurse practitioners, including the use of artificial intelligence in diagnosing coronary artery disease. Using real-world scenarios, the session highlights advanced lipid management, pulmonary embolism response strategies, and gender-specific cardiovascular risk in women, along with updates in structural heart interventions, electrophysiology, and infiltrative cardiomyopathies.
Also included in this presentation:
- Myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries and spontaneous coronary artery dissection
- Metabolic disease management
- The rise of heart valve teams
Respiratory Failure, ARDS, and More: Updates in Acute Care Pulmonology
Haley Hoy, PhD, ACNP-BC
Staying current with the latest developments is critical to maintaining high-quality patient care. This comprehensive pulmonology session enhances clinical decision-making through case-based learning and interactive discussion. Participants will explore both acute and chronic respiratory failure, including the diagnosis and management of acute respiratory distress syndrome. You may also expect to review key updates to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease and Global Initiative for Asthma guidelines and their application in practice.
Topics covered in this session include:
- Diagnostic uncertainty of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- ARDS diagnostics
- American Thoracic Society management guidelines
- Revised exacerbation management
- Oxygen saturation
Maximizing POCUS for Rapid Diagnosis: From the ED to the ICU to the Floor and More
Juan M. González, DNP, PhD, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, ENP-C, CEN, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Nichole Crenshaw, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, CHSE, FAANP
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a powerful tool that enhances rapid assessment, diagnosis, and procedural safety in acute care. This presentation uses a case study of a patient presenting to the emergency department (ED) with dyspnea after a fall, illustrating how POCUS supports evaluation and clinical decision-making from the ED to the ICU and later to the inpatient floor. Participants will see how POCUS expedites diagnosis, guides treatment, and improves continuity of care across settings. The session will also emphasize the role of POCUS in procedures such as central line placement, arterial line insertion, thoracentesis, and paracentesis. Nurse practitioners will gain practical strategies for maximizing the use of POCUS and recognize appropriate indications, limitations, and professional considerations to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
Management of Acute Complications in the Oncology Patient
Stefanie Keating, PhD(c), DNP, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, AOCNP
Bernadette Sosnowski-Funk, DNP, ACNP-BC, CSC, CMC
This session provides an important opportunity to strengthen clinical understanding and improve confidence in identifying and managing critical oncologic emergencies. Nurse practitioners will be able to define and understand the differences between metabolic and structural oncologic emergencies. This presentation highlights the risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, symptoms, treatment, and management approaches needed for successful patient care. It will also include discussion on recognizing when a patient’s condition may require escalation to a higher level of care to ensure timely and appropriate management.
Topics included in this session:
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
- Spinal cord compression
- Pericardial effusion
- Pleural effusion
Quick Takes: What Not to Miss in Hospital Medicine
Melissa Diehl Weidner, PhD, CRNP, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC
This interactive presentation helps attendees identify high-risk, often overlooked diagnoses in hospital medicine that can significantly impact patient outcomes. Through expert guidance and analysis on 10 case studies, viewers will learn to recognize key presentations, risk factors, and warning signs of critical inpatient conditions. Integration of physical exam findings and laboratory data strengthen diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning. This session provides practical insights that can be applied in real-world hospital settings.
A few of the topics covered in this session include:
- Pulmonary embolism
- Thoracic aortic dissection
- Spinal epidural abscess
- Bacterial meningitis
- Arterial mesenteric ischemia
Alcohol and Substance Use Withdrawal in the Hospitalized Patient
Sara Damron, DNP, AGACNP-BC
With the rising prevalence and severity of substance use disorders, effective treatment and patient care are critical. This presentation provides guidance on identifying substance use disorders, managing withdrawal across various substances, and recognizing potential complications. It also highlights monitoring practices and assessment tools, such as the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment, to evaluate severity and guide treatment strategies. The session offers key considerations for developing appropriate pharmacological interventions.
Management of the following substances are covered in this session:
- Alcohol
- Benzodiazepines
- Cocaine
- Marijuana
- Methamphetamines
- Nicotine
- Opioids
Artificial Intelligence in Acute Care: The Future is Now
Grace H. Sun, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in acute care is no longer a futuristic concept; it is a rapidly evolving reality with the power to transform patient outcomes and clinical workflows. This presentation will explore the current and emerging applications of AI in acute care settings, from predictive analytics for early warning of patient deterioration to administrative automation that combats nurse burnout. It will delve into how AI tools are being used to enhance clinical decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Beyond the technological advancements, the session will also address critical considerations for responsible AI implementation, including ethical safeguards, data privacy, and the importance of maintaining a “human-in-the-loop” approach. By embracing these innovations, nurse practitioners are poised to lead the charge in shaping a more efficient, equitable, and patient-centered future.
Updates in Diabetes Management in Critical and Acute Care
Michele H. Talley, PhD, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN
This presentation aims to provide a review of the standards of specialized care for patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) experiencing dysglycemia. From diagnosis to management, this talk will improve competency in patient outcomes, reducing length of hospital stays, and readmission prevention. The audience can expect a thorough review of the various types of DM (e.g., type 1, type 2, gestational), medication, glucose monitoring, insulin, and more.
The Latest in Heart Failure: From Simple to Beyond Complex
Benjamin Hocutt, DNP, AGACNP-BC, AACC, HF-Cert
Set a new precedent for decreasing mortality rates for patients with heart failure (HF) in the hospital setting by engaging in this multifaceted presentation. Beginning with definitions of HF and its pathophysiology, this CE offering moves into more detailed discussions regarding the agents used in goal-directed medical therapy GDMT and current medication combination therapies. Goals of hospitalization and medication risk reductions are also discussed in this dynamic presentation that places a focus on deriving positive patient outcomes.
This CE offering also includes:
- Staging of HF
- Causes of worsening HF
- Medication titration strategies
- Multiple question sets to test your skill
How Much Do You Know About ECMO?
Timothy Dean Montrief, MD, MPH, MS MedED
With the expanded use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in diverse clinical settings, providers are tasked with patient assessment, initiation, management, and weaning of the circuit. This CE offering will walk you through real cases from a high-volume ECMO center to highlight advanced physiology of VA and VV ECMO. A rational approach to patient selection, along with expert tips for ECMO initiation at the bedside, daily management, circuit troubleshooting, and weaning strategies are also discussed in this session.
Highlights of this session include:
- Understand different ECMO configurations and essential circuit components
- Explain the physiology of VA and VV ECMO and apply it to bedside management
- Describe the current evidence for ECMO support in various diseases
Challenging Cases in Nephrology: Staying on Top of Renal Function
Jeffrey J. Kaufhold, MD, FACP, HEC-C
This well-rounded presentation examines challenging nephrology cases, with a focus on acute renal failure and renal replacement modalities. It engages nurse practitioners in evaluating the impact of acute renal failure, including key differences between acute and chronic causes of mortality. The session also highlights evolving approaches to chronic kidney disease, including advances in disease assessment and treatment response. Recent updates on emerging therapies for conditions such as lupus and IgA nephropathy are included, along with the impact of the Kidney Health Initiative on the management of acute kidney injury.
Acute Care Pharmacology Update 1: An Examination of Top-Prescribed Drugs and Top-Selling Drugs for Patient Care
Elizabeth VandeWaa, PhD
There are over 6.7 billion prescriptions and 23,000 pharmacologic agents used annually by patients in the United States. This presentation will examine the most commonly prescribed medications in the country, focusing on their clinical use, key monitoring parameters, adverse effects, and cost. Emphasis is placed on agents used to manage major health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, pain, as well as endocrine, psychiatric, and respiratory disorders. The attendee will also review dosing, side effects, and evidence-based strategies to support optimal prescribing practices.
Acute Care Pharmacology Update 2: Pearls of Acute Care Pain Management
Lawrence Carey, Pharm D
Pain management is a cornerstone of patient care, as 50%-70% of hospitalized patients experience moderate to severe pain. Addressing undertreated pain is essential to prevent complications such as pneumonia, tachycardia, hypertension, and prolonged length of stays. This session emphasizes balancing efficacy with safety, especially in vulnerable populations such as geriatric patients. The CE session also provides strategies for managing pain in trauma, and neurologic patients, including the use of gabapentinoids, lidocaine, ketamine, and opioids.
Malpractice Essentials for NPs in Acute Care
Christopher W. Blackwell, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Naming nurse practitioners (NPs) as defendants in civil malpractice litigation is on the rise! Prevent this clinical practice catastrophe by engaging with this presentation that dissects the anatomy and regulatory necessity of malpractice lawsuits. A variety of real-world malpractice cases against NPs working in acute care settings are closely analyzed, with a focus on the discovery stages of a lawsuit, deposition testimony, and mediation/arbitration.
Risk prevention strategies are also discussed in detail, along with:
- Optimizing malpractice insurance policy selection
- Actions to take if charges are filed
- Documentation and evaluation of care plans in acute care settings
Acute Care Pharmacology Update 3: Updates in Allergy, Anaphylaxis, and Angioedema
Elizabeth VandeWaa, PhD
Anaphylaxis and angioedema are life-threatening emergencies that present unique challenges for nurse practitioners. This session reviews the clinical presentation of anaphylaxis, including key symptoms and biomarkers, and contrasts them with angioedema. It also highlights risk factors, causes, and treatment options to provide a comprehensive understanding of both conditions. By the end of this review, participants will be prepared to recognize both anaphylaxis and angioedema and determine appropriate, patient-specific treatment strategies.
Acute Care Pharmacology Update 4: Trimming Deficits: Strategies for Fluid Balance in the Acute Care DM Patient
Lawrence Carey, Pharm D
This CE session provides nurse practitioners with essential guidance on managing patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. It emphasizes fluid balance, including the assessment of fluid deficits, treatment monitoring, and electrolyte management. This informative session reviews key fluid management protocols and highlights the critical distinction between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, along with associated treatment considerations and potential complications.
Some other topics discussed in this session include:
- Initial fluid resuscitation
- Osmotic demyelination
- Potassium management
Acute Care Pharmacology Update 5: Updates in GI Pharmacotherapeutics
Lawrence Carey, Pharm D
Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcer disease, and GERD can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life. This session provides guideline-based approaches to diagnosis, including laboratory evaluation, as well as pharmacologic management of these conditions.
Some topics include:
- Ulcerative colitis
- Upper GI bleeding
What Else is New or News in Acute Care Pharmacology 2026?
Lawrence Carey, Pharm D
Elizabeth VandeWaa, PhD
New evidence-based therapies have emerged over the past year, shaping updates in pharmacologic management across multiple conditions. This presentation will review recently approved and emerging medications, including cardiovascular agents such as aficamten for symptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and etripamil for paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia.
Advances in the management of hereditary angioedema will also be highlighted, including novel therapies for both prophylaxis and acute treatment (e.g., garadacimab, donidalorsen, and sebetralstat). Additional agents (such as suzetrigine for pain) will additionally be considered.
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