TeamPeds Talks

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

TeamPeds Talks is a podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and features NAPNAP experts and stakeholders addressing key issues in pediatric health.

  1. 4d ago

    S13 E2 Staphylococcus spp

    Bugs & Beyond: Infectious Disease⁠In this mini series, pediatric focused advanced practice providers will share practical, case-based conversations about common and emerging infections. Each episode connects microbiology with clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship to support evidence-informed care of children and families.Our host for this series is Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC. Danielle is an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of pediatric experience, which includes pediatric intensive care, cardiac intensive care, bone marrow transplant, and currently works on the inpatient infectious disease consult team at the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital.Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just beginning your career in pediatrics, we invite you to join us. Because when it comes to keeping kids healthy, we’re ready to tackle the bugs and everything beyond the Our guest for this episode is Catherine Easterwood, NP-C, a family nurse practitioner in the Department of Infectious Diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2009 and her Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from The University of Memphis in 2012. She has been a nurse practitioner for 13 years with nearly 9 years of experience in infectious diseases. Her clinical interests include diagnostic dilemmas and complex infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients.

    S13 E2 Staphylococcus spp
  2. Oct 22

    S13 E1 Measles

    Bugs & Beyond: Infectious DiseaseIn this mini series, pediatric focused advanced practice providers will share practical, case-based conversations about common and emerging infections. Each episode connects microbiology with clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and antimicrobial stewardship to support evidence-informed care of children and families.Our host for this series is Danielle Van Damme, DNP, CPNP-AC. Danielle is an acute care pediatric nurse practitioner with over 20 years of pediatric experience, which includes pediatric intensive care, cardiac intensive care, bone marrow transplant, and currently works on the inpatient infectious disease consult team at the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital.Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just beginning your career in pediatrics, we invite you to join us. Because when it comes to keeping kids healthy, we’re ready to tackle the bugs and everything beyond the Our guest for this episode is Patsy Stinchfield, MS, PNP.For over 30 years Patsy has been as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Infectious Disease specializing in vaccines and infection prevention and control in a children's hospital setting and 45 years in nursing overall. Leading diverse teams, helping set public policy, teaching and public speaking including in all forms of local, national and international media have been a part of her career. As the first nurse in the US to serve as a voting member on CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and first nurse as President of the National Foundation of Infectious Diseases, Patsy dedicated her career to teaching professionals and patients on the science and importance of immunization in reducing vaccine preventable diseases.

    S13 E1 Measles
  3. 10/30/2025

    ⁠Case File #0006 with Dr. Dani Sebbens

    Welcome to “Mini Mysteries: Pediatric Cases” a TeamPeds Talks podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In this podcast series we explore unique clinical cases across the spectrum of pediatric care. Our host for this series is Dan Crawford DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAANP, NAPNAP immediate past president. In each episode, we'll tell the story of cases that aren’t always what they appear to be at first glance and explore from the point of clinical presentation, decision making, and the final diagnosis. But there’s a catch, Dan as the host doesn’t know any details about the case at the time of recording, so we are investigating this together. We invite you into these stories as an interactive experience and encourage you to ask your own questions toward solving the cases as they unfold. Our guest for this episode is Danielle Sebbens, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC, FAANP, FCCM. Dani Sebbens is a clinical professor with a strong academic and clinical background. She serves as the Assistant Dean for Practice andClinical Education at Arizona State University (ASU). In recent years, she has made significant contributions to both academia and clinical practice by establishing the Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (ACPNP) program at ASU, the only ACPNP program in the state. She also maintains a clinicalpractice in the pediatric ICU at Phoenix Children’s. She has been recognized throughout her career for herdedication and leadership. In June 2024, she was inducted as a fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), and in February 2025, as a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine (FCCM). Dani brings aunique combination of academic knowledge, practical experience, and a collaborative spirit to her work. Through ongoing research, publications, and active involvement in professional communities, she makes significant contributions to advancing pediatric nurse practitioners, inspiring future professionals, and setting new standards for excellence.

  4. 10/23/2025

    Case File #0005 with Dr. Jennifer Hamilton

    Welcome to “Mini Mysteries: Pediatric Cases” a TeamPedsTalks podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In this podcast series we explore unique clinical casesacross the spectrum of pediatric care. Our host for this series is Dan Crawford, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAANP, NAPNAP immediate past president. In each episode, we'll tell the story of cases that aren’t always what they appear to be at first glance and explore from the point of clinical presentation, decision making, and the final diagnosis. But there’s a catch, Dan as the host doesn’t know any details about the case at the time of recording, so we are investigating this together. We invite you into these stories as an interactive experience and encourage you to ask your own questions toward solving the cases as they unfold. Our guest for this episode is Jennifer L. Hamilton, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS. Jennifer received her BS in Nursing from Brigham Young University in 2007 and a DNP from the University of Utah in 2011. Her clinical practice focuses on children with special healthcare needs, including genetic and mental health disorders. Since 2022, she has provided medical care in intensive behavioral/mental health settings. A faculty member at the University of Utah College of Nursing since 2015. She teaches pediatric care and genetics courses and participated in the TIGER program to enhance genomics education in doctoral nursing programs. Jennifer has published articles and presented nationally on genetic disorders, quality improvement, behavioral health, and advanced practice provider issues.

  5. 10/09/2025

    Case File #0003 with Dr. Jennifer Joyner

    Welcome to “Mini Mysteries: Pediatric Cases” a TeamPeds Talks podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In this podcast series we explore unique clinical cases across the spectrum of pediatric care. Our host for this series is Dan Crawford DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAANP, NAPNAP immediate past president. In each episode, we'll tell the story of cases that aren’t always what they appear to be at first glance and explore from the point of clinical presentation, decision making, and the final diagnosis. But there’s a catch, Dan as the host doesn’t know any details about the case at the time of recording, so we are investigating this together. We invite you into these stories as an interactive experience and encourage you to ask your own questions toward solving the cases as they unfold. Our guest for this episode is Jennifer Joyner, DNP, MSN, CPNP-AC. Dr. Joyner is a seasoned pediatric nurse practitioner with nearly two decades of clinical experience in the newborn nursery and across varied critical care settings, including the NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Cardiac ICU. She is the immediate past president of NAPNAP’s Austin chapter, a member of the national NAPNAP PULSE committee, and adjunct faculty at the University of Texas School of Nursing. Dr. Joyner is passionate about lifelong learning and multidisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on advancing global pediatric health through advocacy, education, and service.

  6. 10/02/2025

    Case File #0002 with Dr. Erin Fecske

    Welcome to “Mini Mysteries: Pediatric Cases” a TeamPeds Talks podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. In this podcast series we explore unique clinical cases across the spectrum of pediatric care. Our host for this series is Dan Crawford DNP, ARNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, FAANP, NAPNAP immediate past president. In each episode, we'll tell the story of cases that aren’t always what they appear to be at first glance and explore from the point of clinical presentation, decision making, and the final diagnosis. But there’s a catch, Dan as the host doesn’t know any details about the case at the time of recording, so we are investigating this together. We invite you into these stories as an interactive experience and encourage you to ask your own questions toward solving the cases as they unfold. Our guest for this episode is Erin Fecske, DNP, APRN, CNRN, CPNP-PC, FAES. Erin, pronouns she/her, is a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City where she has worked since 2012. In this role, Erin manages the care of patients withcomplex and refractory epilepsy. Erin completed her MSN at Rush University in Chicago in 2012, later completing her DNP at Duke University in 2019.   Erin is certified as a ClinicalNeuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) and has specialized in the care of the neuroscience patient for much of her career. She is recognized as a Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society for her contributions to the care of childrenand youth with epilepsy. In addition to her clinical role, Erin is active in several organizations. She served on the AES (American Epilepsy Society) taskforce for development of Infantile Epilepsy Guidelines, psychosocial education committee, and is currently a member of the interdisciplinaryeducation committee.  Erin has also served on the board of directors for the American Association of neuroscience Nurses and is currently serving as president of this organization.

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TeamPeds Talks is a podcast series from the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) and features NAPNAP experts and stakeholders addressing key issues in pediatric health.

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