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The Advanced Practice Perspectives podcast was created by advanced practice providers for advanced practice providers. During this podcast, co-hosts Tobie O’Brien, APRN and Trisha Williams, APRN, chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.

Episodes

  1. 05/14/2025

    Pediatric Urology- Common Disorders

    Curious about the urological conditions affecting children? In this enlightening episode, Azadeh Wickham breaks down the most prevalent disorders, such as urinary tract infections and undescended testes. Understand the trends and learn about effective management strategies that are crucial for pediatric care.

  2. 04/23/2025

    APRN Students: How to Succeed

    Tobie and Trisha chat with the Advanced Practice Program Managers, Melissa and Molly, at CMH to discuss what it is like to be an APRN student at an Academic Institution and how to set yourself up for success as an APRN student.

  3. 04/23/2025

    Teens & Social Media

    Unpack the complex relationship between teenagers and social media. In this episode, expert Rachel Whitfield discusses the signs of unhealthy digital engagement and how social media can impact mental health and self-esteem. This podcast provides valuable insights for parents seeking to better understand and effectively communicate with their teens about online safety and responsible social media use. For more information, please visit these links as discussed in this episode; https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/138/5/e20162592/60321/Media-Use-in-School-Aged-Children-and-Adolescents?autologincheck=redirected https://www.healthychildren.org/English/fmp/Pages/MediaPlan.aspx https://www.commonsensemedia.org https://www.cdc.gov/early-care-education/php/obesity-prevention-standards/screen-time-limits.html https://www.cdc.gov/early-care-education/php/obesity-prevention-standards/screen-time-limits.html

  4. 03/03/2025

    Pediatric Hearing Loss

    Dive into the complexities of pediatric hearing loss with expert audiologist Hilary Schmidt. This episode highlights the crucial role of early detection and intervention, explores types of hearing loss, and discusses how hospitals can effectively support families through this emotional journey.

  5. 02/13/2025

    Pediatric Diabetes Education

    Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking changes in the diagnosis and treatment of type 1 diabetes in children. Amanda Williams shares insights on new staging processes and the FDA-approved drug teplizumab, which adds years of quality life to young patients.

  6. 12/27/2024

    Developmental and Behavioral Updates with Jamie Neal Lewis

    In this episode, pediatric expert Jamie Neal Lewis discusses the core symptoms of ADHD and shares strategies for evaluation and care, ensuring you have the tools needed to help your child succeed.

  7. 11/08/2024

    Heart of the Matter

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

  8. 10/08/2024

    Be at Your Best- Provider Wellbeing

    In this episode, nursing director Kristin Ray leads a discussion focusing on provider well-being, how to cope with stress and avoid burnout, and some practices that can be helpful to help alleviate these feelings.

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The Advanced Practice Perspectives podcast was created by advanced practice providers for advanced practice providers. During this podcast, co-hosts Tobie O’Brien, APRN and Trisha Williams, APRN, chat with pediatric experts on timely key health care topics and give an inside look at the various Advanced Practice roles at Children’s Mercy.

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