Novel and Emerging Pharmacotherapies for Treating Hypertension
May 7, 2026 1:00pm – 2:15pm (ET) Recorded Webinar
CE: 1.25 contact hours
Includes 0.5 hours of pharmacology
This webinar will highlight the latest advancements in antihypertensive therapies, including new mechanisms of action, clinical applications and considerations for integrating these options into practice. Gain practical insights to help you make informed, evidence-based decisions for patients with complex or resistant hypertension.
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Webinar Details
When: May 7, 2026, 1-2:15 p.m. ET (12-1:15 p.m. CT).
Where: Recorded webinar.
Cost: Free for AANP members and non-members.
About the Webinar:
Hypertension (HTN) care is evolving — are you keeping up? Join this high-impact webinar on novel and emerging pharmacotherapies for treating HTN and gain the latest insights you need to manage uncontrolled and resistant HTN with confidence. Discover cutting-edge therapies, including newly approved and investigational agents, and learn how to apply the latest evidence and guidelines to improve outcomes for your most challenging patients. With nearly half of U.S. adults affected — and many still uncontrolled — this is a must-attend session for nurse practitioners ready to elevate their practice.
Walk away with practical tools you can use immediately — including a downloadable clinical resource handout — and take advantage of a live Q&A with expert faculty to get your real-world questions answered. Plus, earn 1.25 continuing education (CE) credits, including 0.5 pharmacology, while staying ahead of the curve in HTN management.
Objectives:
- Describe the prevalence and overarching clinical gravity of HTN.
- Examine established expert consensus and unbridged practice gaps in HTN management.
- Differentiate between uncontrolled and resistant HTN, emphasizing the implications for clinical decision-making.
- Summarize the pharmacology and clinical trial evidentiary base for novel and emerging antihypertensive therapeutics.
- Design individualized treatment plans for patients with resistant HTN, integrating a synthesis of patient-specific, disease-specific and treatment-specific factors.
This educational activity is supported by an independent medical educational grant from AstraZeneca.
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Speakers
Midge Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FACC
Dr. Bowers brings over 26 years of clinical practice caring for patients with heart failure and complex medical problems. Her scholarly work is focused on the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases. She was invited as a peer reviewer on the 2025 High Blood Pressure guidelines. As a Fellow of AANP, she was a previous co-chair of the Cardiology Community and has been interviewed on AANP’s podcast NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner® on cardiovascular topics. As a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology and a certified health simulation educator, she is the only NP on the leadership team of the ACC simulation council.
Wendy L. Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
Wendy L. Wright is a seasoned NP with a distinguished career spanning decades. She has a strong educational foundation, having earned her doctor of nursing practice from the University of Alabama in 2019 and completing both an adult primary care NP program and a family NP program at Simmons College.
Dr. Wright is a successful entrepreneur, owning and operating her own NP-led clinic in New Hampshire. Her clinic has garnered numerous awards, including Top Providers in New Hampshire; Top 20 Fastest Growing Family Business; and Top 20 Women-Owned Business in New Hampshire. She is also the founder of Partners in Healthcare Education, a medical education company, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Duet Technologies, a startup focused on supporting NP-owned clinics.
Dr. Wright has been recognized for her contributions to the nursing profession through various awards and fellowships. She has been named NH Nurse Practitioner of the Year; a Top 5 Woman in New Hampshire Business; and one of the Top 10 NPs in America. Additionally, she is a Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Academy of Nursing and the National Academies of Practice.
Dr. Wright is an author of two textbooks and an international best seller called Breaking the Cycle.
Committed to advancing the role of NPs, Dr. Wright founded the NH Chamber of Entrepreneurial Nurse Practitioners. She is a sought-after speaker, presenting nationally on various topics related to clinical practice and entrepreneurship. Her expertise has led to her involvement as a medical media spokesperson and consultant for malpractice attorneys.