Autoimmune Disease
AANP Resources by Therapeutic Area
Continuing Education Courses
The AANP CE Center offers a wide variety of continuing education (CE) activities for nurse practitioners (NPs). Members of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) get more, including access to many free activities and significantly discounted rates on others. The activities are updated frequently, and more than a dozen autoimmune-related options are currently available.
NP Tools and Resources
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that has become increasingly more prevalent over the past 20 years. This toolkit provides primary care NPs with essential information on AS and emphasizes the importance of early referral, diagnosis and treatment to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
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External Resources
Conveniently Curated Information From Other Top Sources
There are many resources available for both patients and providers. Some are included below for your convenience. Inclusion of these links does not imply AANP endorsement.
Celiac Disease
Fibromyalgia
General Information Sheets and Articles
- Fibromyalgia Act Sheet From the American College of Rheumatology.
- Fibromyalgia From the Mayo Clinic.
- Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia From the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
- Fibromyalgia Guide From WebMD.
- Fibromyalgia From EMedicine Health.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
NP Resources:
Patient Resources:
- Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons – Crohn’s.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons – Ulcerative Colitis.