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
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Symptoms and Management
Managing patients with MS in the primary care setting can be a complex process. One key component is understanding the signs and symptoms consistent with demyelinating disease. AANP has created a resource document for NPs who manage patients with MS that outlines the common symptoms found in MS and an overview of management techniques for the most commonly seen symptoms.
This document was developed by AANP and supported by an educational grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Patient Education Tools and Resources
AANP-Developed MS Resources
AANP, in collaboration with educational partner Med-IQ and four expert NPs, has developed a series of educational resources to help NPs start important conversations with patients about strategies for living well with MS. The goal of these resources is to improve the recognition of potential MS resources and encourage patients to discuss issues they may be having with their NPs. The development of these materials is supported by an educational grant from Teva Pharmaceuticals.
- Living Your Best Life With MS.
- Questions to Help Patients Live Well With MS.
- Living Your Best Life With MS Resource.
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.