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AANP Resources by Therapeutic Area
CE Courses
The AANP CE Center offers a wide variety of continuing education (CE) activities for nurse practitioners (NPs). Members get more, including access to many free activities and significantly discounted rates on others. The AANP CE Center hosts dozens of continuing education (CE) activities covering multiple aspects of pain management.
JAANP Resource Center
Find evidence-based articles, up-to-date guidelines and other resources about substance use, palliative care and more at this resource center, brought to you by the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (JAANP).
NP Tools and Resources
AANP-developed Resources to Support NPs in Treating Your Patients
Patient Education Tools and Resources
Are You Sitting Comfortably? Dealing with Opioid-Induced Constipation
This complimentary patient education tool was developed to equip NPs with effective patient-centered education and tools for the management of opioid-induced constipation (OIC). This flipchart serves as an engaging visual patient teaching aid to help patients at risk for or with OIC in maximizing their autonomy in treatment decisions, avoiding or minimizing complications and enhancing their quality of life.
This was developed and produced through the support of a grant from Purdue Pharma L.P. and Shionogi Inc.
AANP Community
Engage, Learn, Network and Progress Practice in Pain Management
The Pain Management Specialty Practice Group (SPG) offers a unique opportunity to interactively collaborate with colleagues who share interest or clinical expertise in pain management. As an SPG member, you’ll have access to a cutting-edge, online forum where you can engage in discussions, document sharing and knowledge exchange with fellow NPs. Come learn, share and help progress the development of theory and practice in pain management.
External Resources
Conveniently Curated Information From Other Top Sources
There are many resources available for both patients and providers. Some are listed below for your convenience. Inclusion of these links does not imply AANP endorsement.
ER/LA Opioid Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Resources
- FDA Blueprint
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Assessing Patients for Treatment
Pain Inventory Tools
- Brief Pain Inventory (short and long forms).
- McGill Pain Questionnaire (The Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain).
Risk Assessment Tools
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Starting, Progressing and Stopping ER/LA Opioids
Treatment Guidelines
- Chou, R. et al. (2009) American Pain Society: American Academy of Pain Medicine Opioids Guidelines Panel. Clinical Guidelines for the use of chronic opioid therapy in chronic non-cancer pain. J Pain, 10, 113-130.
Urine Drug Screening and Testing
Additional Links
- Chou, R. et al. (2009) American Pain Society: American Academy of Pain Medicine Opioids Guidelines Panel. Clinical Guidelines for the use of chronic opioid therapy in chronic non-cancer pain. J Pain, 10, 113-130.
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Managing Ongoing Treatment
Tools for Monitoring
- Patient Pain and Medication Tracking Chart.
- Pain Assessment and Documentation Tool (PADT).
- Current Opioid Misuse Measure (COMM).
Know Your State's Guidelines
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Counseling on Safe Use
Patient Counseling Document
National Council on Patient Information and Education (NCPIE)
Additional Links
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Additional Resources
Addiction Medicine Associations
Pain Associations
Controlled Substances Laws and Regulations