How to vet mobile health apps for use in practice
Health care providers can use the acronym SPPACES to determine what apps are the best for their clinical practice.
All articles by Brianne Aiken
Seven tips to be a more effective healthcare provider
Developing these characteristics will help clinicians become better providers and leaders.
Why pursue a doctorate of nursing practice?
A doctorate of nursing practice degree provides leadership and research-based clinical practice experience.
Using PEARLS to reduce unnecessary antibiotics
Educating nurse practitioners and patients on antibiotic resistance helps bring down the antibiotic overprescription rate.
Guidance needed to reduce acetaminophen-related medication errors in tots
The most commonly reported contributing factors were misreading the label, confusion regarding the units of measurement, and incorrect dosing information received from a health-care provider.
Empowering nurse practitioners will help Veterans Health Administration
The Frontlines for Lifelines Act, S 297, would allow more than 4,000 nurse practitioners practicing in Veteran Affairs facilities full-practice authority.
Addressing weight measurement disparities in black youth
Black youth experience higher rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases compared with white youth.
Advocacy key in advancing nurse practitioner practice authority
New and experienced nurse practitioners alike have opportunities to advocate for better policies at the federal, state, and federal level.
Connecticut passes cytomegalovirus screening law for newborns
Congenital cytomegalovirus is the leading cause of mental retardation and disability in children.
Sexually transmitted infection follow-up adherence low among urban youth
Even after being contacted about the results of their test by a community nurse, more than 40% of patients did not seek out treatment.
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