Coping strategies help families of teens with autism adapt
Greater impact of daily stressors, behavioral problems and worry about the future associated with more difficulty adapting.
AANP 2014
Educate pregnant women to prevent congenital CMV
Despite being the leading cause of mental retardation and disability in children, there are currently no national public awareness campaigns on CMV.
Having a survivorship plan aids NP-provided cancer care
Coordinating with a cancer survivor’s oncology team and understanding the survivorship plan can help ease care transitions.
Educating at-risk patients reduces diabetes risk factors
A reduction in weight and glycohemoglobin was seen in patients that completed a diabetes prevention course.
Techniques aid safe opioid prescribing
Drug screening, risk stratification and pharmacogenetic testing should be used to guide prescribing habits.
Majority of allergies can be treated in primary care
With a dwindling number of practicing allergists, primary-care clinicians should be prepared to identify and treat allergic conditions.
NP-led acute care teams improve inpatient care
Better care coordination may help reduce patient complications and length of stay.
Culture shift critical to achieving evidence-based practice
Mentors, infrastructure and reward system are essential components in successfully transitioning existing health care models to evidence-based practice.
Pharmacology update: 2014 drug trends
More orphan drugs approved in recent years are filling the need for treating rare disease and medical conditions.
How to negotiate a fair NP contract
Prepare, probe and propose when discussing terms of employment.
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