The Impact of Telemedicine on Nurses’ Workload
Recent study findings point to an overlooked downside of the growing reliance on telehealth: an increased burden on nurses.
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AANP Applauds Updated Opioid Use Disorder Guidance
Eligible NPs and PAs can now prescribe buprenorphine for up to 30 patients with OUD.
UMSON Offers Post-Grad Certificate in Substance Use and Addictions Nursing
The online 90-hour clinical practicum is designed for registered and advanced practice registered nurses.
5 Lifestyle Changes That May Help Overactive Bladder Symptoms
Patients with overactive bladders may experience stress, embarrassment, and a lowered quality of life. However, there are a number of lifestyle changes they can implement that may lessen their symptoms. Making some small changes can be easier than patients realize. What are some changes patients can make?
Number of Nurse Practitioners Reaches Over 325,000
NPs provide patients with high-quality, comprehensive, patient-centered primary, acute, and specialty health care services in more than 1 billion patient visits each year.
The Role of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment
Nurse practitioners play an essential role in the chemotherapy plan for patients with cancer.
How Can NPs and PAs Improve Childhood Immunization Rates?
Experts including AANP President Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, discuss ways to increase childhood immunization uptake and catch-up vaccines.
Medication Management of Opioids, Antipsychotic Use in Older Adults
Experts examine medication management in older adults, including the use of antidepressants for patients with Alzheimer disease and the dangers of opioid prescribing.
Special ACA Enrollment Window Brings Insurance to 500,000 Americans
Patients who were already enrolled in the ACA at the beginning of this year are also entitled to the increased financial aid.
Social Media Asthma Promotions Are Inconsistent With GINA Guidelines
Most Instagram posts incorporating a common, asthma-related hashtag promoted products or services that were not supported by the Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) recommendations.
Nurse Sues Over Sexual Harassment
Nurse in surgical unit quits after years of sexual harassment by supervisor.
Sexist, Racial Microaggressions Against Surgeons Are Prevalent
Sexist and racial/ethnic microaggressions against female and minority surgeons and anesthesiologists are prevalent and linked to burnout.
The Importance of Asking About the Small Stuff
Jim Anderson, PA-C, finds that remembering to ask about the small stuff, like medication reconciliation and smoking cessation, improves his ability to help keep his patients safe and healthy.
FDA Clamping Down on Abuse of an OTC Decongestant
Makers of inhalers that contain the nasal decongestant propylhexedrine should make design changes to prevent misuse, the FDA says.
NAPNAP President-Elect Discusses Upstreaming and COVID-19
Andrea Kline-Tilford, PhD, CPNP-AC/PC, FCCM, discusses nursing innovations during the COVID-19 pandemic, advances in vaccines for children, and whether in-school or virtual school is better for children.
Supporting Adolescent Rheumatic Patients’ Mental Health: 5 Issues of Concern
Adolescent patients with chronic rheumatic disease can be at risk for mental health issues that could cause a lower quality of life and impact their illness. What are some of these concerns?
Placebo Response Significant in Overactive Bladder
The placebo response is statistically, and possibly clinically, significant in patients with OAB, according to authors of a new systematic review.
Inappropriate Antibiotics Found in Over Half of Pneumonia, UTI Cases
Inappropriate antibiotic treatment selection or duration as well as lack of microbial evidence of infection were commonly found in patients hospitalized for select event.
Health Care Transition Planning Training Lacking Among Nurses, NPs
Researchers identify knowledge gaps and strategies to support future HCTP nursing role development.
Child Trafficking Red Flags in Health Care Settings
The COVID-19 pandemic increased children’s vulnerability to child trafficking exposure.
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