Nurse Practitioner Career Resources

CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C

The CDC presented recommendations for testing and clinical management of health care personnel exposed to the hepatitis C virus.

Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening

By

Michelle Lampariello

Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.

Does the NCCPA Recertification Pilot Program Sufficiently Replace the Old Exam?

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Although the NCCPA has replaced the existing recertification exam, some PAs feel as though the pilot examination program does not sufficiently replace the old exam.

The Emerging Role of Nurse Practitioners in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

By

Denise Goddard, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioners can provide efficacious care to people with disabilities, resulting in cost savings, improved outcomes, and high value.

Uptick in Buprenorphine Use for OUD Likely Attributed to NP, PA Prescribing Habits

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Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to examine national- and county-level buprenorphine prescription patterns by patient demographics and clinician specialty, and county-level characteristics associated with buprenorphine dispensing.

Nurse-Led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program Aids Management of Hot Flushes in Women With a History of Breast Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Previous studies investigated the benefits of CBT delivered by clinical psychologists. In this study, researchers sought to determine its benefits when delivered by breast care nurses trained in the intervention.

Depression Screening in Type 1 Diabetes Pediatric Patients

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers implemented an electronic medical record-based depressive symptom screen in type 1 diabetes mellitus adolescents seen in an outpatient clinic.

HPV Vaccine Toolkit Increases Vaccination Rates in Primary Care

By

Madeline Morr

The purpose of this project is to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the 4 Pillars Practice Transformation Program to increase uptake of the HPV vaccine among pediatric patients.

Text Message and Huddle Help Expedite Care Team Response to Pediatric Sexual Assault Patients in ER

By

Madeline Morr

Clinicians from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia created a SMS messaging system to expedite notification to a multidisciplinary team to optimize clinical care while minimizing future trauma to pediatric victims of sexual assault.

Technology Beneficial in Asthma Education for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Students

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to study the efficacy of clinical simulation scenarios using augmented reality technology education to improve learning outcomes for nurse practitioner students studying asthma management.

Stigmas Identified in Nurse Practitioners’ Attitudes Toward Managing Mental Health Conditions

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to assess nurse practitioners’ attitudes and beliefs regarding working with individuals with a mental health disorder.

Combination Phototherapy Beneficial for Reducing Total Serum Bilirubin Levels in Infants

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers compared 4 phototherapy methods and evaluated phototherapy duration and decline to reduce total serum bilirubin levels in infants.

Use of Watchful Waiting for Acute Otitis Media Lags Behind Recommendations

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers implemented a quality improvement project to increase watchful waiting for acute otitis media in an emergency department setting.

Telehealth Reduces Hospitalizations for Medically Complex Pediatric Patients

By

Madeline Morr

The purpose of the vKids at Home program is to manage medically complex ambulatory pediatric patients with a virtual physician-led multidisciplinary clinical team utilizing home monitoring technology.

Community Suicide Prevention Program for Black Teens

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to determine whether the Columbia Protocol is an effective tool to reduce suicide among black adolescents.

School-Based Health Centers Help Minimize Pediatric Under-Immunization

By

Nicole Clemons

School-based health centers minimized the number of students excluded from school from under-immunization.

Barriers Identified in Screening for Sexual Behaviors, Concerns By Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

By

Madeline Morr

The purpose of the study was to identify barriers that prevent pediatric nurse practitioners from discussing high-risk sexual behaviors among adolescents during primary care visits.

Nurse Practitioners Report High Compassion Satisfaction, Low Burnout

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to analyze the rate of burnout in practicing nurse practitioners by looking at contributing factors that play a role in compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction.

Benefits Outweigh Barriers in Developing NP Residency Programs

By

Madeline Morr

Researchers conducted an examination of postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs in the United States to gain an understanding of the facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding programs from the perspective of program directors.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder a Professional Concern for Nurses

PTSD is a professional concern for nurses, although the prevalence rates vary across studies.