Nurse Practitioner Career Resources

The Impact of Telemedicine on Nurses’ Workload

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Recent study findings point to an overlooked downside of the growing reliance on telehealth: an increased burden on nurses.

AANP Applauds Updated Opioid Use Disorder Guidance

By

Kristin Della Volpe

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

By

Kristin Della Volpe

The online 90-hour clinical practicum is designed for registered and advanced practice registered nurses.

Expanding Roles for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Oncology

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Roles for advance practice registered nurses are expanding in cancer centers.

Number of Nurse Practitioners Reaches Over 325,000

By

Nikki Kean

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

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Vicki Moore, PhD

Nurse practitioners play an essential role in the chemotherapy plan for patients with cancer.

Suicide Rate Up for Nurses Versus General US Population

Among women, suicide incidence was higher among nurses than the general population.

The Importance of Asking About the Small Stuff

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

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.

Taking a Nutrition History Starts With Asking the Right Questions

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Asking patients artful questions about the kinds of foods they consume can provide clinicians with more insight than simply asking if the patient eats a balanced diet.

The Link Between COVID-19 and Obesity

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Kristene Diggins, DNP, MBA, FAANP, CNE, NEA-BC, DCC

Obesity is a clear risk factor for COVID-19 complications, so what can nurse practitioners and physician assistants do to keep their patients with obesity safe and healthy?

Clinician Burnout and COVID-19: Q&A Panel Discussion

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Michelle Lampariello

“It has been over a year of constant trauma. It has been over a year of not sleeping.” How are healthcare workers managing their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic?

NP and PA Experts Discuss Controversy Over USDA-HHS Dietary Guidelines

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Kristin Della Volpe

Experts debate the USDA-HHS’ decisions on sugar and alcohol intake limits in the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

NPs and PAs Applaud USDA Guidelines for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Toddlers

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Kristin Della Volpe

The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes recommendations for every stage of life including infants and toddlers, in addition to recommendations during pregnancy and lactation.

Why Word Choice Matters When Describing Patients Who Do Not Follow Medical Advice

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Describing patients as “nonadherent” rather than “noncompliant” to a treatment regimen reflects a healthy patient-provider relationship.

Utilization of PAs, NPs During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

PAs and NPs are playing a key role in diagnosing and treating patients with COVID-19. Will this change how other clinicians view advanced practice providers?

NP-Led Program Reduces Heart Failure Readmissions Among Veterans

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Michelle Lampariello

An NP-led effort to reduce all-cause readmissions for patients with HF emphasizes patient engagement and goal setting for self-care.

Cofounder of NP Profession Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Nursing

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Michelle Lampariello

The cofounder of the NP profession shares her experiences, insights, and visions for the future of nursing with the Clinical Advisor.

“A Long Time Coming:” Massachusetts’ Journey to Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners

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Michelle Lampariello

Stephanie Ahmed, DNP, NP-BC discusses her advocacy work with the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners to grant NPs full practice authority in the state of Massachusetts.

More Than 80% of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Have Received at Least 1 Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine

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Michelle Lampariello

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners share their COVID-19 vaccination experiences.

Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative Improves Care, Patient Engagement

By

Michelle Lampariello

Patients with viral infections were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics following a 4-part antibiotic stewardship intervention at an urgent care center.