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.
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The Role of Nurse Practitioners as Prescribers in Cancer Treatment
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Mobile App Increases Access to Interpreter Services
Remote interpreter mobile app may overcome language barriers in health care.
America’s Access to Care Crisis: Telemedicine Provides the Solution
For telemedicine to thrive in a postpandemic era, temporary rules regarding reimbursement and providers’ ability to fully care for the patient in any setting must be made permanent.
Indications Withdrawn as FDA Evaluates Several Accelerated Approvals
To prove clinical benefit, the FDA requires manufacturers to conduct confirmatory trials, also known as a phase 4 studies.
Hospital Liable When Patient Is Discharged Prematurely With Poor Instructions
Hospital is sued following the discharge of a patient with a growing hematoma.
Overcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Minority Communities
Nursing experts discuss strategies to reduce vaccine hesitancy and access barriers in Black, Hispanic, Orthodox Jewish, and other underserved communities.
Quick Reference: COVID-19 Vaccine Facts From the CDC
Capt. Janell Routh, MD, MHS, of the CDC presents fast facts for educating patients on the COVID-19 vaccine
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