AANP Offers Free Mental Health Services, President Says
The AANP’s rollout of the NPower program, which offers free mental health services to NP members, is one of the many highlights from AANP 2022.
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HIPAA-Based Suit Dismissed by Court
Medical records in a sexual assault case were obtained by the suspect’s mother, a nurse at the hospital. Read what happened in this HIPAA-based case.
House Passes HR 6078 to Allow NPs, PAs to Provide Federal Workers’ Comp Services
If passed by the Senate, this bill expands the role of NPs and PAs by allowing them to provide services to injured federal workers under the federal workers’ compensation program.
Sleep Updates: Nurses’ Nightmares, Insomnia Treatments, and ADHD Link
Highlights from SLEEP 2022 include predictors of nurses’ nightmares, insomnia treatment, hypersomnolence and depression in women, and sleep issues in ADHD.
Man’s Best Friend: Therapy Dogs Aid Patient Recovery at Walter Reed
Military hospitals are implementing therapy dog programs to support patients, families, and staff.
FDA Aims To Improve Medical Device Security
The agency has issued proposed draft recommendations to guide incorporation of cybersecurity protections into medical devices at the time of manufacture.
PAs Surveyed on Emergency Medicine/Urgent Care Practice
Survey of PAs working in emergency medicine and urgent care demonstrates the profession’s significant impact on health care.
PA Profile: FQHC Director Susanna Storeng, DMSc, PA-C
This month’s PA Profile features rural health care provider Susanna Storeng, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, CPAAPA, who is director of a federally qualified community health center (FQHC).
Do NP/PA Practice Patterns Lead to Less Resource Use in Emergency Departments?
Researchers examine whether NPs/PAs working independently use more or less low-value care during ED visits than physicians or NPs/PAs working in collaboration with physicians.
Biden Invokes Defense Act to Boost Supply of Infant Formula
Federal government can now use commercial aircraft or air cargo planes owned by the DoD to transport infant formula from countries abroad.
Does a State Malpractice Cap Apply to PAs?
The case highlights concerns regarding malpractice caps for PAs who have DSA agreements with physicians.
Top April 2022 FDA Approvals
April 2022 FDA approvals include treatments for pediatric urinary tract infections, topical rosacea, vulvovaginal candidiasis, and various types of cancer.
How Can Nursing Schools Reduce the Workforce Bottleneck?
Experts in nursing education discuss strategies to solve the workforce shortage such as competency-based education, stackable professional development credits, and credit for prior learning.
Nurses Hail Leniency for Nurse Vaught
RaDonda Vaught has been sentenced to 3 years of probation; nursing community grateful for Judge’s leniency.
FDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
The agency’s latest moves should help ease the dire situation many mothers face.
Travel Nurses See Swift Change of Fortunes as COVID Money Runs Dry
Many career nurses turned to travel gigs during the pandemic, when hospitals crowded with COVID-19 patients urgently needed the help.
Warning Letters Sent to Companies Marketing Delta-8 THC Products as Treatments
The FDA has expressed serious concerns related to the potential health effects for patients who have consumed delta-8 THC products.
Screening Tool Combats Food Insecurity and Pediatric Obesity
The aim of the study was to identify individuals with food insecurity and establish processes to refer patients and families to federal and community resources.
Pediatric APRN Workforce Faces Constrained Pipeline
NAPNAP experts discuss ways to recover from burnout and a constrained APRN workforce pipeline.
Direct Billing Guide for NPs Developed at CHOP
Guide for NPs transitioning to the expanding role of direct billing shows success at CHOP emergency department.
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