Culture shift critical to achieving evidence-based practice
Mentors, infrastructure and reward system are essential components in successfully transitioning existing health care models to evidence-based practice.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Pharmacology update: 2014 drug trends
More orphan drugs approved in recent years are filling the need for treating rare disease and medical conditions.
How to negotiate a fair NP contract
Prepare, probe and propose when discussing terms of employment.
Phone reminders increase immunization rates
After launching a phone reminder program, Medicare recipients’ PPSV immunization rates increased more than 25%.
Not all probiotics are created equal
Consider the evidence base and recommend probiotics on a case-by-case basis.
Be prepared to recognize STIs in women
About 20 million new STIs are diagnosed each year in the United States, with half occurring in young people aged 15 to 25 years.
Stay alert for intimate-partner violence
Only 21% of female and 6% of male domestic abuse victims inform a healthcare provider.
Glycemic control, lifestyle key in combating diabetes complications
Diabetes costs exceed $254 billion annually, with 18% of expenses attributable to complications.
NPs expand access to care, educate patients
Federal and state legislation aimed at boosting primary care infrastructure is aiding nurse practitioner progress.
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