Grapefruit contraindicated with increasing numbers of drugs
Take thorough dietary histories to be sure patients are not taking medications that adversely interact with the fruit.
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Nurse-practitioner led preoperative care reduced surgery cancellation
Offering preoperative testing and evaluations in one convenient location can significantly reduce surgical cancellation rates.
Education needed to achieve more evidence-based vitamin D dosing
A clinician education program resulted in significant increases in intent to change behaviors related to appropriate vitamin D prescribing.
Seven tips to be a more effective healthcare provider
Developing these characteristics will help clinicians become better providers and leaders.
Simple practice changes help improve glycemic control
Creating better long-term, sustained relationship between patients and providers improves patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment.
Why pursue a doctorate of nursing practice?
A doctorate of nursing practice degree provides leadership and research-based clinical practice experience.
Factors leading to frailty in elderly and its complications identified
NPs should be aware of signs that may be related to frailty when evaluating elderly patients.
Nurse practitioners leading health care ‘democratization’
Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANPP, pioneer of the nurse practitioner profession, calls on NPs to innovate, invest, and invent.
Using PEARLS to reduce unnecessary antibiotics
Educating nurse practitioners and patients on antibiotic resistance helps bring down the antibiotic overprescription rate.
Targeted PSA screening prevents overdiagnosis, overtreatment
More targeted efforts needed for prostate-specific antigen screening.
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