Health care system changes supporting the development of the nurse practitioner role in Tanzania.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Communication about risk factors for diabetes between nurse practitioners and college students may not be occurring as the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes increases. The purpose of this secondary analysis was to evaluate if college students are being told of their risk for diabetes based on known r...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Saylor JL,Calamaro CJ,Hardie T,Ness M,Selekman J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Immediate administration of intramuscular epinephrine to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis is the first-line therapy for this life-threatening allergic reaction. Alhough anaphylaxis is generally a rare occurrence, it has dire consequences if left untreated. In infants, anaphylaxis is typically triggered by exposure t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Shroba JA

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:This retrospective study compared nurse practitioners and physician assistants (NPs/PAs) with physicians on their assignment of Emergency Severity Index level 3 (ESI level 3) acute abdominal pain (AAP) in the emergency department (ED). METHODS:Data obtained from a large ED group staffing four ho...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hoyt KS,Ramirez E,Topp R,Nichols S,Agan D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore negative self-evaluation following weight loss surgery (WLS). METHODS:In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 women who had WLS. Thematic analysis was conducted through an iterative process, allowing categories and themes to emerge. To ensure rigor, two coders analyzed the data. Data were colle...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Alegría CA,Larsen B

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To present case studies of a 36-year-old woman and a 73-year-old man who presented with the syndrome of acromegaly, and to provide primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) with the understanding of the clinical and laboratory features needed for early recognition and treatment of this fascinating disease. DATA S...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Iuliano SL,Laws ER Jr

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide an overview of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), specifically the efficacy and tolerability of treatment options for diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D). DATA SOURCES:Research articles available via PubMed were reviewed. CONCLUSIONS:IBS is a chronic multifactorial disorder that has a negative impact on ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Lacy BE,Moreau JC

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence shows that 95%-98% of individuals who undergo a diet for weight loss purposes will gain back their weight within 5 years. LOCAL PROBLEM:No standardized method exists to assess weight loss maintenance (WLM) behavior competencies in patients who lose weight within a telehealth nutritional counseling ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Brunacini K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate if pharmacogenetic testing (PT) holds value for pain-management practitioners by identifying the potential applications of pharmacogenetic research as well as applications in practice. DATA SOURCES:A review of the literature was conducted utilizing the databases EBSCOhost, Biomedical Reference Coll...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： DeFeo K,Sykora K,Eley S,Vincent D

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the challenges shared by schools of nursing and precepting institutions in meeting the clinical rotation requirements for nurse practitioner (NP) students. A formal process was developed to screen students and provide appropriate clinical placement with ongoing evaluations. Detailed description of a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Logan BL,Kovacs KA,Barry TL

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a serious complication resulting from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) or total hip arthroplasty (THA). In this study, patients with a PJI are compared with patients with an uncomplicated postoperative course to identify relevant risk factors for PJI. METHODS:A m...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kremers K,Leijtens B,Camps S,Tostmann A,Koëter S,Voss A

更新日期：2019-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Caring for frail older adults is a significant healthcare concern as the frailest 10% of the population account for over 70% of healthcare expenditures. Research reveals the use of comprehensive models, such as Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), leads to improved functional out...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Meunier MJ,Brant JM,Audet S,Dickerson D,Gransbery K,Ciemins EL

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies are available in the literature considering effects of deployment on older school age and adolescent children, but less is known about the effects on younger children. The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of deployment/separation for military children aged 4-10 years from both the depl...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Agazio J,Cunningham CA,Amos-Mejia D

更新日期：2020-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A common barrier to implementation of precision medicine is the lack of use of published clinical practice guidelines. Consequently, a user-friendly mechanism to easily adopt these guidelines is imperative. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of a prototype of a clinical decisi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Dodson CH,Baker E

更新日期：2020-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the article is to describe the scope of practice legislation in Taiwan, with some comparisons to the scope of practice legislation in the United States, as well as to identify the issues of nurse practitioner (NP) practice. DATA SOURCES:A literature review was conducted to determine the limitati...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chiu HJ,Tsay SL,Tung HH

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Criteria for admission to nurse practitioner (NP) and other professional programs provide a snapshot of students' potential for success in those programs. Critical examination of admission criteria is a vital component of ensuring timely matriculation and completion of NP programs. The purpose of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Richard-Eaglin A

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic anaphylaxis (IA), like immunologic and nonimmunologic anaphylaxis, is a life-threatening, sometimes fatal allergic disease. Although the priority is immediate recognition and initiation of treatment, long-term care planning is important to help reduce anxiety and promote healthy growth and development. Lear...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chan S,John RM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preceptors are essential in advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and physician assistant (PA) fellowships; however, no tools exist for fellows to evaluate their preceptor. PURPOSE:The study's purpose was to examine the use of a modified preceptor evaluation tool (PET) in a new population APRNs and PAs ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Klein CJ,Chan GK,Pierce L,Van Keuren-Parent K,Cooling M

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To provide an overview of the current feeding tubes in use in the pediatric population including feeding tube complications, and specific guidance for patients at the initiation, throughout the use of, and at the discontinuation of tube feeding. DATA SOURCES:A review of the literature was performed using multi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hannah E,John RM

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication reconciliation is a critical step in the health care process to prevent hospital readmission, adverse drug events, and fall prevention. The purpose of the study was to pilot test a medication reconciliation process, MedManage, informed by the Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Jarrett T,Cochran J,Baus A,Delmar K

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Syphilis staging is important to determine treatment, post-treatment monitoring, and sexual partner follow-up. Many prescribers find syphilis staging to be challenging. Current guidelines for the management of patients diagnosed with syphilis provide little direction aside from an overview of some common sym...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Orser L,OʼByrne P,Bourgault A,Scherling N

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Four direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are available for the prevention of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF): dabigatran (a direct thrombin inhibitor); and rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban (factor Xa inhibitors). This article summarizes the safety and efficacy of DOACs for the ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Oertel LB,Fogerty AE

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postgraduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations such as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills, and factors for successful transition into practice. PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to examine the relation...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Soco C,Simonovich SD,Dillon D,Bishop-Royse J,Lattner C

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is a chronic, progressive, relapsing disease that impairs health and quality of life and shortens lifespan. Genetic and environmental factors contribute to its development and persistence. If left untreated, it worsens and leads to serious health consequences for those affected, as well as their offspring and ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Christensen S

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary care practitioners (PCPs) are playing an increasingly important role in the management and care of psoriasis. Thus, it is important for PCPs to be knowledgeable about the disease and to be able to differentiate between common myths and facts related to diagnosis and treatment. By building relationships with th...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Young M,Aldredge L,Parker P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report and interpret findings from national pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) job analysis surveys reflecting the changes in the knowledge and skills required for advanced practice. DATA SOURCES:National role delineation studies (RDS) conducted by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2003, 2008, ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Aruda MM,Griffin VJ,Schartz K,Geist M

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:The growth of advanced practice nursing specialties requires additional expertise for practice that goes beyond entry-level competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities. A practice standards model for specialty nurse practitioners (PSMSNPs) is introduced that differentiates entry-to-practice popula...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Ramirez E,Schumann L,Agan D,Hoyt KS,Wilbeck J,Tyler D,Evans DD

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Doctoral prepared nurse practitioners (NPs) are uniquely positioned for responsible leadership as essential members of the health care system and have a professional responsibility to contribute to research and clinical inquiry initiatives that advance health care delivery and improve outcomes. Academic preparation of...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Falkenberg-Olson AC

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nurse practitioners (NP) and physician assistants (PA) serve as independent or semiautonomous providers and as fundamental members of healthcare teams. PURPOSE:Differentiating roles of health professionals is needed for optimal employment utilization. Clinically practicing PAs and NPs were characterized. M...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hooker RS,Brock DM,Cook ML

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:To explore the experience of committing medical error from the perspective of nurse practitioners (NPs). Overall, the purpose of the study is to discern NPs' behaviors, perceptions, and coping mechanisms in response to having made a medical error. METHODS:Qualitative research based on two face-t...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Delacroix R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Female athletes struggle harder than male athletes to lose body fat and maintain a leaner physique. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an educational and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based intervention on knowledge, body composition, anxiety, stress, and nutritional i...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Buffington BC,Melnyk BM,Morales S,Lords A,Zupan MR

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00