Geographical mapping of advanced practice registered nurses in Louisiana: Leveraging the power of data display.

abstract：PURPOSE:Assess the context of psychological distress, violence, and substance use among African- and Mexican-American adolescent women with a history of STI, violence, or high sexual risk behavior. These adolescents experience multiple health disparities, limited access to care, and are at particularly high risk of adv...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Champion JD,Young C,Rew L

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Since development of the nurse practitioner (NP) role, NPs have been advocating for policy allowing them to practice to the full extent of their training. The aim of this research was to determine whether passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) had an impact on expansion of NPs' scope of practic...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Brom HM,Salsberry PJ,Graham MC

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to examine body mass index (BMI) of college freshmen and compare with BMI in senior or graduate year of school. DATA SOURCES:A convenience sample was drawn from health records of students at a small private university in the northeast United States. BMIs were calculated for those ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Nicoteri JA,Miskovsky MJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Although generic oral contraceptives (OCPs) can improve adherence and reduce health care expenditures, use of generic OCPs remains low, and the factors that affect generic prescribing are not well understood. We aimed to understand the barriers and facilitators of generic OCP prescribing and potential solutions to inc...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chee M,Lenti G,Farnan J,Cook M,Weissman A,Wallingford S,Moriates C,Shah N,Lynch S,Stebbins M,Ngooi S,Norenberg A,Millard S,Samarth A,Zhang JX,Meltzer DO,Tracy C,Arora VM

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The past two decades brought changes in cervical cancer screening guidelines. Frequent modifications and earlier lack of agreement about recommendations created confusion. The purpose of this study was to explore to what extent advanced practice nurses (APNs) adopted cervical cancer screening gui...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Cappiello JD,Boardman M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore current studies on metabolic syndrome (MetS), including its complex pathophysiology and to describe the unique role of the advanced practice nurse including management and ethical decision making utilizing a case study to exemplify salient points. DATA SOURCES:From original research articles extract...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Olde D,Alpert P,Dalusung-Angosta A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nurse practitioners (NPs) are in a prime position to educate women about initial signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer (OC) and perform appropriate screening tests. However, little is known about NPs knowledge regarding OC. This article's purpose is to present the outcomes of a focused OC awareness program for N...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Loerzel VW,Hunt D,Rash E

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity disproportionately affect minority adults, including African Americans. Engaging in lifestyle changes such as improving dietary habits and increasing physical activity can decrease the incidence and severity of these chronic dis...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Downes LS,Buchholz SW,Bruster B,Girimurugan SB,Fogg LF,Frock MS

更新日期：2019-04-01 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 AND PURPOSE:Clinical preceptors are vital partners in the education of nurse practitioner (NP) students. This article describes NP student learning stages and proposes strategies preceptors can use to facilitate precepting NP students who enter clinical rotations at varied learner levels. METHODS:Searches w...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Pearson T,Hensley T

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this review is to investigate literature related to organizational climate, define organizational climate, and identify its domains for nurse practitioner (NP) practice in primary care settings. DATA SOURCES:A search was conducted using MEDLINE, PubMed, HealthSTAR/Ovid, ISI Web of Science, and s...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Poghosyan L,Nannini A,Clarke S

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Over 250,000 bariatric surgical procedures for the management of morbid obesity are performed in the United States annually. The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is an effective bariatric procedure because of its efficacy in achieving significant weight loss, low complication rates, and outcomes in reducing card...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Sahebzamani FM,Berarducci A,Murr MM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third in both cancer diagnoses and cancer-related deaths in men and women in the United States. Fortunately, both incidence and deaths have declined due to the increased use of CRC screening to find and remove precancerous polyps and to diagnose CRC at earlier, more treatable stages. Deat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Morrow L,Greenwald B

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advanced pediatric nurse practitioners (APNPs) working in acute settings are represented in pediatric hospitals, clinics, and wards around the world. They work independently and autonomously. The aim of this study was to compare the role of APNPs in four different countries to gain knowledge on the qualifi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Würtz GMF,Jensen CS,Egerod I

更新日期：2019-12-01 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：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: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 AND PURPOSE:Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) is one of the most effective forms of contraception available. The utilization of LARC remains low despite being recommended by major health organizations such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecol...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Phillips J,Sandhu P

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiographic neuroimaging in minor pediatric head injuries contains risks of radiation-induced malignancy. The Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network (PECARN) head injury protocol identifies head-injured children who are at very low risk of clinically important traumatic brain injuries and can saf...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Zarchi TB

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of new-onset seizure activity must raise a much broader differential than just epilepsy. This case study highlights that broad differential and identifies an important, but less common, cause of seizure activity in specific patient populations. Information is summarized from recent primary research, cas...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Gersch K,Spencer TR

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：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：PURPOSE:To describe an intervention among overweight and obese hypertensive patients, encouraging Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and lifestyle changes, designed and led by a primary care nurse practitioner (NP). DATA SOURCES:A pre- and postintervention quasi-experimental time-series design was imp...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Jarl J,Tolentino JC,James K,Clark MJ,Ryan M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To develop a group visit model that improves A1C, blood pressure, lipids, depression, and satisfaction among patients with diabetes that can be used in primary care practice settings. DATA SOURCES:Using a pre/post-test descriptive design, data were collected from 22 adult patients of a private family practice ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Riley SB

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:Genetic and genomic information has the potential to improve patient care and outcomes by improving clinicians' ability to identify patients at increased risk of disease and, in some cases, personalize treatment and management. However, many clinicians report that they feel unprepared and lack confidence in talking ab...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Reed EK,Ingram T,Edelman EA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the influence of a mental health training module on the therapeutic optimism of advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) students in primary care (family practice). DATA SOURCES:Three cohorts of ANPs who undertook a Mental Health Problems in Primary Care Module as part of their MSc ANP (primary care) run ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Hemingway S,Rogers M,Elsom S

更新日期：2014-03-01 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