Factors influencing breast cancer screening and risk assessment among young African American women: An integrative review of the literature.

abstract：:Homelessness has always existed worldwide and it presents challenges to society. Delivering health care can be challenging but relationships can be built by starting with wound care, a common problem. Often, the homeless and rough-sleepers need expert attention from caring individuals. However, this population does no...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kirkland-Kyhn H

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Demand for primary care services is rising. Nurse practitioners (NPs) serve vital roles in meeting primary care demands. Workforce planning requires understanding NP retirement intentions. This study examines factors that relate to NPs, aged 55 years and older, and their intent to retire within 5...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Falk NL,Rudner N,Chapa D,Greene J

更新日期：2017-03-01 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：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：:Expert nurse practitioners (NPs) grounded in clinical practice are needed to prepare the future NPs. This article discusses key considerations for moving from the role of expert clinician to nurse educator. The considerations for making the move to the educator role including reflection on rewards associated with teac...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Marfell J,Mc Mullen PC,Onieal ME,Scheibmeir M,Hawkins-Walsh E

更新日期：2017-08-01 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: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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Few nurse practitioner (NP) programs include an after-hours/on-call component in their clinical preparation of NP students. This role is expected in many primary and specialty care practices, and is one that students feel unprepared to competently navigate. METHODS:Utilizing simulated callers as...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kelly MM,Blunt E,Nestor K

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Weight loss is recommended as first-line therapy for many chronic illnesses, including obesity. Most patients who do successfully lose weight are unable to maintain their reduced weight. Recent research findings are reviewed and synthesized to explain the biology of obesity, adaptation to weight ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Rogge MM,Gautam B

更新日期：2017-10-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Accessibility to health care services remains a global challenge, and this has affected the quality of services delivered. This has affected the quality of health care services. Poor accessibility to health care services in Tanzania has hindered the achievements of health care system goals. The d...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Mboineki JF,Chen C

更新日期：2019-09-01 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 AND PURPOSE:Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) have begun to demonstrate themselves as useful tools in enhancing safe and responsible prescription of controlled substances. The purpose of this project was to describe current practice, beliefs, and barriers of Alaska nurse practitioners (NPs) regar...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Christianson H,Driscoll E,Hull A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article is to describe this use of relative value units (RVUs) among nurse practitioners (NP), including the challenges NPs may experience. Relative value units were developed as a means to determine reimbursement for health care based on time spent with the patient and skills required to complete ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Sheppard KG,Duncan CG

更新日期：2020-09-01 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

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：: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：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:Guidelines for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have recently changed. Goals of these guidelines have shifted to the promotion of health and control of risk rather than solely on treatment of CVD. This article summarizes the six new cardiovascular screening, prevention, and treatment...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Lefler LL,Hadley M,Tackett J,Thomason AP

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Overweight and obesity are sensitive issues to address with pediatric patients during any visit. Patients and families may not recognize that their child is overweight or obese and may not be ready to make change. The goals for this study were to collect overall statistics on the clinic in regard...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Reyes I,Higgins M

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To conduct a pilot survey to assess acceptance of mobile teledermoscopy (MTD) by primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) working in Arizona. DATA SOURCES:Sixty-two participants recruited from NP and academic listservs in Arizona completed an online survey prefaced by a MTD definition, device photographs, and a ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Stratton D,Loescher LJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) score utilizes a 0- to 6-point scoring system to predict 30-day mortality in ICH patients. The purpose of this analysis was to (a) validate the ICH score in an international, heterogeneous population of ICH patients; and (b) assess the usefulness of a 72-h ICH score. DATA SOU...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Meyer DM,Begtrup K,Grotta JC,Recombinant Activated Factor VII Intracerebral Hemorrhage Trial Investigators.

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine is a prevalent and chronic disease associated with high rates of disability and significant financial and socioeconomic burden. Current acute treatments for migraine attacks include both migraine-specific (e.g., triptans, ergotamines) and nonspecific (e.g., nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) medi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Mallick-Searle T,Moriarty M

更新日期：2020-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) have expanded roles in nephrology as both the patient load and acuity of care needed for this population have increased. PURPOSE:To evaluate workforce patterns of PAs and NPs working in nephrology over the past decade. METHODS:Using the biannual surv...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Davis J,Zuber K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Critical research topics were identified after nurse practitioner (NP) organization stakeholders participated in the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioner, 2015 Nurse Practitioner Research Agenda Roundtable. Strategies and recommendations were identified to support further wor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kostas-Polston EA,Rawlett K,Miedema J,Dickins K

更新日期：2018-12-01 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：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：:The reasons for nurse practitioners to develop a professional network are boundless and are likely to change over time. Networking opens doors and creates relationships that support new opportunities, personal development, collaborative research, policy activism, evidence-based practice, and more. Successful professio...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Goolsby MJ,Knestrick JM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00