abstract：BACKGROUND:There are few opportunities for nurse practitioner (NP) students to develop relationships and exchange ideas with international counterparts. In addition, discovering differences in instructional pedagogy between programs is beneficial for every student. PURPOSE:To facilitate an international understanding ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Steinke MK,Rogers M

更新日期：2021-01-08 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：: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：: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:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Previous pharmacological management recommendations focused primarily on glucose lowering. However, new data demonstrate that select glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Battise DM,Olin JL

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the widely known and well-established benefits of advance care planning, it is estimated that 15-30% of American adults have completed advance directives (ADs). Evidence suggests that the best place for advance care planning (ACP) is in primary care, but many barriers to this practice exist. LOCAL P...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Atherton KN

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：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：: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：: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：: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：:Our health care landscape is rapidly changing. With the aging population and seemingly increasing outbreak of communicable diseases, it is expected that there will be a continued demand for inpatient/critical care providers. The current COVID-19 pandemic provides a glimpse of a health care system in severe provider sh...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Chen LL

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol and substance-related disorders affect individuals throughout the global community. It is important that nurse practitioners understand the use of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in recognizing these disorders before development of chronic disease conditions. The SBIRT curricul...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Arends R,Anderson Elverson C,Pike Keefner T,Mylant M

更新日期：2020-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A multidisciplinary patient-centered approach using evidence-based care is recommended in recent atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines to achieve quality patient outcomes. Professional society guidelines are conflicting and vague in recommendations on timing of follow-up after AF ablation. PURPOSE:The aim of ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Wood KA,Barnes AH

更新日期：2020-05-06 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：:Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a systemic autoinflammatory disease in which mast cells behave erratically. It is unknown whether MCAS recently evolved or if it has been an unrecognized entity for years. Clinically, the patient may present in a constant to near-constant state of allergic reaction. However, the...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Vacheron N,McClinton T,Lynch-Smith DJ,Umberger R

更新日期：2020-04-08 00:00:00

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: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: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：: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: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：: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：: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：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：:The increased use of prescription opioids has resulted in widespread misuse. As a result, more than 40,000 Americans lost their lives to opiate overdose in 2016 alone. These data have led to a national movement focused on appropriate opioid prescribing practices. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) de...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Medina R,Sorrell T,Techau A,Weiss J

更新日期：2019-12-01 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: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: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：: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 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: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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Although wound care guidelines are available for primary care providers, barriers to assessment and treatment remain. This article examines current evidence supporting wound management, wound guidelines, and provider comfort with wound management in primary care and discusses the need for improve...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Kulikov PS,Sandhu PK,Van Leuven KA

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Identifying the locations of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the state is challenging without data readily available, which can adversely affect stakeholder initiatives. The purpose of this project was to develop an online interactive map reflecting distribution of APRNs licensed b...

journal_title：Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

authors： Becnel BJ,Pearce PF,Eiswirth E

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：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/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 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：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