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WebThe journal is an official publication of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and also is affiliated with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners. The …

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Determinants of Health: A Framework for Advanced …

WebNurse practitioners (NPs) engage in focused and comprehensive health assessments to determine the differential diagnosis of both acute and chronic health alterations. A …

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Telehealth Benefits and Barriers

WebTelehealth includes health care services provided using audio and video technology. Telehealth was originally developed to provide basic care to rural and …

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Assessing Health Literacy

WebHealth literacy is a major determinant in patients' ability to achieve optimal health. The term literacy is used to describe the ability to read and write, whereas functional health …

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Social Determinants of Health Related to Obesity

WebSocial determinants of health are economic and social conditions that influence and indicate the health status of people and communities. These conditions are shaped by the …

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Respecting and Empowering Vulnerable Populations: …

WebEvidence-based contemporary terminology is presented so that nurse practitioners (NPs) can choose respectful and empowering words to ameliorate stigma …

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Social Determinants of Health Screening: Primary Care …

WebSocial determinants of health (SDOH) substantially impact health. Evidence-based SDOH screening was implemented in a small urban primary care practice. This …

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Health Literacy: The Road to Improved Health …

WebHealth literacy improvement is central in achieving the six components of high-quality healthcare outlined in the IOM’s report “Crossing the Quality Chasm”: safety, effec …

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Primary Care and Mental Health: Overview of Integrated …

WebPrimary care nurse practitioners are in a visible and critical position to screen, diagnose, and treat common mental health conditions. Integrated care models occur on …

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Is Peer Review Outdated

WebCheryl Holly, EdD, RN, is associate professor and chair of the department of capacity building systems at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of …

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Telehealth Policy and the Advanced Practice Nurse

WebTelehealth is an efficient and effective method of care delivery used by advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) nationally, especially in the wake of the …

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A Detailed Review of Systems: An Educational Feature

WebAssessment is the foundation of health care. A goal in health care is to attain a comprehensive history and review of systems during the first encounter with the …

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Enhancing Annual Wellness Visit Outcomes: Patient Perceptions …

WebThis brief report describes factors that impact the effectiveness of Medicare’s Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). Patients who participated in an AWV at a large …

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Clinical Scholarship Competencies and Roles to Impact Population …

WebFostering the development of nurse practitioners (NPs) as clinical scholars requires intentional and innovative strategies to achieve health equity as presented in …

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Chronic Disease Screening and Health Promotion Strategies for …

WebThe population of older men is increasing. Care of male patients has often been overlooked in practice and research. Older men have increased rates of cardiovascular disease, …

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Supported Decision Making: Skills and Tools for Clinical Practice

WebSupported decision making is an essential competency for advanced nursing practice, particularly in the management of mental health conditions for which there are …

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Sunlight in Vitamin D Deficiency: Clinical Implications

WebRecent evidence shows that hypovitaminosis D can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. This article highlights the role of sunlight in vitamin D deficiency and its …

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Improving Care Coordination of Patients With Chronic Diseases

WebPatients with chronic conditions often encounter challenges during care transitions to specialists or other facilities. The Care Coordination Model is a method of …

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Self-management of Warfarin: An Approach to Increase Patient …

WebThis article provides an overview of self-management of warfarin (SMW), an approach that increases patient engagement in anticoagulant management that results in …

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Nurse Practitioners Have an Essential Role in Health Policy

WebNurse practitioners (NPs) are essential advocates for health care policy. They have the clinical expertise and the educational background to present the case for passing …

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Identifying and Managing Anxiety Disorders in Primary Care

WebAnxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric diagnoses and present in patients as excessive fear and worry. Many seeking care for symptoms of …

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Knowing Opioid Medication Formulations and Eliminating …

WebKnowing Opioid Medication Formulations and Eliminating Confusion Opioid medications are also known as narcotics and are often used for pain management.

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