Nandwani, Monica Clarke, John O Kuriakose, Clair Stevenson, Eleanor
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive complaint that can negatively affect patients' quality of life and have serious complications if inadequately treated. Facilitating prompt and efficient access to digestive care is imperative especially given the current burden of gastrointestinal diseases such as GERD. A clinical team co...
Martinez, Natalie Stutzman, Sonja E Olson, DaiWai M
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Alzheimer disease (AD) is a devastating diagnosis. Milieu therapy and memory activities have been shown to improve self-worth and improve mood in AD patients, but adherence to these activities is challenging. This prospective randomized pilot study examined adherence to memory recall activities using positive reinforcement and explored the impact o...
Wermers, Rita Ostroski, Tammy Hagler, Debra
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Vaccine-preventable diseases significantly influence the health and academic success of college students. Despite the known negative impact of these diseases, vaccination rates routinely fall short of national goals and recommendations. Although vaccination decisions are complex, a recommendation from a health care provider is one of the key motiva...
Davis, Lindsay Fathman, Amy Colella, Christine
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
A significant increase in nurse practitioner program enrollment has resulted in a critical need for committed preceptors willing to offer clinical learning opportunities for students. Academic practice partnerships have been proposed as a strategy to address the preceptorship crisis. This project evaluated the impact of a longitudinal immersive cli...
Falcone, Aimee L Vess, Joy Johnson, Emily
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Every year in the United States, influenza-related infection causes thousands of deaths, the complications of which require millions of dollars in hospital-related care. The influenza vaccine is proven to effectively reduce incidence of infection and complications from influenza viruses. A clinic in southeast Florida for the uninsured offered influ...
Gersch, Kathryn Spencer, Taylor R
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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, case series, literature reviews, a...
Miura, Miki Daub, Katharyn Hensley, Patricia
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Preceptors play a vital role in nurse practitioners' (NPs) clinical education. Based on Bandura's self-efficacy theory, improvement of NPs' self-efficacy is likely to lead to positive changes in behavior. Thus, it can enhance their willingness to precept and increase readiness for a preceptor role. The aims of this pilot study were to develop an NP...
Anderson, Michelle Arvidson, Cathy
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Even with full practice authority, nurse practitioners (NPs) face limitations in care and treatment options. An example of this is current federal law prohibiting NPs from ordering diabetic shoes. This study reviewed the background of this problem, potential impacts on patient health and NP practice, and viable solutions for consideration. This was...
Lessem, Alexandra Gould, Susan Martin Evans, Joanne Dunemn, Kathleen
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Diet-related diseases are the primary contributor to morbidity and mortality. The risk for these diseases can be reduced with a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet, but most people are never counseled on this dietary pattern. An experiential education program was designed and conducted in which sample of 30 nurse practitioners, registered nurses, an...
Boeijen, Enzio R K Peters, Jeroen W B van Vught, Anneke J A H
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Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Many Dutch nurse practitioners (NPs) work together with physicians and specialized nurses (SNs) in outpatient clinics, although the latter have questioned the added value of NPs in the outpatient clinic. Clarification of the distinction between and the added value of both nursing professions in relation to each other could lead to optimal use of th...
