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Health maintenance practices and healthcare experiences among international university students.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

A broader educational message to international students, that is, how to maintain healthy habits in the United States and how to access/navigate U.S. health care, coupled with staff training on effective health communication and the use of interpreter services would enhance the health and healthcare experience of this vital population.

A vitamin D protocol post-liver transplantation.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Optimizing vitamin D in vulnerable patient populations such as chronic liver disease and the immunosuppressed posttransplanted patient has the potential to curtail complications of vitamin D deficiency. As a result, nurse practitioners employing a vitamin D protocol can create a favorable impact on patient quality of life, safety, and healthcare sp...

Unmet needs in obesity management: From guidelines to clinic.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Despite the rather slow acceptance of obesity as a disease state, several obesity staging systems and weight-management guidelines have been developed and are in use, along with an ever-growing number of treatment options. Many primary care clinicians, including nurse practitioners (NPs), are at the forefront of clinical efforts to assist individua...

Current pharmacotherapies for obesity: A practical perspective.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Each of the obesity pharmacotherapies has advantages and disadvantages that can help guide treatment choice. Those receiving treatment may also have individual preferences based on factors such as administration route, frequency of dosing, and/or safety profile. In addition, some options may be particularly appropriate for patients with common obes...

Biology of obesity and weight regain: Implications for clinical practice.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Understanding the pathophysiology of obesity and weight loss alters nurse practitioners' responsibilities in caring for patients with obesity. They are responsible for expanding assessment and intervention strategies and offering people with obesity realistic expectations for weight loss and regain. They are obligated to explain weight regain when ...

Weighing in on obesity management.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Postsplenectomy vaccination guideline adherence: Opportunities for improvement.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Improvements that have direct implications for advanced practice included the need to refer for vaccination, educate regarding infection risks, and facilitate rapid access to antibiotic treatment.

Obesity: Risk factors, complications, and strategies for sustainable long-term weight management.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

With their in-depth understanding of the research in the field of obesity and weight management, nurse practitioners are well placed to effect meaningful changes in weight-management strategies deployed in clinical practice.

So you want to be a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners: Navigating the Fellowship process to ensu...

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

The professional designation as Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) is the highest professional designation for any nurse practitioner (NP). The Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) operate the FAANP program and annually invite colleagues that have made a significant impact on the NP profes...

How to write abstracts for manuscripts, presentations, and grants: Maximizing information in a 30-s sound bite world.

Published in Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

A well-written abstract will move NP-relevant messages to heightened visibility for others. Leveraging the abstract is critical for NP patient care, professional growth, and profession overall.