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Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - June 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - June 1, 2023 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: An Early Diagnosis to Prevent Blindness and Paraplegia
This article describes the case of a previously healthy patient who presented with NMOSD. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Minny George, Raymund Gantioque Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Analysis of Cortisol Thresholds Using Newer Assays for Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Testing
Adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation testing is used to diagnose adrenal insufficiency. Synthetic adrenocorticotropic hormone (cosyntropin) is administered, and cortisol levels are checked at baseline, 30 minutes, and 60 minutes. A peak cortisol threshold of 18 μg/dL is considered passing. In 2019, many cortisol assays shifted to more sensitive methods, resulting in lower cortisol values, which suggest modification of passing thresholds. We reviewed pass/fail rates by time point/threshold in 186 consecutive patients for cosyntropin stimulation tests using new assays and found that interpreting the results with a sugges...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 29, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalie Lutz, Susan Beauregard, Dorothee Newbern, Rochelle Wilson, Gabriel Q. Shaibi, Katie Barger, Oliver Oatman, Leslie Touger, Amy Velasquez, Chirag Kapadia Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Screening and Implementing Palliative Care Measures in Heart Failure: A Guide for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Palliative care (PC) provided to patients with heart failure (HF) has shown improvement in quality of life and physical functionality. Primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) are in the position to screen for PC needs and implement early disease palliative initiatives. Expanded knowledge on assessments, HF-specific screening tools, and management of common HF symptoms in the primary care setting prepares the NP to be an integrative part of the care team throughout the course of disease management. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 26, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda Savarese, JoAn Stanek Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Positive Airway Pressure Therapy in Primary Care
This article also provides documentation guidelines for follow-up and troubleshooting tips. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 24, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nakita Barnes, Laura Herbert Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Early Introduction of Allergenic Foods in Infants and Children
Immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies are a concerning health problem affecting 5.5% of children and 6% of adults in the United States. Nine foods cause 90% of food allergies, with milk, eggs, and peanuts most often linked to food allergies in infants and children. Prevention strategies have shifted from avoidance of foods to the early introduction of high allergenic foods. Evidence supports that the early introduction of peanuts can reduce food allergies. United States guidelines promote the optimal times for the introduction of high-allergen foods. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 23, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Crystal Butler, Michelle S. Reed, Christopher L. Schoenmann, Lisa Ousley Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Corrigendum to ‘High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Patients With Acute Heart Failure: A Meta-analysis’ [The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 19 (2023) 104602]
The authors regret Incorrect information on authors ’ list and author affiliation. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 22, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Huiying Gao, Xiaofei Kang, Lin Chen Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Telehealth Policy and the Advanced Practice Nurse
Telehealth is an efficient and effective method of care delivery used by advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) nationally, especially in the wake of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. With the ever-changing rules and regulations governing telehealth practice, the APRN may struggle to keep abreast. Telehealth is governed by legislation and regulation in addition to telehealth-specific laws. APRNs delivering care through telehealth must be informed about the crucial aspects of telehealth policy and how their practice is affected. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 20, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Kelli Garber, Katherine Chike-Harris, Mary Jo Vetter, Mahrokh Kobeissi, Troy Heidesch, Robin Arends, Alice M. Teall, Carolyn Rutledge Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Leader Rounds Can Improve Patient Satisfaction Scores
Leaders of the Cardiac Surgery Progressive Care Unit at an urban medical center in the mid-Atlantic United States were seeking to improve the patient satisfaction scores related to physician/provider communication on Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems scores. They noted that nurse practitioners and physician assistants could have a wider impact on patient care and satisfaction by having formalized nurse practitioners/physician assistants leader rounds —rounds not only based on the patient’s medical care but rather for assessing the patient’s satisfaction with communication and their coll...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 19, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Esmeralda Matthews, Lateaqua Alston, Suzanna Fitzpatrick, Brittany Peed, Carmel McComiskey Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training in Graduate Nursing Curriculum
Faculty in graduate nursing programs are being tasked with increasing content on diversity, equity, and inclusion into the curriculum. Previous experiences with health care, cultural bias, as well as societal events impact how health care is perceived by patients. Instilling the necessity for cultural humility into the curriculum is necessary to prepare nurse practitioners to deliver culturally appropriate care and reduce health care disparities. Focused foundational training on implicit biases, cultural awareness, important cultural terms, inclusive environments, and bystander intervention is an essential step to thread t...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Tedra Smith, Curry Bordelon, Aimee Holland Tags: By Faculty For Faculty Source Type: research

Evaluating the Domain Specificity of Self-Efficacy for Nurse Practitioner Leadership Development
The purposes of this study were to evaluate self-efficacy (SE) levels of doctor of nursing practice nurse practitioner students (N  = 64) and the relationship of SE with specific demographic and behavioral control variables. SE was measured using the General Self-Efficacy Scale, and behavioral control was assessed via 5 Likert scale items. The average SE was 32.8 (maximum score = 40), and the mean behavioral control score was 28.4 (maximum = 35). SE was significantly correlated with overall behavioral control. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 17, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Janie Heath, Debra C. Hampton, Sheila Melander, Mary Kay Rayens Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Approach to Intervention
Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition in which the mitral valve fails to close during systole, leading to excessive fluid leakage from the left ventricle. Clinicians should be aware of MR symptoms, diagnostics, and treatment recommendations for patients because it can be difficult to treat, and intervention strategies continue to change. This clinical case review focuses on the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with MR. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 16, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Nailya Muganlinskaya Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Primary Care Management of Hypertension in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology that causes the immune system to attack the central nervous system. The resultant damage and destruction of nerves causes patients with MS to experience a wide variety of symptoms. Although comorbid conditions are increasing among patients with MS, there is a paucity of research on this issue. This publication addresses this gap in the literature by examining the pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions for comorbid hypertension in Canadian patients with MS. (Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners)
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Mark, Elsie Duff Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research

Aligning Emergency Nurse Practitioner Programs Using a National Validation Process
The Consensus Model for APRN Regulation tasks nurse practitioner (NP) specialty organizations to develop and uphold the specialty practice. Through an innovative process, the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners incorporated data from a national practice analysis of NPs working in emergency care into a validation process to align emergency NPs education and training with current practice. As organizations and educators support expanding NP specialty practice, this novel process of academic program validation provides an opportunity for replication to ensure alignment of education, certification, and practice a...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - May 15, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wesley D. Davis, Melanie Gibbons Hallman, Jennifer Wilbeck Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research