Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing

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Nurses and the Public Say It Is Time for Change Many nurses are uniting behind a grassroots healthcare initiative that calls for creation of an Office of the National Nurse. Learn more here.
Commentary, July 2008

Integrating Genetics Into Primary Care: Family History Is Key Genomics is changing the face of health and disease, and it's time to translate genetic research into practice. Start by learning how family history and risk assessment can help provide better care.
Articles, June 2008
Using Problem-Based Learning in Teaching Advanced Health Assessment: An Innovative Approach The faculty at University of Maryland School of Nursing developed an innovative approach to teaching advanced health assessment to nurse practitioner students.
NONPF Educator's Forum, June 2008
Pain in the Cognitively Impaired Elderly: Guidance for Clinicians What do you do when your patients can't tell you they are in pain? Can you rely on self-report of pain in patients with dementia? Learn how to ask about pain, behaviors to watch for, and other tips.
Articles, May 2008
CE End-of-Life Care: Improving Communication Skills to Enhance Palliative Care Learn the differences between hospice and palliative care, and how to communicate with patients and families to learn their end-of-life wishes.
Articles, May 2008
Reducing Hospital Stays for Patients Discharged to Nursing Homes: An Evolving Program Unless innovations in care for difficult-to-place patients are developed, these patients are likely to congregate in acute hospitals and compromise the ability of these facilities to provide care.
Articles, May 2008
The Storm After the Calm: South Africa Moves to a Primary Healthcare Model A nurse visits South Africa, a country struggling to overhaul its healthcare system, and vividly describes her experiences.
International Nursing, April 2008
Perception of Front-line Healthcare Providers Toward Patient Safety: A Preliminary Study in a University Hospital in Egypt Healthcare safety is a worldwide concern. This research reinforces the need for a positive safety culture and clear organizational support.
Articles, April 2008
Theoretical Models and Interventions to Increase Physical Activity Among Adults: A Historical Review Despite the known benefits, most people in the US do not engage in regular physical activity. How can you help?
Integrated Healthcare, March 2008
A Reader and Author Respond to "The Preparation of Nurse Faculty: Who Should Teach Students?" How should graduates of nursing doctoral programs be prepared for faculty teaching positions?
Letters, March 2008
Nursing Assessment for Predicting Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Community Hospital Approach Astute assessment and early detection of sleep disturbances are important to minimize risk for hospitalized patients.
Articles, February 2008

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