Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Nurse Practitioners"
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Admission criteria as predictors of success in a family nurse practitioner program
Background & Significance: Nurse practitioner (NP) jobs are expected to increase by 31% over the next ten years. To fill these positions, educational programs are increasing their enrollments to produce more graduates. ... -
Barriers and facilitators for successful integration of nurse practitioners into interdisciplinary care teams
(4/17/2017)Introduction. As the Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity for the previously uninsured to gain coverage, the disparity between those needing care and those providing care grows.It's well established nurse practitioners ... -
Combating childhood obesity with provider education: A quantitative study
(2017-01-23)The study included an educational program to providers and nurse practitioner students in order to evaluate whether an increase in knowledge and accuracy occurred based on knowledge of evidenced-based responses ... -
Evaluation of a fellowship program for nurse practitioner graduates in an academic environment
(2017-01-09)The transition into the NP role is challenging and often lacks the support needed to overcome obstacles during the first year of practice which can lead to feelings of displeasure with one’s self as well as discontent ... -
Investigation into the relationship between critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in the nurse practitioner student
(2018-03-23)The purpose of this study was to determine if there was a relationship between critical thinking (CT) skills and clinical judgment in nurse practitioner (NP) students enrolled in an advanced practice educational program. ... -
NPWH position statement: Human sex trafficking
(2017-02-28)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) position statement on human sex trafficking was approved by the Board of Directors January, 2017. NPWH recognizes the critical role of nurse ... -
NPWH position statement: Male sexual and reproductive health: The role of WHNPs
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health affirms the right of all individuals to quality, evidence-based sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care that is non-judgmental, respectful, and ... -
NPWH position statement: Men with breast conditions: The role of the WHNP specializing in breast care
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the role of the women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP), as a member of a multidisciplinary breast care specialty team, in ... -
NPWH position statement: Prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies
(HealthCom Media, 2016-11)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) position statement on prevention of alcohol-exposed pregnancies was approved by the Board of Directors August, 2016. NPWH recognizes the critical ... -
NPWH Position statement: The doctor of nursing practice for women's health nurse practitioners
(HealthCom Media, 2016-08)The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) position statement on the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) for women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) was approved by the Board of Directors June, ... -
A nurse practitioner driven, split-flow emergency department intake system
(9/21/2017)As hospital emergency departments (EDs) in the United States face an increased patient volume, challenges emerge to provide effective patient care. This quality improvement project addresses the gaps in ED patient ... -
Palliative care: Improving eligible patient identification to encourage early intervention
Palliative care (PC) encompasses a holistic way of caring for patients and families with chronic disease or life-limiting illness through optimal symptom management. Individuals in need of PC has reached 20 million annually ... -
Predicting certification success for the family nurse practitioner
High-stakes licensure or certification examinations are required for many health professions disciplines to ensure safe entry-level practice. Accrediting agencies set a benchmark for graduates’ first-time licensure ... -
Primary care practitioners' guidelines in the treatment of chronic non cancer pain
(2017-07-12)Nurse practitioners work in primary care more than any other specialty where they are faced with the difficult task of managing patients who present with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP). Opioid medications are commonly ... -
White (non-Hispanic) nurse practitioner student perceptions of Hispanic patients
As the United States continues to become increasingly more diverse, the health care industry must adjust and develop improved strategies for the effective provision of health care services to all. The Hispanic population ...