Past Issue: March 2011 Vol. 16, No. 3/4
Return to Haiti
In January 2010, I was working with 22 other team members to provide medical care to hundreds of people in a mountain village 13 miles from urban Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As we were leaving the clinic following a week of treating 250 patients per day, the fault lines in southwestern Haiti shifted dramatically,… Read More
In January 2010, I was working with 22 other team members to provide medical care to hundreds of people in a mountain village 13 miles from urban Port-au-Prince, Haiti. As we were leaving the clinic following a week of treating 250 patients per day, the fault lines in southwestern Haiti shifted dramatically,… Read More
Building Health Communities in “Tiger” Country
When Carolyn and I organized this latest trip for our On the Road series, there was little question as to which site we would pick first. We first put the yellow pin marking this year’s visits in the map at Clemson University in South Carolina. Next, we drew a line between Spokane and Clemson and then… Read More
When Carolyn and I organized this latest trip for our On the Road series, there was little question as to which site we would pick first. We first put the yellow pin marking this year’s visits in the map at Clemson University in South Carolina. Next, we drew a line between Spokane and Clemson and then… Read More
Portrait of an NP Activist
Most people are not born activists, they grow into the role. And then, some people just plain get drafted. Gale Adcock’s first taste of “nurse power” came when she was told she needed to do something about a stripper-telegram service with an employee dressed (at least temporarily) as a nurse. Gale… Read More
Most people are not born activists, they grow into the role. And then, some people just plain get drafted. Gale Adcock’s first taste of “nurse power” came when she was told she needed to do something about a stripper-telegram service with an employee dressed (at least temporarily) as a nurse. Gale… Read More
NPWH Holds Its 13th Annual Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference
The National Association of Nurse Practitioner’s in Women’s Health (NPWH) 13th Annual Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference brought over 525 nurse practitioners (NPs) focused on the care of women to majestic Desert Springs, California. Keynote speaker Judy Norsigian, co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves:… Read More
The National Association of Nurse Practitioner’s in Women’s Health (NPWH) 13th Annual Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference brought over 525 nurse practitioners (NPs) focused on the care of women to majestic Desert Springs, California. Keynote speaker Judy Norsigian, co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves:… Read More
2010 NPWH/Teva Inspirations in Women’s Health Award Winners
For the past 5 years, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) has been able to offer awards to three nurse practitioners (NPs) who inspire us. After reading the many phenomenal nominations, a panel of NPWH judges reviewed the blinded applications and chose three outstanding… Read More
For the past 5 years, the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) has been able to offer awards to three nurse practitioners (NPs) who inspire us. After reading the many phenomenal nominations, a panel of NPWH judges reviewed the blinded applications and chose three outstanding… Read More
Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award Winners for 2010
Last October, four 2010 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award winners were acknowledged for their service, sacrifice, and innovation. Winners are chosen based on their demonstrating that creativity, a strong vision, and a commitment to never give up has a life-changing impact on their communities. Three of… Read More
Last October, four 2010 Cherokee Inspired Comfort Award winners were acknowledged for their service, sacrifice, and innovation. Winners are chosen based on their demonstrating that creativity, a strong vision, and a commitment to never give up has a life-changing impact on their communities. Three of… Read More
Dr. Loretta C. Ford Receives Prestigious Award in Thailand
In October 2010, Dr. Loretta C. Ford was informed that she had been chosen to receive the 2010 Princess Srinagarindra Award from Thailand. Only one of these awards is given each year to an individual registered nurse or group of registered nurses who have made a significant contribution through direct… Read More
In October 2010, Dr. Loretta C. Ford was informed that she had been chosen to receive the 2010 Princess Srinagarindra Award from Thailand. Only one of these awards is given each year to an individual registered nurse or group of registered nurses who have made a significant contribution through direct… Read More
First-Ever Business Journal for NPs Announces New Editorial Advisory Board
Practice Management: A Business Guide for Nurse Practitioners is the only business journal written by and for nurse practitioners (NPs). A publication such as this has become increasingly more essential with the changes in the healthcare system. NPs must be savvy in business in order to receive the financial… Read More
Practice Management: A Business Guide for Nurse Practitioners is the only business journal written by and for nurse practitioners (NPs). A publication such as this has become increasingly more essential with the changes in the healthcare system. NPs must be savvy in business in order to receive the financial… Read More
Other Features
Capps Recognized for Leadership
Lois Capps, RN, was the 2010 recipient of the Susan Wysocki Award for Leadership. Read More
Lois Capps, RN, was the 2010 recipient of the Susan Wysocki Award for Leadership. Read More
In Memory of Miriam Manisoff, NP Founding Mother
Miriam Manisoff, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2011. Her lifelong dedication to the field of reproductive health included serving for many years as Director of Professional Education for The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). An early pioneer of the nurse practitioner (NP)… Read More
Miriam Manisoff, 91, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2011. Her lifelong dedication to the field of reproductive health included serving for many years as Director of Professional Education for The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA). An early pioneer of the nurse practitioner (NP)… Read More
COLUMNS: Let’s Talk Money with Maureen Bencale
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
The Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Like many nurse practitioners (NPs), my journey to my present position was more of a circuitous
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Look for The Pearson Report: A National Overview of Nurse Practitioner Legislation and Healthcare Issues in March 2011. The complete report will be available online only by registering at www.webNPonline.com
The Pearson Report is also available to all AJNP Online subscribers. This 23rd annual report includes a review of pertinent state legislation and of rules and regulations that affect NPs, along with pertinent government, policy, and reimbursement information. The report, which is updated every year, is widely disseminated, discussed, and used to promote legislation to allow NPs to practice to their full potential.