Past Issue: September 2011 Vol. 16, No. 9/10
Birth Control Included in Women’s Preventive Benefits Package
American women have moved one step closer to realizing a disturbingly elusive egalitarian goal: having the freedom, whether rich or poor, to choose when and whether to have children. In July, the influential Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… Read More
American women have moved one step closer to realizing a disturbingly elusive egalitarian goal: having the freedom, whether rich or poor, to choose when and whether to have children. In July, the influential Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommended that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… Read More
Primary Care’s “Top 5” Lists
In May, The Good Stewardship Working Group published lists of evidence-based, quality-improving, and resource-sparing activities that could be incorporated into three areas of primary care, ie, family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. These lists were the result of a project titled “Promoting… Read More
In May, The Good Stewardship Working Group published lists of evidence-based, quality-improving, and resource-sparing activities that could be incorporated into three areas of primary care, ie, family medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. These lists were the result of a project titled “Promoting… Read More
Hearts in Motion in Guatemala
Family nurse practitioner (NP) Becky Elder was delighted when she read her November/December 2010 copy of NP World News. There, on the front page in bold type, were the words “Healing Beyond Borders–One Nurse at a Time.” It was exactly the opportunity she had been looking for! Participating in… Read More
Family nurse practitioner (NP) Becky Elder was delighted when she read her November/December 2010 copy of NP World News. There, on the front page in bold type, were the words “Healing Beyond Borders–One Nurse at a Time.” It was exactly the opportunity she had been looking for! Participating in… Read More
You Want Fries with That? No!
Every day, just about every nurse practitioner (NP) sees people who are carrying around too much weight. Having a high body-mass index (BMI) not only strains the heart, it also wears out the joints, limits mobility, increases cancer risks, and casts a dark cloud over self-esteem. The Agency for Healthcare… Read More
Every day, just about every nurse practitioner (NP) sees people who are carrying around too much weight. Having a high body-mass index (BMI) not only strains the heart, it also wears out the joints, limits mobility, increases cancer risks, and casts a dark cloud over self-esteem. The Agency for Healthcare… Read More
Hiding in Plain Sight
Have you ever spent a prolonged period of time searching for something that you eventually found right under your nose? It occurred to me lately that I have traveled all over the country visiting nurse practitioners (NPs) who are doing wonderful things for people in their communities and ignored NPs… Read More
Have you ever spent a prolonged period of time searching for something that you eventually found right under your nose? It occurred to me lately that I have traveled all over the country visiting nurse practitioners (NPs) who are doing wonderful things for people in their communities and ignored NPs… Read More
NPs—Integral Players on Weight Management Teams in Pediatric/Adolescent Practice
Although many nurse practitioners (NPs) enjoy primary practice, some NPs are open to the idea of specializing and establishing a niche practice. One of the areas that is a logical extension of the preventive and counseling services that are an ingrained part of an NP-based practice is weight management. Read More
Although many nurse practitioners (NPs) enjoy primary practice, some NPs are open to the idea of specializing and establishing a niche practice. One of the areas that is a logical extension of the preventive and counseling services that are an ingrained part of an NP-based practice is weight management. Read More
Other Features
NONPF Recognizes Excellence
In April, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) welcomed more than 520 people to its 37th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In conjunction with the annual conference, NONPF recognized outstanding nurse practitioners (NPs) for their achievements and contributions. Read More
In April, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) welcomed more than 520 people to its 37th Annual Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In conjunction with the annual conference, NONPF recognized outstanding nurse practitioners (NPs) for their achievements and contributions. Read More
First NP-Owned Practice to Receive Davies Award of Excellence
Last fall, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) awarded six Nicholas E. Davies Awards of Excellence, which recognize excellence in the implementation of and value from health information technology (IT), more specifically electronic health records (EHRs). These awards are… Read More
Last fall, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) awarded six Nicholas E. Davies Awards of Excellence, which recognize excellence in the implementation of and value from health information technology (IT), more specifically electronic health records (EHRs). These awards are… 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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Welcome to the September/October issue of NPWN.