{"title":"Mind the Gap! Getting the GAHT Clinician Workforce We Need","authors":"Parmeet M.S. Atwal","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105465","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105465","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 8","pages":"Article 105465"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144572351","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Karis Casseus, Iagn Nino Kenji Cabahug, Brenda Owusu, Cheru Francis Atraga, Monique S. Balthazar
{"title":"Fibromyalgia and Primary Care Providers’ Plan of Care","authors":"Karis Casseus, Iagn Nino Kenji Cabahug, Brenda Owusu, Cheru Francis Atraga, Monique S. Balthazar","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105461","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105461","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness characterized by widespread pain and multiple associated symptoms. Nurse practitioners (NPs), as primary care providers (PCP), play a crucial role in recognizing and managing misconceptions about FM, as a low index of suspicion can delay diagnosis and treatment. When patients feel dismissed, they may experience a lack of validation, frustration, and inadequate care, worsening their health outcomes. This article offers NPs evidence-based knowledge to enhance their understanding of FM, reduce diagnostic delays, improve patient education, and implement interdisciplinary strategies. By leading care teams, NPs can significantly improve outcomes and the quality of life for individuals with FM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 8","pages":"Article 105461"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144549916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ashley Fenton, Amanda Rohde, Katherine G. Humphrey, Colleen King Goode, Janelle Akomah
{"title":"Empowering Nurse Practitioners for Entrepreneurship: Addressing Educational Gaps and Training Strategies for Success","authors":"Ashley Fenton, Amanda Rohde, Katherine G. Humphrey, Colleen King Goode, Janelle Akomah","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a vital role in expanding health care access, yet many are inadequately prepared for entrepreneurship due to gaps in business education, financial literacy, and regulatory knowledge. This review examines the educational deficiencies that hinder NP entrepreneurial success and explores effective strategies for addressing these gaps. Findings highlight the need for structured business training, mentorship programs, and experiential learning opportunities to equip NPs with the skills necessary for independent practice. Incorporating entrepreneurship education into NP curricula can enhance confidence, improve practice sustainability, and foster health care innovation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 8","pages":"Article 105460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144563766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessing College Students’ Mental Health and Substance Use after COVID-19","authors":"Mary M. Gibbs, Ty Williams","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105464","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105464","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), a public health approach to substance misuse, was resumed in a college health clinic to identify at-risk individuals and high-risk substance use. The SBIRT prescreen was given to 606 students during the 2023-2024 academic year. Positive screening responses triggered discussion and referrals to care. Compared with data from 2017-2018, results indicated a decline in alcohol use, smoking, and medication misuse, while depression rates remained stable. However, anxiety, cannabis use, and referrals increased. SBIRT screening fosters discussions about mental health and substance use, facilitating early intervention in high-risk substance use.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 8","pages":"Article 105464"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144524292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Information for Readers","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S1555-4155(25)00162-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1555-4155(25)00162-X","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 7","pages":"Article 105479"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Persistent Pelvic Discomfort and Vaginal Odor After Abdominal Imaging: A Diagnostic Puzzle","authors":"Robin Beach, Twyla Brack","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105459","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105459","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pelvic pain, pressure, malodor, and vaginal discharge in women as the presenting complaint can be challenging because many symptoms and signs can be nonspecific. This case features a patient presenting with pelvic discomfort, vaginal odor, and a foreign object identified on imaging. In the advent of artificial intelligence guiding clinical practice, this case emphasizes the absolute necessity of a complete hands-on physical examination. The importance of prompt diagnosis, comprehensive management, and patient-centered education revolves around a fairly common primary care or urgent care complaint that nurse practitioners are bound to experience.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 8","pages":"Article 105459"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144524293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}