{"title":"The US Loneliness Conundrum: The Role of Clinicians","authors":"Parmeet M.S. Atwal","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105540","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105540","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105540"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145221980","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)00256-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S1555-4155(25)00256-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 9","pages":"Article 105573"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145265017","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":"Oncologic Emergencies: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know","authors":"Bernadette Sosnowski-Funk, Stefanie Keating","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105486","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105486","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The incidence of cancer is rising. It is important that nurse practitioners are aware of oncologic emergencies that can occur as sequela to the diagnosis. Oncologic emergencies can be acute, life-threatening disorders that arise from either the cancer itself or from treatment. These emergencies require prompt recognition, intervention and treatment to decrease morbidity and mortality. Most oncologic emergencies can be broadly classified as metabolic or structural. This review highlights some common structural and metabolic oncologic emergencies, early identification, diagnosis, and treatments needed to improve quality of life and meaningful survival in this patient population.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 9","pages":"Article 105486"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145265011","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":"Uniting Advanced Practice Nurses for Better Cancer Care: A Primer on Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell Therapy for Community-Based APNs","authors":"May San-Rozano","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105541","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105541","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy represents a transformative approach in oncology and is increasingly being administered in outpatient settings. Community-based advanced practice nurses (APNs) play a vital role in ensuring safe and coordinated care during and after treatment. This article offers a practical primer for nononcology APNs that focuses on CAR T-cell therapy’s mechanisms, logistics, toxicities, and long-term considerations. Emphasizing early recognition, collaborative care, and patient education, the article aims to strengthen APNs’ confidence and competence in co-managing this high-risk population. As the landscape of cellular therapy evolves, equipping APNs with foundational knowledge is critical for enhancing survivorship and reducing preventable complications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105541"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145221979","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":"Amplifying Impact: Leveraging Digital Media for DNP Project Dissemination","authors":"Dannica Callies","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105525","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105525","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Digital media enhances information sharing by expanding audience reach and engagement.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A digital media module was integrated into a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project dissemination course. Students explored digital media as an alternative method and created presentations about their project.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Feedback was positive; students found digital media more approachable than traditional methods and felt more excited and confident about sharing their work. Many had not previously considered using digital platforms.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Educating DNP students about innovative dissemination strategies can empower them to contribute more effectively to health care transformation and broader professional impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105525"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160138","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}
Ahmed Q. Abdul Rahman, Hana Q. Abdul Rahman, Sharon Norman, Marianne I. Krupicka, Khaled Kittana, Salameh Obeidat
{"title":"Multimodal Analgesia and Opioid Use After Adolescent Spinal Fusion","authors":"Ahmed Q. Abdul Rahman, Hana Q. Abdul Rahman, Sharon Norman, Marianne I. Krupicka, Khaled Kittana, Salameh Obeidat","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105528","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This retrospective quality improvement initiative examined multimodal pain management for adolescents undergoing posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis. We analyzed records of 57 patients aged 11 to 18 who received a standardized protocol including gabapentin, diazepam, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and opioids. Despite multimodal analgesia, patients consumed an average of 23 opioid doses, exceeding the prescribed 20-dose limit. Analysis revealed statistically significant associations between higher opioid consumption and diazepam use (<em>P</em> < .001), with gabapentin showing nonsignificant trends (<em>P</em> = .145). These findings inform nurse practitioner–led discharge planning and emphasize individualized opioid stewardship strategies in pediatric postoperative care. Results highlight need for refined multimodal approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105528"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160140","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":"Palliative Care for Unhoused Clients: End-of-Life Care for Vulnerable Populations","authors":"Roberta Hallow, Elsie Duff","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105543","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105543","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Clients experiencing homelessness are socially disadvantaged and have minimal access to palliative care. These clients experience high rates of chronic and terminal disease due to poor socioeconomic status, and their death often occurs in public settings or emergency departments. This paper outlines solutions that would improve unhoused clients’ access to palliative care, with specific emphasis on the provision of client-centered, trauma-informed, holistic end-of-life care by nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are encouraged to incorporate community-based palliative care into their practice to improve unhoused clients’ access to care and, thus, promote dignity and autonomy at end-of-life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105543"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160144","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":"Nurse Practitioner’s Guide: Environmental Risks in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis","authors":"Wasim Alsamah, Nour Assad","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105550","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105550","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, often underdiagnosed interstitial lung disease with a poor prognosis. Nurse practitioners are positioned to improve outcomes through understanding the environmental exposures in their communities, screening and early detection, and comprehensive care that includes mitigating exposure risks. This report outlines environmental and occupational risk factors, screening strategies, and the importance of patient partnership and multidisciplinary management. By understanding how IPF presents, and identifying exposures and exposure risks, nurse practitioners can make a big difference in both disease incidence and the clinical outcomes for patients with IPF.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 10","pages":"Article 105550"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145160142","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}