{"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}
Angel Anthamatten, Jo Ellen Holt, Mary Lauren Pfieffer
{"title":"Developing Clinical Competence Through Case Presentations With Artificial Intelligence-Driven Simulation","authors":"Angel Anthamatten, Jo Ellen Holt, Mary Lauren Pfieffer","doi":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105415","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nurpra.2025.105415","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nurse practitioner students must develop their proficiency in delivering high-quality oral case presentations. It is important to intentionally integrate instruction regarding this fundamental skill into curricula and ensure that learners attain a sufficient level of competence before they enter their clinical experiences. An artificial intelligence-driven virtual simulation was designed to enhance teaching of this skill using the S-Summarize history and physical examination findings, N-Narrow the differential, A-Analyze the differential, P-Probe the preceptor, P-Plan management, S-Select a case-related topic for self-directed learning (SNAPPS) approach. A customized report based on a rubric provided students with meaningful formative feedback regarding their ability to apply and communicate knowledge and demonstrate clinical reasoning. Quantitative and qualitative feedback was included. The experience was well-received overall; the most common student reaction was “helpful.”</div></div>","PeriodicalId":101233,"journal":{"name":"The Journal for Nurse Practitioners","volume":"21 7","pages":"Article 105415"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144580799","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}