Kristen M. Brown DNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN, Stephanie Key DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Deborah W. Busch DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, Margaret Quinn DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, Elizabeth Hawkins-Walsh PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP, Shawna S. Mudd DNP, CPNP-AC, PPCNP-BC, CNE
{"title":"Bridging Educational Procedural Gap Via Analysis of Procedures Performed by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners in Clinical Practice: A Cross Sectional Survey","authors":"Kristen M. Brown DNP, CPNP-AC, CHSE-A, FSSH, FAAN, Stephanie Key DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Deborah W. Busch DNP, CPNP-PC, IBCLC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN, Margaret Quinn DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, Elizabeth Hawkins-Walsh PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP, Shawna S. Mudd DNP, CPNP-AC, PPCNP-BC, CNE","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>The complexity of healthcare is dynamic and requires educators to evaluate how to prepare pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs). The research team sought to evaluate procedures currently being performed by primary and acute care PNPs in clinical practice and determine how this aligns with the educational preparation recommended for certification.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A cross-sectional survey of primary and acute care PNPs were evaluated through an online survey.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There were 2,265 surveys completed (Primary Care PNPs [n = 1925, 85%] and the Acute Care PNPs [n = 229, 10%]). Several positive associations were discovered among the procedures being performed by both AC and PC PNPs. This indicates that both AC and PC PNPs commonly performed these three same procedures.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>There were correlations with the recommended procedures for the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) pediatric certification examinations and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties entry-level competencies. However, there were noted differences in the recommended procedures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 417-423"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943588","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN
{"title":"A Tribute Dr. Loretta Ford for her Extraordinary Legacy and Worldwide Impact","authors":"Donna Hallas PhD, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 327-328"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Health Policy Changes to Ameliorate the Youth Mental Health Crisis","authors":"Jennifer Uzzell DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, EBP-C","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Approximately 20% of American youth suffer from a mental health concern, and 80% have never received any services. In 2018, suicide became the second leading cause of death in children ages 10–14 years. Preventative care is freely provided by most medical insurance plans and recommended by state and professional organizations, but barriers prevent care access and early intervention, resulting in long-term consequences. To promote early identification and intervention, evaluation with validated mental health screening tools should be completed according to clinical guidelines at each wellness visit or visit for a mental health concern. Payers must sufficiently reimburse NPs, PCPs, and healthcare systems for screening tools used during all wellness visits, focused mental health visits, and follow-up care. Health policy change and legislative and NP support are essential to provide vital services for youth mental healthcare.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 474-478"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143076145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unveiling the Potential Risk Factors for Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea","authors":"Wenyan Pu MD, Zhiyan Jiang PhD","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.013","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.11.013","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Page 334"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NAPNAP Position Statement on Building Resilience in Childhood and Adolescence","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2025.01.006","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 519-522"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","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/S0891-5245(25)00076-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00076-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Page A11"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Meningitis Vaccination is at a Crossroads in the United States—What Healthcare Providers Can Do About It","authors":"Patti Wukovits BSN, RN, AMB-BC, Alicia Stillman MBA, MPH, Mary Koslap-Petraco DNP, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.10.010","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 331-333"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943737","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leslie N. Pitts MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CDCES, AP-PEN, Alexandra Armstrong MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, Louise Fleming Ph.D., MSN-Ed, RN, FAAN, Pariya L. Fazeli PhD, Wendy Landier Ph.D., CPNP-PC, FAAN, Sigrid Ladores Ph.D., RN, PNP, CNE, FAAN
{"title":"The Application and Evolution of the Social-Ecological Model for Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness for Transition: A Scoping Review","authors":"Leslie N. Pitts MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, CDCES, AP-PEN, Alexandra Armstrong MSN, CRNP, CPNP-AC, Louise Fleming Ph.D., MSN-Ed, RN, FAAN, Pariya L. Fazeli PhD, Wendy Landier Ph.D., CPNP-PC, FAAN, Sigrid Ladores Ph.D., RN, PNP, CNE, FAAN","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.12.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>This scoping review examines the application and evolution of the Social-Ecological Model for Adolescent and Young Adult Readiness for Transition (SMART). SMART provides a framework for assessing transition readiness across pediatric chronic conditions. Evaluating its research and clinical applications identifies insights and gaps across conditions and stakeholders.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>A systematic search of PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, OVID, and PsycArticles identified primary research applying SMART in English-language, peer-reviewed literature. Literature was critically appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) version 2018.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Fifteen studies (2013–2024) met the eligibility criteria. SMART has evolved through revisions and adaptations, demonstrating broad applicability with adolescents, young adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers, and has informed practical applications. Future research is warranted to establish construct measurement, criterion validity, and optimal transition outcomes.</div></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><div>This review explores SMART's versatility in guiding pediatric-to-adult healthcare transitions and identifying key facilitators and barriers to transition. The recent revision of SMART, integrating health equity, enhances its applicability, yet evaluation across diverse settings is crucial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 355-376"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preventing HIV in the Adolescent Population with PrEP: The Role of the Nurse Practitioner","authors":"Dionta Posey BSN, RN, FNP-S, HIVPCP, Heide S. Temples PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, IBCLC","doi":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pedhc.2024.07.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake remains low among adolescents and young adults at high risk due to various barriers, such as decreased access to care, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) stigma, and misinformation. The barriers to the uptake of PrEP among adolescents and young adults are multifaceted and require comprehensive mitigation strategies. Presented is the epidemiology of HIV, pathophysiology, and complications of HIV in adolescents, history of PrEP research, “How to End the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.” plan, reviewing and eliminating barriers to PrEP care, PrEP curriculum opportunities for the provider, and the role of the nurse practitioner in reducing new HIV diagnoses in adolescents.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Pages 503-514"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Society Page","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00075-6","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S0891-5245(25)00075-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50094,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Pediatric Health Care","volume":"39 3","pages":"Page A10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143943732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}