NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000339
{"title":"The rising threat of tickborne infections: A growing public health concern.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000339","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000339","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"23-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477781","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000332
Michelle P Zappas, Ruth Madden Foreman
{"title":"Understanding disabilities: Prevalence, health disparities, and pathways to improvement.","authors":"Michelle P Zappas, Ruth Madden Foreman","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000332","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Many healthcare providers lack confidence in and knowledge about treating individuals with disabilities. Health disparities within groups with disabilities are significant, and intersectional factors contribute to these disparities. To address these issues, healthcare facilities must accommodate individuals with disabilities through accessible environments and assistive technologies. Training healthcare providers on disability awareness and implementing inclusive practices can improve care delivery. NPs can play a critical role in addressing disability-related health disparities by prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity. This article underscores the importance of systemic changes, provider education, and patient advocacy in creating a healthcare system that truly serves everyone.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"25-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477782","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000341
{"title":"Understanding disabilities: Prevalence, health disparities, and pathways to improvement.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000341","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"32-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477783","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000333
Lisa S Pair, William E Somerall
{"title":"Assessment, management, and prevention of recurrent uncomplicated UTIs based on the American Urological Association guidelines.","authors":"Lisa S Pair, William E Somerall","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000333","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000333","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Primary care NPs often encounter women with urinary tract infections (UTIs), many of which are recurrent. The American Urological Association's guideline on uncomplicated recurrent UTIs in women provides 16 evidence-based guideline statements to assist providers in evaluating and managing this condition. This article explores these guideline statements, offering practical tips to help NPs accurately diagnose and manage these infections.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"41-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477778","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000336
Brian C Peach, Tracye Proffitt
{"title":"Screening for post-intensive care syndrome: Patient perspectives and a call to action.","authors":"Brian C Peach, Tracye Proffitt","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000336","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000336","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"8-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477779","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000335
{"title":"50 years, 50 voices: NPs on entrepreneurship.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000335","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000335","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In celebration of its 50th year in publication, The Nurse Practitioner has asked 50 influential NPs for their thoughts on topics of import to the profession and its future, to be published in select months throughout the year. This month, five NPs share their wisdom on entrepreneurship.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"6-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477776","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000330
Vanessa Pomarico-Denino
{"title":"The rising threat of tickborne infections: A growing public health concern.","authors":"Vanessa Pomarico-Denino","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000330","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000330","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Tickborne infections have increased significantly over the past 2 decades. There are a number of infections caused by tick bites which have similar clinical presentations and which may mimic other types of infections. Infections can range from mild to serious, and some can be life-threatening if not diagnosed early. Although Lyme disease is the most common of all tickborne infections, there are many others to consider in the differential diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"13-23"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477780","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000331
Leslie Hopkins, Kaitlyn H Breiten, Susannah Spero, Ginny Moore
{"title":"Erratum: Evaluating primary amenorrhea in the primary care setting.","authors":"Leslie Hopkins, Kaitlyn H Breiten, Susannah Spero, Ginny Moore","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000331","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000331","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":" ","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144259399","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}
NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-07-01Epub Date: 2025-06-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000334
Grace Sun, Leslie Hopkins
{"title":"Artificial intelligence and advanced practice nursing.","authors":"Grace Sun, Leslie Hopkins","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000334","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This article explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in advanced practice nursing, highlighting its potential to enhance clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and workflow efficiency. AI offers substantial benefits for NPs, including improved patient outcomes and streamlined administrative tasks. However, ethical considerations, data quality, and biases present ongoing challenges in adopting AI technologies within healthcare.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 7","pages":"34-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144477777","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}