NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000490
Mara Thrasher
{"title":"Biologic therapy: A paradigm shift in asthma management.","authors":"Mara Thrasher","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000490","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000490","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Biologic medications provide opportunities to improve the health, safety, quality of life, and long-term outcomes of patients with moderate-to-severe uncontrolled asthma. This article provides primary care nurse practitioners with an overview of the pathophysiology of Type 2 inflammation in asthma, the mechanism of action of biologics approved for asthma, monitoring considerations, and practice considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289884","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 : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000496
{"title":"Evolving treatment approaches for postpartum depression: The role of neuroactive steroids.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000496","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000496","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"32-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289923","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 : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000491
Jenna D Theroux, Cameron Carter, Farah Sayed, Julia Prajdic
{"title":"Evolving treatment approaches for postpartum depression: The role of neuroactive steroids.","authors":"Jenna D Theroux, Cameron Carter, Farah Sayed, Julia Prajdic","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000491","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This article embarks on a journey through recent advances in postpartum depression (PPD), specifically focusing on rapid-acting neuroactive steroids, the first medications approved specifically for PPD.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"28-32"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289951","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 : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000486
John D Gonzalez, Ofonime Bleess, Kristin H Gigli
{"title":"Pathways to emergency NP practice for FNPs.","authors":"John D Gonzalez, Ofonime Bleess, Kristin H Gigli","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000486","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000486","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"19-21"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289984","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 : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000492
Kimberly Budisalich, Darlene Showalter, Bethany M Gilbert
{"title":"Strengthening competency-based outcomes in DNP education: Addressing curriculum gaps.","authors":"Kimberly Budisalich, Darlene Showalter, Bethany M Gilbert","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000492","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This article reviews common gaps in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education, including variability in DNP project rigor, informatics/artificial intelligence skills, competency-based preparation, and scholarly writing. Standardized competency assessments for DNP projects are needed, along with robust faculty development.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"40-42"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289994","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 : 2026-11-01Epub Date: 2026-10-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000485
Jill Clemmons
{"title":"Thromboelastography: An overview for NPs.","authors":"Jill Clemmons","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000485","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 11","pages":"24-27"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149289932","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 : 2026-10-01Epub Date: 2026-09-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000482
Julia L Rogers
{"title":"Group A Streptococcus pharyngitis: 2025 clinical practice updates.","authors":"Julia L Rogers","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000482","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000482","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis remains the leading bacterial cause of acute sore throat worldwide. Surges in GAS infections are driven by hypervirulent strains such as M1UK. The 2025 clinical practice guideline update from the Infectious Diseases Society of America introduces evidence-based recommendations for risk assessment using clinical scoring systems to optimize diagnostic testing and reduce unnecessary antibiotic use. This review examines current diagnostic approaches, treatment protocols, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and emerging therapeutic strategies to support nurse practitioners in delivering evidence-based, stewardship-aligned patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 10","pages":"41-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149032147","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}