NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000326
Julia L Rogers, Manisa Baker
{"title":"AI in practice: Opportunities, obstacles, and outlook.","authors":"Julia L Rogers, Manisa Baker","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000326","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into clinical practice represents a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery, with significant implications for NPs. This emerging technology offers a myriad of benefits, including enhanced practice efficiency, streamlined documentation processes, and potential reduction in healthcare expenditures. However, the implementation of AI is not without challenges. Ethical considerations, data privacy concerns, and lack of comprehensive training present significant hurdles that must be addressed. NPs are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in the judicious implementation of AI technologies, ensuring that the fundamental tenets of compassionate, patient-centered care are not compromised.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"34-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152865","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000323
{"title":"50 years, 50 voices: NPs on scope of practice and advocacy.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000323","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000323","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 scope of practice and advocacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"12-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152863","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000319
Leslie Hopkins, Susannah Spero, Genevieve Hofmann
{"title":"Evaluation of secondary amenorrhea in primary care.","authors":"Leslie Hopkins, Susannah Spero, Genevieve Hofmann","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000319","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Amenorrhea can be a sign of a significant health issue and often causes distress for the patient. Secondary amenorrhea is more common than primary amenorrhea, and patients often present to the primary care setting for evaluation. Common causes, evaluation methods, and recommended treatment options appropriate for the primary care setting will be discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"15-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152877","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000321
Sincere McMillan, Soo Jung Kim, Heidi Yulico, Richard Li, Margaret Allison, Desiree Bascombe, Xin Lin, Beatriz Korc Grodzicki
{"title":"Common cancers among the aging population: What NPs need to know.","authors":"Sincere McMillan, Soo Jung Kim, Heidi Yulico, Richard Li, Margaret Allison, Desiree Bascombe, Xin Lin, Beatriz Korc Grodzicki","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000321","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The incidence rates for cancer increase from fewer than 25 cases per 100,000 people among those younger than age 20 years to about 350 per 100,000 among those ages 45 to 49 years and to more than 1,000 per 100,000 among those age 60 years and older. This article explores current screening guidelines for the most common cancers in the US among older adults - breast, lung and bronchus, colorectal, and prostate, with a focus on older adults. Other oncologic-focused special considerations for older adults are also addressed.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"39-47"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152871","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000328
{"title":"Lower extremity ulceration: Differentiating arterial from venous in presentation, diagnosis, and management.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000328","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000328","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"32-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152894","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000327
Kimberly Yoon
{"title":"The clinical editor's role and ensuring a smooth publication process.","authors":"Kimberly Yoon","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000327","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152898","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000329
{"title":"Evaluation of secondary amenorrhea in primary care.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000329","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000329","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"21-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152880","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000313
Kelsey B White, Casey S Hopkins
{"title":"Early identification and management of early-onset preeclampsia: A case report.","authors":"Kelsey B White, Casey S Hopkins","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000313","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000313","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"e1-e3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152872","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 : 2025-06-01Epub Date: 2025-05-27DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000322
Karen L Bauer
{"title":"Lower extremity ulceration: Differentiating arterial from venous in presentation, diagnosis, and management.","authors":"Karen L Bauer","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Venous and arterial insufficiency are two common etiologies of lower extremity ulceration that present with different risk factors, symptoms, and characteristics. Diagnostic and management principles are based on accurate assessment, which mandates knowledge of the underlying disease processes and the complex interplay of contributing factors. Early diagnosis, initiation of basic management principles, and referral are paramount to improving key patient- and systems-related outcomes. NPs, especially in the primary care setting, are uniquely positioned for early recognition of these diseases, which can have a significant impact on morbidity, mortality, and quality of life for patients with venous or arterial insufficiency ulcerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 6","pages":"23-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144152885","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 : 2025-05-01Epub Date: 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000306
Daniel Mead, Ian Rios, Sonya Cooks, Angela Peters, Annie Rodgers, Molly Fruecht
{"title":"Pharmacologic management of diabetic kidney disease and other considerations.","authors":"Daniel Mead, Ian Rios, Sonya Cooks, Angela Peters, Annie Rodgers, Molly Fruecht","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000306","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) remains one of the most frequent causes of chronic kidney disease, and the prevalence of the condition continues to increase. With increasing responsibilities, NPs are uniquely positioned to greatly impact the care of patients with DKD. It is imperative that primary care NPs recognize, refer, and even initiate appropriate treatment for DKD. This article will cover some major points and advances in the management of DKD, with a particular focus on recommended medications.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"50 5","pages":"35-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144055520","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}