NURSE PRACTITIONERPub Date : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000438
{"title":"Artificial intelligence for early detection of aortic stenosis: The emerging role of NPs.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000438","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000438","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"38-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788900","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000430
Megan E Rodriguez, Julia Lavell, Ruth Madden Foreman
{"title":"GLP-1 receptor agonists: The good, the bad, and the ugly-A comprehensive guide for NPs.","authors":"Megan E Rodriguez, Julia Lavell, Ruth Madden Foreman","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000430","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are widely used in primary care for diabetes, obesity, and other conditions, offering glycemic control, weight loss, and cardioprotection. This article explores the indications, benefits, risks, and prescribing considerations of GLP-1RAs for nurse practitioners (NPs). Although effective, GLP-1RAs present challenges, including gastrointestinal side effects, accessibility issues, and serious risks like pancreatitis. NPs play a key role in patient education, monitoring, and advocacy to ensure equitable access and safe prescribing. Emerging research suggests expanded indications for cardiovascular, hepatic, and neurocognitive benefits. This review provides a comprehensive guide for NPs to optimize GLP-1RA therapy in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"22-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788908","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000431
Nicole Dellise, Christina Cantey, Leslie Hopkins
{"title":"Artificial intelligence for early detection of aortic stenosis: The emerging role of NPs.","authors":"Nicole Dellise, Christina Cantey, Leslie Hopkins","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000431","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Aortic stenosis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if left untreated. Nurse practitioners in primary care are uniquely positioned to identify early signs of this condition and are often the frontline provider for patients. Unfortunately, barriers to screening, diagnosis, referral, and treatment remain significant. Artificial intelligence technologies are emerging to address these barriers. This article highlights the potential impact of artificial intelligence in transforming aortic stenosis management and explores its integration into nurse practitioner practices to improve outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"32-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788919","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000436
{"title":"Telehealth is not a convenience. It is a lifeline.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000436","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788889","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000434
Mohamed El-Hussein, Erika Kana
{"title":"Optimizing outcomes in major depressive disorder.","authors":"Mohamed El-Hussein, Erika Kana","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000434","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000434","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Major depressive disorder (MDD), a leading cause of disability and mortality globally, carries the highest burden among mental health disorders in industrialized nations. This review article emphasizes accurate diagnosis and effective pharmacologic treatment and management of MDD in adults. A timely, individualized approach to care that addresses the complexity of MDD and improves patient recovery trajectories is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"40-45"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788872","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":"Development of an advancement pathway for NPs in critical care to promote job satisfaction and retention.","authors":"Tamra Langley, Debra Hampton, Margaret Rivers, Brittany Dahl, Zaki Udin Hassan","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000432","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000432","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Advancement pathways for nurse practitioners can increase employee engagement and retention. This article describes the implementation of a Nurse Practitioner Advancement Pathway (NPAP) within the Division of Critical Care Medicine in a large academic medical center. Pre- and post-NPAP implementation employee engagement and alignment scores over the course of 3 years were compared. The NPAP was viewed as positive by participants and resulted in positive organizational outcomes. As the complexity of advanced practice provider (APP) roles increases, creating models that promote professional advancement and acknowledge extra clinical and academic involvement ensures that APPs are recognized as valued members of the team.</p>","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"e1-e6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788882","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000433
Julia L Rogers
{"title":"CPT code set and payment updates for 2026.","authors":"Julia L Rogers","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000433","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000433","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"14-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788913","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 : 2026-05-01Epub Date: 2026-04-23DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000439
{"title":"GLP-1 receptor agonists: The good, the bad, and the ugly-A comprehensive guide for NPs.","authors":"","doi":"10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000439","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000439","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51812,"journal":{"name":"NURSE PRACTITIONER","volume":"51 5","pages":"30-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147788892","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}