Boost Now or Later? What to Tell Patients
The rapidly mutating coronavirus has created a conundrum for patients and a communications challenge for their nurse practitioners. Do they get boosted now? Or…
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Do Vitamins, Plants Help Uterine Fibroid Risk or Treatment?
A research team out of Poland recently undertook a comprehensive examination of published data to determine the role that vitamins and diet might play…
Emergency Contraception Update
Despite advances in contraception, rates of unintended pregnancy remain high in the United States. Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to reduce…
Menopause and Sleep Problems
Data shows that sleep disturbances increase in prevalence during the menopausal transition, with the most common complaint being nighttime awakenings. Take our quick three-question…
Quiz: Migraines and Hormones
Women are 2 to 3 times more likely than men to have migraines. Decades ago, these were attributed to women’s inability to cope with…
Can Drug Errors Be Fixed With a Couple Keystrokes?
Can medication-dispensing errors be fixed by making you type in five letters instead of two or three? Since the RaDonda Vaught verdict, there has been…
Study Links Infertility and Future Heart Failure Risk
There is a growing recognition that sex-specific and reproductive factors, including premature menopause and adverse pregnancy outcomes, increase risk of future cardiovascular disease. Now…
Can an iPad Screen a Patient Better Than You?
Asking a patient about depression, partner violence and fall risks can be uncomfortable for both the patient and the nurse. A study by Wake…
$125 Million Grant Allows Penn to Offer Free NP Program (Video)
When Leonard A. Lauder goes to the doctor, he is frequently first seen by a nurse practitioner. “I am often first assessed by a…
Menopause Symptoms in Your 30s and 40s?
A survey of more than 2,000 women found that many reported experiencing menopause-type symptoms in their late 30s and early 40s.
Getting Covid Vaccine Won’t Hurt Pregnancy Chances; Getting Covid Could
Couples planning a pregnancy might be relieved to know that getting a Covid vaccine does not hurt their odds of conceiving, according to the…
AHA: It’s Safe to Treat High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy can present significant risks to mother and child, but practitioners have sometimes be hesitant to prescribe blood pressure medication…
Boost Now or Later? What to Tell Patients
The rapidly mutating coronavirus has created a conundrum for patients and a communications challenge for their nurse practitioners. Do they get boosted…
Do Vitamins, Plants Help Uterine Fibroid Risk or Treatment?
A research team out of Poland recently undertook a comprehensive examination of published data to determine the role that vitamins and diet…
Emergency Contraception Update
Despite advances in contraception, rates of unintended pregnancy remain high in the United States. Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way…
Menopause and Sleep Problems
Data shows that sleep disturbances increase in prevalence during the menopausal transition, with the most common complaint being nighttime awakenings. Take our…
Quiz: Migraines and Hormones
Women are 2 to 3 times more likely than men to have migraines. Decades ago, these were attributed to women’s inability to…
Can Drug Errors Be Fixed With a Couple Keystrokes?
Can medication-dispensing errors be fixed by making you type in five letters instead of two or three? Since the RaDonda Vaught verdict, there…
Study Links Infertility and Future Heart Failure Risk
There is a growing recognition that sex-specific and reproductive factors, including premature menopause and adverse pregnancy outcomes, increase risk of future cardiovascular…
Can an iPad Screen a Patient Better Than You?
Asking a patient about depression, partner violence and fall risks can be uncomfortable for both the patient and the nurse. A study…
$125 Million Grant Allows Penn to Offer Free NP Program (Video)
When Leonard A. Lauder goes to the doctor, he is frequently first seen by a nurse practitioner. “I am often first assessed…
Menopause Symptoms in Your 30s and 40s?
A survey of more than 2,000 women found that many reported experiencing menopause-type symptoms in their late 30s and early 40s.
Getting Covid Vaccine Won’t Hurt Pregnancy Chances; Getting Covid Could
Couples planning a pregnancy might be relieved to know that getting a Covid vaccine does not hurt their odds of conceiving, according…
AHA: It’s Safe to Treat High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
High blood pressure during pregnancy can present significant risks to mother and child, but practitioners have sometimes be hesitant to prescribe blood…