Do you know the warning signs of schizophrenia? Diagnosing schizophrenia early may improve outcomes for your patients.
Do you know the warning signs of schizophrenia? Diagnosing schizophrenia early may improve outcomes for your patients.
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Learn more about the growth of your field. How will this affect you or your practice?
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Many families are opting to birth their children at home, rather than a hospital. Is this a safe option? What do you think? Read more about this topic in the August issue of OBG Management.
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The health care reform could lead to a shortage of primary care physicians. Nurse practitioners will fill this role
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How can you spot warning signs and provide treatment to help your patient achieve the best outcomes? Find out by clicking here.
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As your patients age, they become more susceptible to chronic conditions that compromise skin integrity. How would you treat an older patient with skin break down due to ulcer and chronic wound formation? Read this recent article from Clinical Interventions in Aging and let us know what you think!
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A recent article in the Journal of Advanced Nursing has suggested that music-assisted relaxation can improve the quality of your patients’ sleep. What techniques do you recommend to help your patients get a good night’s sleep?
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Nurse Practitioner JoAnne M. Saxe explores the profound connection between forgiveness and health. Watch this video from The University of California. Watch the video here: http://www.uctv.tv/search-details.aspx?showID=11971
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The Senate Finance Committee, whose leaders appear to have taken the helm in the health system reform debate, started a round of public talks with health organizations in a run-up to an aggressive reform timetable. Read more about it here.
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Karen Slesnick, an NP from the Palo Alto Medical Foundation wants to keep your patients in shape during their pregnancy. Watch her tips for safe exercise during pregnancy.
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When a patient's health care team decides that medical treatment will no longer help a chronic condition, testing and treatment ceases . However, the patient must still be cared for. As an NP or a PA, you probably actively care for patients during their end-of-life. Are you up to date on the latest models for this type of care? What will the future bring? Watch this video presented by the Duke Univerisity School of Medicine.
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Esophageal cancer can be caused by chronic conditions, like GERD, or by alcohol or tobacco use. There has been an increased incidence in the past 10 to 15 years. If your patient presents with painful or difficultly swallowing, it could be esophageal cancer. Depending on the type of cancer your patient has, surgery may be a reliable option.
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The media reminds us that nearly 45 millions Americans are without health insurance. But what about the "underinsured--those who have health insurance, but also have out-of-pocket health expenses that total 10% of their income? In this time of economic uncertainty, combined with rising healthcare costs, the United States has cultivated one of the highest rates of out-of-pocket healthcare costs. What can NPs and PAs do to help their patients pay for their costs?
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Click here to download a 5-part series on spine health to your iPod.
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