Brooke Kolhagen

Brooke Kolhagen
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Getting the Most Out of AI Scribes in NP Practice

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Explore the pros and cons of AI scribes for nurse practitioners, from easing documentation to handling patient consent and accuracy concerns.

New COVID Vaccine Rules Create Confusion for Patients — and NPs

The FDA has limited COVID vaccine access to high-risk groups. Learn how these changes affect patient eligibility, insurance coverage, and NP communication.

Job Interview Warning Signs Every NP Should Know

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NPs deserve workplaces that value them. Here’s how to recognize red flags during job interviews before you sign on.

Why Antibiotic Stewardship for Nurse Practitioners Is More Challenging Than Ever

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Antibiotic resistance continues to rise. See why stewardship is uniquely complex for NPs and how to handle increasing patient pressures.

Work-Life Balance for NPs: Back-to-School Survival Guide

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As the summer wraps up, nurse practitioners who are also parents of school-age children often find themselves in one of the busiest times of the year.

Reproductive Care and Access in 2025: The New Policy Landscape

A diagram of a uterus surrounded by nondescript pills. Reproductive care has been a topic of much debate since Roe. v Wade was overturned just over three years ago.
In 2025, the landscape of reproductive healthcare is more complex than ever. With rapid policy change at both the federal and state levels and widening state-level disparities around family planning, nurse practitioners and patients alike are navigating new and evolving barriers to care.

Too Many Hats, Not Enough Time: Boundaries Every NP Needs

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With increased demands and less support, nurse practitioners are under strain. Setting firm, respectful boundaries could be the most important thing you do this year.

What the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Means for Nurse Practitioners

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The OBBBA is here, and with it the most dramatic reduction to Medicaid in history. This article explores how defunding key programs could impact NPs’ ability to deliver care, especially in underserved communities…

Weighing the Realities of GLP-1s and Patient Care

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From access hurdles to emerging data, learn what’s shaping GLP-1 weight management trends in NP practice.

Charting the Future of Breast Cancer Care

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Discover how cutting-edge tools and therapies are improving early detection, precision treatment, and access for patients everywhere.