Health misinformation is one of the most prevalent obstacles healthcare professionals are facing today. According to a survey from KFF, 40% of respondents reported hearing each of the false claims provided by the survey regarding “COVID-19, reproductive health, and...
A successful nurse practitioner (NP) is one who always provides responsible care to each of their patients. According to the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses, there are 9 provisions for nurses to follow. They call for...
Convenient care facilities, like walk-in clinics and urgent care centers, are transforming healthcare by offering quick, non-emergency medical services with extended hours, including weekends. These centers are becoming popular alternatives to traditional healthcare settings, where long wait times and...
Healthcare is one of the most important foundations for a person’s well-being, yet not everyone is equipped to understand it. In the U.S. alone, only 12% of adults are “proficiently health literate.” According to research from the Milken Institute,...
Dr. Gwyneth Holderby, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, has dedicated her career to addressing the unique rural health challenges. As the Director of the Wisdom Family Foundation Doctoral Program for Rural Nursing Practice at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Dr. Holderby merges...
Is There an NP On Board?
What started as an ordinary flight turned into a mid-air emergency. On JetBlue flight 41, a passenger suddenly became unresponsive and blue in the face. Thankfully, Melissa Hernandez, a nurse practitioner (NP) with UHealth Jackson...
Substance use is one of the most stigmatized health concerns—yet it’s one of the most prevalent. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has reported a recent increase in drug use, with 60 million people across the world...
Promoting healthcare equity can come in many forms. From supporting underrepresented communities to providing accessible accommodation for patients with disabilities, there are many strategies that NPs can implement. Thankfully, technology has evolved to allow for the existence of many...
As patient needs continue to shift, so does the healthcare landscape continues to evolve. Thankfully, NPs have multiple strategies to pull from when serving their communities. From focusing on values to embracing the trending subscription-based design, here are three...
Today’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis that needs dedicated attention. According to the CDC, many students are at risk of facing the harm that comes from struggling with mental health concerns.
“In 2023, female students and LGBTQ+ students...
