Past Issue: March 2011 Vol. 15, No. 4
Although most patients who complain of low back pain do not physically manifest any of the red flags that, if present, require urgent or emergent intervention, nurse practitioners must maintain a high index of suspicion in this population. Language and cultural barriers can compromise NPs’ ability… Read More
Speech and language disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States. The prevalence of these disorders among preschool children ranges from 2% to 19%. Listening to parents’ concerns and carefully monitoring speech and language development in young children is important in the… Read More
The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved announces the release of 10 educational handouts for patients starting insulin. Read More
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has announced the upcoming induction of 11 US women who have made valuable and enduring contributions to our nation. These women will be formally inducted on September 30 and October 1, 2011, in Seneca Falls, NY, the birthplace of the American Women’s Rights Movement. Read More
Mammography is useful in screening women older than 50 who have, at most, an average risk for developing breast cancer. For younger women at higher risk for developing breast cancer because of a personal and/or a family history or because of genetic test findings, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of… Read More
Other Features
Do you know an NP whose achievements caring for women inspire others? Think of the person you work with or know of who makes you want to do your best. Maybe you know of someone whose example in clinical practice, research, or teaching helped you or others be that much better. Pay tribute to this person… Read More
This 23rd annual report includes a review of pertinent state legislation and of rules and regulations that affect NPs, along with pertinent government, policy, and reimbursement information. The report, which is updated every year, is widely disseminated, discussed, and used to promote legislation to… Read More
Unity is Just Good Business
Since it is customary for nurse practitioners (NPs) to encourage each other in the workplace,
... Read MoreFrom the Editorial Co-Directors
Dear Colleagues,The month of April, with all its capriciousness, has arrived. In some areas of the United States, the weather is warming up and the landscape is blooming with new springtime growth, whereas in other areas, the cold air lingers and the snow keeps falling!
Our NP practices settings are just as diverse as the weather across the country. We at The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners try to meet the needs of all our readers, whether you are in clinical practice or in education, whether you work in a rural setting, in a suburb, or in a city large or small. We also aim to publish a varied assortment of articles: first and foremost, articles from our readers who are clinicians, but also well-written student papers with strong faculty input, articles explicating DNP clinical projects, evidence-based syntheses of clinical topics, current management strategies based on current guidelines, interesting and informative case reports, and discussions of advanced practice nursing concerns.
This April 2011 issue offers articles and columns that span the practice arena to include clinical management, pharmacotherapeutics, APRN regulation, and recognition of our leaders.
Breast MRI: An Important Adjunct in Screening High-risk Women for Breast Cancer, by Susan Butz and Patricia Keane
Diagnostic Triage and Differentiation of Low Back Pain, by Diane R. Smith and Teri Kaul
When Tommy Doesn’t Talk: The NP Role in Identifying and Managing Language Delay, by Catharine Critz
Promoting the NP Profession: What Is the Model Act and What Does It Mean for Me? by Tom Bartol
Issues in Pharmacotherapy: Antipsychotic-associated Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risks, by Mary Ann E. Zagaria
Additional content includes information about Starting Insulin, A Patient Guide, from the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation and the Associations of Clinicians for the Underserved; a new honor conferred on Loretta C. Ford, a new inductee into the National Women’s Hall of Fame; the NPWH Inspirations in Women’s Health Award information and nomination form; and subscribing information for The Pearson Report 2011. As AJNP subscribers, you have full access to this report; please spread the word to your colleagues.
Our goal at AJNP is to maintain our place as the premier journal for NPs caring for patients across the lifespan. We want to hear from you! Please tell us about content areas you would like to see covered, provide feedback on content already covered, or write an article for us yourself! You can reach us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
 Charlene M. Hanson EdD, FNP-BC, FAAN |
 Donna R. Hodnicki PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN |