Past Issue: June 2011 Vol. 15, No. 5/6
The concept of conscientious objection has long been part of public discourse in the United States. By tradition, the concept has been applied to military service, and implies a risk of suffering consequences for the individual who elects to apply the dictates of philosophic or religious principles rather… Read More
One of the most challenging questions that nurse practitioners or other diabetes educators can ask is: “How can I get my patients to do what they are supposed to do?” For NPs, taking care of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) entails devising treatment plans, providing patient education, and monitoring… Read More
To borrow from Mark Twain’s famous quote: “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” We would like to clear up any confusion and reconfirm that the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium is indeed taking place. The University of Colorado College of Nursing did announce last year that… Read More
Other Features
There is still time to start participating in the 2010 Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program (eRx) and potentially qualify to receive a full-year incentive payment for 2011. In addition, beginning in 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will apply payment adjustments to eligible professionals… Read More
The Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation offers a new white paper titled, "Managing Chronic Pain with Opioids: A Call for Change" and easy-to-read diabetes education materials. Read More
Join The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Austin, Texas, October 12-15, to learn about state-of-the-art developments in women’s health, to network with colleagues, and to share its collective goal of providing quality healthcare for women. 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,
It is time for our APN students to graduate. Please welcome and support them during their transition from student to novice advanced practice nurse. Do you remember when you were in their shoes? It takes about 2 years of experience for APNs to feel comfortable in their work, and our guidance and freely given support will mean a great deal to them.
Now is also the time to be thinking about returning for your own DNP. Our profession needs leaders in health care during a time of both economic stress and opportunity. If you have ever considered seeking a faculty position, please contact nursing programs in your area as they plan for fall faculty. It is never too late to look!
In this June 2011 issue of AJNP Online, we are pleased to provide an editorial supplement, Motivating Patients to Behavior Change: Tools and Techniques for Patients with Diabetes, by our own Tom Bartol, and a clinical article entitled Emergency Contraception and Conscientious Objection: A Transdisciplinary Overview, by Kathleen A. Ahonen. We present NPWH’s 14th Annual Premier Women’s Healthcare Conference Program Guide (the conference takes place in Austin, Texas, this year), as well as information about and a nomination form for NPWH’s Inspirations in Women’s Health Award.
In her regular column, Issues in Pharmacotherapy, Mary Ann E. Zagaria discusses herpes zoster; in his regular column, Promoting the NP Profession, Tom Bartol talks about absolute risk, relative risk, and clinical significance; and in her brand-new regular column, Nicole Neibaur discusses selected dermatologic manifestations of diabetes mellitus. Finally, this online issue of AJNP provides information about the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, which will take place at Copper Mountain, Colorado, in mid-July, and it includes press releases from the Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation.
Happy reading!
 Charlene M. Hanson EdD, FNP-BC, FAAN |
 Donna R. Hodnicki PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN |