Past Issue: September 2011 Vol. 15, No. 9/10
Over the past two decades, the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae has been demonstrating growing resistance to the fluoroquinolones, although it is still sensitive to the cephalosporins. This trend is noted worldwide and is attributed to genetic mutations in N gonorrhoeae, allowing it to become resistant… Read More
The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus (SCCA) is rising, which means that primary care nurse practitioners need to consider screening certain patients for SCCA or its precursors. The author discusses the main cause of precancerous anal lesions and SCCA, as well as the risk factors for developing… Read More
Honey was used as a wound dressing in ancient times but was replaced by antiseptics and antibiotics in the 19th and 20th centuries, respectively. Honey has recently regained favor— with scientific evidence to back it up—as a treatment for chronic wounds. Honey is being used to manage venous, arterial,… Read More
Referral to an allergy and immunology (A&I) specialty practice is often necessary to augment primary care nurse practitioners’ ability to treat patients with a variety of immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated disorders such allergic rhinitis, asthma, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, and anaphylaxis. The author… Read More
Three years ago, we re-introduced this column to provide readers with a forum in which to share interesting and elucidating cases with other nurse practitioners. One reader, Jill C. Muhrer, submitted four true stories—vignettes of four patients who struggled to deal with chronic illnesses, and the… Read More
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... Read MoreFrom the Editorial Co-Directors
Dear Colleagues,
Autumn is upon us, so it’s back to school for faculty and students, including a new crop of NP students needing clinical support by committed NP preceptors. We thank our preceptor readers in advance for the important role you play in preparing competent new graduates to care for patients. The preceptor role seems more important than ever as we struggle to take care of patients who are greater in number, sicker, older, and equipped with fewer resources than patients we’ve encountered in years past.
The NP community as a whole will be tested to implement the recommendations in the Institute of Medicine report—The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health—to put into the workplace a greater number of nurses who are prepared at higher levels with more clinical and leadership skills than ever before. Our goal as editorial co-directors of The American Journal for Nurse Practitioners is to bring you relevant articles that will make your job easier, regardless of whether you are a clinician, student, or faculty member.
Articles featured in this issue of the journal cover a wide range of topics to meet your needs:
Trends in Microbial Resistance: Treating Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Infection, by Karen Kieliszek;
Environmental Allergens: Diagnosis and Management of IgE-mediated Disorders, by JohnW. Distler;
Revisiting the Use of Honey for Treating ChronicWounds, by Ann Reese, DeborahWilloughby, Stephanie C. Davis, Toni Silver, and Tad Venn; and
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus: A Need for Action, by Theresa M. Schwartz
Our columnists provide information and insights on relevant topics:
Issues in Pharmacotherapy: Assessing and Monitoring Medication Therapy in Seniors, by Mary Ann E. Zagaria;
Promoting the NP Profession: Managing Your Practice, by Tom Bartol; and
Turning the Tables—What I Learned From My Patient: Feel the Beat, by Jill C. Muhrer
As we connect with you, our readers, in both our print issues and online—please be sure to check out webNPonline.com for up-to-the-minute information for your practice—we are aiming to meet the healthcare needs of all our patients. Please let us know how we can continue to fulfill this mission.
 Charlene M. Hanson EdD, FNP-BC, FAAN |
 Donna R. Hodnicki PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN |