A message from editor-in-chief
Dear Colleagues, August is National Immunization Awareness Month. As nurse practitioners providing primary care for female adolescents and adults, we…
August 2014 Vol. 2 No. 3
August 2014 Vol. 2 No. 3
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Calming the overactive bladder: a nurse practitioner perspective*
Overactive bladder (OAB) is not a single entity but, rather, a symptom complex consisting of urgency, with or without urge…
Cardiovascular disease in women: A journey toward a focus on prevention
Before reading the article, click here to take the pretest. Much progress has been made in terms of diagnosing and…
Effective communication regarding advanced care planning and end-of-life care options
Advanced care planning is a process used by patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers (HCPs) to establish goals for end-of-life (EOL)…
Expanding the NP role in the cervical cancer prevention triad: Screening, diagnosis, and treatment
Great strides have been made in reducing the incidence of invasive cervical cancer in the United States. As of 2010,…
Human papillomavirus (HPV)*
As parents, you do everything you can to protect your children’s health for now and for the future. Today, there…
Message from the CEO
Welcome to the dog days of summer! August is the time of year when we should try to take a…
Motivational interviewing and adherence to osteoporosis regimens
Osteoporosis is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs—billions of dollars annually. Although many types of pharmacotherapy are available…
Women’s health: More than an annual event*
As I write this column in mid-May, we are week past Mother’s Day, and Women’s Health Week has just ended. During…