The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):36-47, March 2023.

Using a prospective quasi-experimental design, this study sought to determine the effectiveness of a web-based intervention for vaccine-hesitant prenatal women and mothers of newborns/infants to make informed decisions about vaccination. Among prenatal vaccine-hesitant women, 82% had full prenatal vaccination coverage after the intervention. The majority of mothers of newborns/infants fully immunized their infants.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):21-28, March 2023.

NPs can identify risk for sudden cardiac death in children during physical exams to prevent tragedy. The updated AAP 2021 policy statement on this issue provides guidance on using a combination of elements to determine and manage risk, including the organization's own 4-question screening tool, the American Heart Association 14-Element Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening of Young Competitive Athletes, personal history, family history, physical exam, ECG, and cardiology referral as indicated.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):36-47, March 2023.

Using a prospective quasi-experimental design, this study sought to determine the effectiveness of a web-based intervention for vaccine-hesitant prenatal women and mothers of newborns/infants to make informed decisions about vaccination. Among prenatal vaccine-hesitant women, 82% had full prenatal vaccination coverage after the intervention. The majority of mothers of newborns/infants fully immunized their infants.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):30-35, March 2023.

New guidelines for identifying anxiety in pediatric patients constitute important changes in screening for primary care providers, including primary care NPs. This article seeks to guide NPs in both following the screening guidelines and providing strategic care for patients and their families.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):36-47, March 2023.

Using a prospective quasi-experimental design, this study sought to determine the effectiveness of a web-based intervention for vaccine-hesitant prenatal women and mothers of newborns/infants to make informed decisions about vaccination. Among prenatal vaccine-hesitant women, 82% had full prenatal vaccination coverage after the intervention. The majority of mothers of newborns/infants fully immunized their infants.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):11-19, March 2023.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. Nationally, however, breastfeeding rates are low, with Black infants among the least likely to be breastfed. The updated AAP breastfeeding policy guidelines emphasize an urgent need for a patient-centered approach to cultivate awareness of breastfeeding benefits and promote equitable care.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):36-47, March 2023.

Using a prospective quasi-experimental design, this study sought to determine the effectiveness of a web-based intervention for vaccine-hesitant prenatal women and mothers of newborns/infants to make informed decisions about vaccination. Among prenatal vaccine-hesitant women, 82% had full prenatal vaccination coverage after the intervention. The majority of mothers of newborns/infants fully immunized their infants.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):21-28, March 2023.

NPs can identify risk for sudden cardiac death in children during physical exams to prevent tragedy. The updated AAP 2021 policy statement on this issue provides guidance on using a combination of elements to determine and manage risk, including the organization's own 4-question screening tool, the American Heart Association 14-Element Preparticipation Cardiovascular Screening of Young Competitive Athletes, personal history, family history, physical exam, ECG, and cardiology referral as indicated.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):11-19, March 2023.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life. Nationally, however, breastfeeding rates are low, with Black infants among the least likely to be breastfed. The updated AAP breastfeeding policy guidelines emphasize an urgent need for a patient-centered approach to cultivate awareness of breastfeeding benefits and promote equitable care.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):6-9, March 2023.

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The Nurse Practitioner. 48(3):30-35, March 2023.

New guidelines for identifying anxiety in pediatric patients constitute important changes in screening for primary care providers, including primary care NPs. This article seeks to guide NPs in both following the screening guidelines and providing strategic care for patients and their families.

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