Ng, Yeow Chye; Mayeux, Jack J.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV preventive treatment that is continuing to evolve. With the availability of in-house lab screenings and simplified testing protocols, primary care providers are in a unique position to initiate and provide this added layer of HIV protection for their patients.

Geer, Brandon

Syncope is a common medical presentation that can cost the US healthcare system up to $2.4 billion dollars annually. Much of this cost can be mitigated with proper evaluation and management in the urgent care setting as well as appropriate use of a risk stratification system.

Melander, Sheila; Hampton, Debra; Garritano, Nicole; More

The significance and value of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects can be potentiated by collaboration between educators and practice leaders and when students build on previous DNP projects, as demonstrated in this article.

Lane, Jennifer; McCarthy, Christopher; Dart, Garry; More

A known risk of increased suicidality among TGNC individuals and a lack of provider training on prescribing gender-affirming hormones (GAH) in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia highlighted a need for building capacity around gender-affirming care delivery. A referral network was established across the province, which reduced wait times to access GAH by several months.

Hampton, Debra; Parrish, Evelyn; Buckler, Lacey

This cross-sectional study examines factors related to role socialization of new NPs. Participants identified caring as the most important professional value, followed by activism and professionalism.

Scrandis, Debra A.; Duarte, Ana C.

Trichotillomania and excoriation disorder are two psychiatric conditions that have similar origins to obsessive compulsive disorder. Both can cause patients significant distress and lead to medical consequences. It is important that primary care NPs identify and refer these individuals for psychiatric treatment.