El Hussein, Mohamed Toufic; Hakkola, Jonah

Using guideline-driven interventions, NPs are well suited for management of ST-segment elevation (STE)-acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This second article in a two-part series on ACS management presents an updated overview to help NPs in applying evidence-based interventions while caring for patients with STE-ACS.

Heavey, Elizabeth

US women who report having experienced significant trauma at some point in their lives range from 50% to 90%. Yet posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) goes largely unrecognized in women. This article discusses ways to monitor, screen, and intervene for PTSD in women.

Kroll, Nicole L.; Sanchez-Jones, Tamika; Atchley, Megan Danielle; More

The impact of COVID-19 on older adults may not be readily apparent. Personal protective and social distancing measures can reduce activity levels, increase feelings of isolation and loss, and result in lapsed medical care. NPs must recognize detrimental impacts on overall health and wellness and assist older adults in overcoming them.

Summer, Georgianne; Adelman, Deborah S.; Fant, Catherine

In the third and final article in this series, patient and provider dynamics are explored, built from real-life telehealth experiences. The Four Habits Model is utilized to examine the virtual visit.

Reynolds, Annie M.; Reynolds, Caleb J.; Craig-Rodriguez, Alicia

Two years after the Florida legislature expanded APRN prescribing to include schedule II-IV drugs in 2017, we studied APRN utilization of this prescriptive authority. Study results reveal that Florida APRNs are meeting the educational requirements to prescribe and apply the use of these drugs in practice, improving patient access to care.