Cady, Rhonda; Bushaw, Andrea; Davis, Heidi; More

Children with medical complexity have complex health management and care coordination needs. Care models that address these needs rely on interprofessional teams that include NPs. Understanding these care models allows NPs from all disciplines to support the care of this growing patient population in pediatric and adult settings.

Heavey, Elizabeth

This article focuses on the two universally recommended vaccines during pregnancy—Tdap and influenza—and how NPs can advocate for the appropriate vaccination of this patient population.

Carron, Rebecca

American Indians/Alaska Natives experience significant health disparities in many areas including metabolic and mental health disorders. NPs have the opportunity to understand the underlying causes of these disparities and provide health interventions that promote wellness.

Kilmer, Michele

Pediatric autism spectrum disorder (ASD) consists of multisystem components that primary care providers (PCPs) must address. PCPs improve health outcomes associated with ASD when they administer developmental screening tools and thoroughly assess identified concerns.

Kerrins, Ryan B.; Hemphill, Jean Croce

A nurse-managed clinic in Northeast Tennessee that mainly serves unstably housed patients launched a process improvement project to evaluate Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) implementation and use. These findings could guide future SBIRT efforts among vulnerable groups.

Rogers, Julia

This first article in a series about the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care settings explores the pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, and management of hypertension. Relevant billing issues are addressed.