Sobering, Geraldine; Dika, Cheryl

Vesicular hand dermatitis is a type of eczema involving the fingers, hands, and sometimes the feet. It is common in primary care, requiring prompt treatment to prevent chronicity. The cause is often unknown, making the condition challenging to treat. Management consists of avoiding irritants and using emollients and topical corticosteroids.

Wooton, Angela K.; Melchior, Lynne M.

Although diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN), a complication associated with diabetes, is increasing in prevalence, it is often overlooked. Knowledge regarding the development and progression of this complication is limited. NPs are in a key position to prevent complications of DAN, including sexual dysfunction, in this vulnerable population.

Fant, Catherine; Adelman, Deborah

NPs see many medication alerts on a daily basis. The dilemma is finding a balance between having enough alerts to prevent harm and too many inappropriate alerts, causing alert fatigue. Technical and human factors affect how alerts impact NPs, and consequently, NPs should play a role in ensuring only appropriate alerts are used.

Fitzgerald, Margaret

The employment outlook for NPs is expected to continue its growth trend in the coming years. This article summarizes graduation and employment trends for nursing students and provides a synopsis of data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics about the growing demand for NPs and nurses. A brief overview of the history of recent workforce trends is also provided.