Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Feb 2012
ReviewEnergy drinks: what is all the hype? The dangers of energy drink consumption.
To describe the adverse effects associated with energy drink consumption among adolescents and young adults. ⋯ Practitioners need to be aware of the consequences of energy drink consumption and be prepared to provide appropriate patient education.
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Jan 2012
ReviewDefining NP scope of practice and associated regulations: focus on acute care.
Although the nurse practitioner (NP) role has been in existence for over 40 years, there continues to be uncertainty about the essential components that define NP scope of practice. The purpose of this article is to review definitions and concepts related to NP scope of practice with an emphasis on NPs working in acute care. ⋯ Providing clarification of the NP scope of practice, especially as it pertains to NPs working in acute care settings, remains needed to support practice based on educational preparation, licensure, certification, and focus of practice.
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Sep 2011
ReviewThe feasibility and effectiveness of emergency department based hypertension screening: a systematic review.
Hypertension is a highly prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and its early identification and management results in reductions in morbidity and mortality. Our objectives were to: (1) determine the extent to which the emergency department (ED) has been used to screen patients for undiagnosed hypertension; (2) estimate the incidence of undiagnosed hypertension in the ED population; (3) identify and describe the programs for ED hypertension screening; and (4) determine the feasibility of ED-based hypertension screening programs and the requirements for further study. ⋯ Nurse practitioners in the ED should identify patients with elevated BP, provide hypertension education, and ensure appropriate intervention and referral.
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J Am Acad Nurse Pract · Sep 2011
ReviewThe feasibility and effectiveness of emergency department based hypertension screening: a systematic review.
Hypertension is a highly prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and its early identification and management results in reductions in morbidity and mortality. Our objectives were to: (1) determine the extent to which the emergency department (ED) has been used to screen patients for undiagnosed hypertension; (2) estimate the incidence of undiagnosed hypertension in the ED population; (3) identify and describe the programs for ED hypertension screening; and (4) determine the feasibility of ED-based hypertension screening programs and the requirements for further study. ⋯ Nurse practitioners in the ED should identify patients with elevated BP, provide hypertension education, and ensure appropriate intervention and referral.