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How to Keep Your Foot Safe During a Pedicure

Is pedicure safety really something you need to be aware of? It is. Because if you don’t watch it, you …

Dolan Named NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner

Mary Dolan, MD, MPH, a general OB/GYN with Emory Clinic’s Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, has been named a Certified Menopause Practitioner by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). With this new credential, Dr. Dolan becomes one of only eight NAMS-certified providers in the state of Georgia, and the second one at Emory Clinic, joining Penny Castellano, MD<br>“I pursued this certification because I am interested…

'Premarital exams' for women, popular in Utah, may send wrong message, some experts say

Jennifer Gunter said she nearly fell off her chair when she saw the headline on the University of Utah's medical center website<br>Getting ready for your wedding night with a premarital exam.<br>Gunter, an OB/GYN and the author of "The Vagina Bible," says she had never heard of a premarital exam. And, she said, some of the medical advice it seemed to offer was concerning.<br>In a Sept. 9, blog post, Gunter described what she saw on the University of Utah Health website:…

Can a Nurse Practitioner Prescribe Medication?

Interested in some of responsibilities of the family nurse practitioner? To reach this goal, you'll need the right education behind you!

9 Reasons to Become a Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners (NPs) serve as primary care providers who are responsible for many of the same activities as general practice physicians.

Flu Prevention and Care from a Family Nurse Practitioner

We sat down with a Family Nurse Practitioner to get some tips for flu prevention and care for you and your family. The flu is widespread in 49 states.

Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Can Help Grow Rheumatology Practices

Tips to establish collaborative patient care models with your PAs, NPs

Do Australia's rural nurse practitioners get enough credit?

Rural nurse practitioners are sole practice managers, writing prescriptions and referring to specialists. Are they supported enough?

what is a nurse practitioner (NP)

What is a NP: A nurse p ractitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has additional education and training in specia...

In areas without enough doctors, nurse practitioners step in

In low-income and rural areas without a lot of doctors, nurse practitioners are filling the gap to provide primary care.

Doctor, nurse practitioner committee pitches ideas

Much of the meeting focused on credentialing and whether advanced practice nurses are engaged in the practice of medicine as defined by state law.

Nurse Practitioners & Preventative Health: A Natural Ally

We found that more than half believe prevention and wellness plays a strong role in their day-to-day practice.

Should your practice hire a physician assistant or nurse practitioner?

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are not interchangeable.

Nurse practitioner says adding more Juvederm through the tear trough could cause blindness?

I had Juvederm in my tear trough one time by a PS and I liked the results and ever since then I go to a nurse practitioner and they always say they can't...

Nurse practitioners can do more than you might think

The next time you go see the doctor you might not be seeing a doctor at all. But that doesn't mean you should skip the appointment.

Where Can a Nurse Practitioner Work After Earning an MSN?

Curious as to what you can do with an MSN? You might be surprised just how many doors this degree can open for you as a nurse!

Can Nurse Practitioners Fill the Physician Gap?

With a physician shortage looming, many professional healthcare organizations believe that an effective way to ease the crunch may involve utilizing nurse practitioners to deliver a portion of primary care services.

When supervisory physicians can train nurse practitioners

If physician assistants can be trained based on the privileges of their supervisory physician, is this true for nurse practitioners too?

Nurse Practitioners May Help Fix Health Care Shortages

Become A Nurse Practitioner

A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) position that requires additional education and rewards you with a higher salary.