In today’s landscape of healthcare, Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) are increasingly recognized for their vital role in managing mental health issues. Especially in primary care settings, they often serve as the first point of contact for patients dealing with mental health concerns. The expanding responsibilities of NPs and PAs in mental health Read More

In recent events, Massachusetts witnessed a significant data breach impacting nearly 2 million patients, resulting in a subsequent class action lawsuit, while In Montana, a settlement for $4.3 million in damages was reached stemming from a 2021 cyberattack where over 200,000 patients’ personal and protected health information was accessed. These incidents followed a $6.85 million Read More

In many healthcare facilities, the most direct contact with patients comes from nurses/nurse practitioners and physician assistants. This also means that when patient violence occurs they are often the targets, and in recent years the healthcare industry has seen a troubling escalation in violence against this dedicated workforce. Being on the frontlines of patient care, Read More

If you didn’t study pediatrics or you’re in a field that doesn’t often see children, you may not feel totally comfortable dealing with them or really know how to relate to them on the occasional visit, especially if you are not a parent yourself. It can be challenging as kids often require a different approach Read More

We’ve all been there. In today’s world of healthcare, nurse practitioners (NPs) play a pivotal role in patient care, and dealing with challenging patient encounters is an unavoidable part of the job – so knowing how to handle these situations with grace and professionalism is key. Let’s look at some practical insights for nurse practitioners Read More