Nurse Practitioners and Their Role in Healthcare

by Ruth M. Kleinpell Ph.D, RN, FAAN If you have received healthcare lately, you may have encountered a nurse practitioner, but you may not be familiar with what they do. A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education and training, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage many common illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. Nurse practitioners have a master’s degree in nursing, and many obtain…

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Arm Yourself Against the Flu

Arm Yourself Against the Flu by Rob Danoff, DO, MS It’s the fifth season of the year, otherwise known as the “flu season.” This season typically runs from October through May, but may vary from year to year. Unlike the other ones, this extra season is one nobody wants to experience. The reason, high fevers, severe muscle aches, painful joints, headache, dry cough, fatigue and sore throat. Worse yet, complications related to the flu include…

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