What do YOU need to know about the recently passed “Certified Nurse Practitioners – Authority to Practice” legislation in Maryland? The FPA legislation repealed the attestation and adds a requirement for new applicants for certification (an applicant who has never been certified in Maryland or any other state) to name a mentor on their application […]
The practice environment for nurse practitioners (NPs) in Maryland is highly influenced by three dynamic components: Clinical practice Professional relationships The political system Each of these three components interacts with the others to create the setting in which the NP role has developed. Clinical Practice The clinical practice of nurse practitioners in Maryland has been […]
A young mom is excited that she’s traveling to Nigeria with her 6 month old son so she brought him to your clinic inquiring of what immunizations you can give the child to protect him. She tells you that he’s current with all his childhood immunizations. What immunizations/medicines will this child need if any to […]
A 28 year old married female GO with a complaint of alopecia, weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, constipation and oligomenorrhea report that she has never been able to conceive (infertility) x 5 years. She weighs 250 lbs. you proceed to check all the necessary labs which came back normal except free T4 was low and […]
A 28 year old breastfeeding mom G3 P3, 3 months postpartum, wants to continue breastfeeding. She wants OCP immediately because she does not want to become pregnant too soon. What type of OCP is appropriate for this mom? Women Health Corner (Answer) A progestin- only OCP like Heather 0.35mg 1 tab po q d can […]