The role of nurse practitioners has exponentially evolved over the decades. NPs have now become a crucial part of the constant change, however subtle, in patients’ decisions about who should provide their primary health care. This is, in large part, due to the capability and versatility of nurse practitioners to meet diverse and ever-increasing patient needs. More and more patients—especially women— are now becoming increasingly cognizant of and reliant on the capabilities of nurse ... [Read More]
Archives for September 2021
What to Tell Your Nurse Practitioner During Your Annual STD Screening
Worried about having a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? By testing annually for STDs at your health visit, you’ll be empowered with information to keep you healthy and take control of health problems before they become serious. Here’s information on the importance of routine testing and what you should tell your nurse practitioner before you’re screened. Why Is STD Screening Important For Me? Anyone who has unprotected sex with a partner who is not monogamous (only intimate with you) is ... [Read More]