The Nurse practitioner
The Nurse practitioner
Audio Summaries
Every issue of The Nurse practitioner moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from The Nurse practitioner.
Current knowledge and use of pharmacogenomics among NPs: An integrative review
Aug 27, 2026
This integrative review investigates the current knowledge and utilization of pharmacogenomics among nurse practitioners (NPs) in clinical practice, highlighting the critical role they play in implementing precision medicine. The authors identify significant barriers to the integration of pharmacogenomics, including gaps in education and varying levels of application across specialties, and emphasize the need for enhanced training and supportive infrastructure to improve its adoption in patient care. Future research should focus on evaluating the effectiveness of educational interventions in pharmacogenomics for NPs.
Assessing comorbidities and predicting risk: A primer for APRNs
Aug 25, 2026
The authors aim to provide advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) with a comprehensive understanding of various tools designed to assess medical complexity and comorbidities while predicting health-related risks. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the similarities, differences, and limitations of these tools, as well as strategies for their effective integration into clinical practice to enhance care delivery and patient outcomes.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A primer for primary care NPs
Aug 25, 2026
The authors aim to provide primary care nurse practitioners with essential information about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), including its pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management strategies. They highlight the importance of distinguishing between patients who can be managed in primary care versus those requiring specialty care due to significant fibrosis from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This primer addresses the growing prevalence and potential complications associated with MASLD.
An examination of how APRNs perceive sharing clinical notes with their patients: A follow-up
Aug 25, 2026
This study investigates how advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) perceive the sharing of clinical notes with patients, following a previous study conducted in 2019. The findings reveal a divided opinion among APRNs, with concerns about patient understanding and the impact on note-writing time, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty regarding the benefits of sharing clinical notes for patient care.
An emphasis on professionalism for new NP students
Aug 5, 2026
The authors investigate how early engagement in professionalism concepts can enhance the socialization and identity formation of new nurse practitioner (NP) students. They propose innovative strategies for integrating professionalism into NP education and highlight the importance of internal values such as integrity and accountability in students' understanding of professionalism. The study emphasizes the need for NP educators to recognize and support these values to facilitate effective role adaptation.
The Drug Update: Recent drug approvals, summer 2026 edition
Jul 31, 2026
This article reviews recent drug approvals by the US Food and Drug Administration in the latter half of 2025, focusing on medications relevant to primary care practitioners. It highlights new drugs such as brensocatib, elinzanetant, and zoliflodacin, as well as new indications for existing therapies like finerenone for heart failure and cyclobenzaprine for fibromyalgia. The authors aim to inform healthcare providers about these updates to enhance patient care.
A novel adjunct for COPD: Could it be type II inflammation?
Jul 31, 2026
The authors investigate whether type II inflammation, typically associated with eosinophilia, plays a significant role in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which has traditionally been linked to neutrophilia. They highlight the limitations of current COPD management strategies and discuss the recent approval of biologic therapies targeting eosinophilic phenotypes, suggesting a potential shift in treatment approaches for certain patients.
Utilization of an electronic dashboard to improve health maintenance in veterans with IBD receiving biologic therapy
Jul 31, 2026
The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an electronic dashboard in improving health maintenance activities for veterans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) receiving biologic therapy. The study demonstrated significant increases in key health maintenance metrics, including laboratory monitoring and vaccinations, following the implementation of the dashboard, highlighting its potential as a valuable tool in managing complex patient care.
Clinicians' comfort with diagnosing frailty: A review of current perspectives and practices
Jul 31, 2026
The article by James Sims investigates the reasons behind healthcare providers' discomfort in diagnosing frailty among older adults. It aims to identify the challenges faced by clinicians and propose practical solutions to enhance the ability of nurse practitioners to improve care for this population, ultimately promoting healthier and more independent living for older adults.
Improving anxiety screening for adults with hypertension: An integrative review
Jun 29, 2026
This integrative review aims to evaluate the existing research on the measurement of anxiety levels in adults with hypertension and its implications for clinical practice. The authors found a significant prevalence of anxiety disorders among hypertensive patients, particularly noting female sex as an independent risk factor, and emphasize the need for regular anxiety screenings to improve patient outcomes. They call for further longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials to better understand the relationship between anxiety and hypertension.