• Journal: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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Homelessness in female Veterans: A phenomenological study of perceived precipitating factors

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although researchers have examined health issues among women veterans, the phenomenological study of homeless women veterans is limited. PURPOSE: A …

A Quality Improvement Project to Improve Treatment of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Veterans

Abstract: Background: Severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) is associated with an increased risk of acute pancreatitis. Prompt recognition and treatment of sHTG is key for prevention …

Effects of an energy balance educational intervention and the COPE cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for Division I U.S. Air Force Academy female athletes

Abstract: Background and purpose: Female athletes struggle harder than male athletes to lose body fat and maintain a leaner physique. The purpose of this study was to determine …

Mothers going to war: The role of nurse practitioners in the care of military mothers and families during deployment

Abstract: Purpose: Many military women are being called to separate from their children to go to war. Most previous research has focused upon paternal, rather than, maternal, …