Jenna Herman, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

During flu season, a sore throat can signal another illness—here is how to tell the difference.

Otherwise known as Tinea Cruris, it can have a similar presentation and symptoms as other rashes.

Clinicians must recognize risk factors, educate about potential barriers, and keep patients involved in treatment plans.

Both types of diabetes can cause problems, but the most life-threatening complications of T1D are from diabetic ketoacidosis.

Diabetic ulcers are the most prevalent of the nonhealing ulcers.

Traditionally described as a nosocomial infection affecting the elderly population and those who have recently been on antibiotics, CDI is growing in cost, prevalence, and severity.

Upper respiratory infections (URIs) occur annually an average of 6 to 8 times for children and 2 to 4 times for adults.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and has many functions, including defending against bacterial invaders and maintaining thermal regulation.

Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), both rapidly growing professions, stand poised to help alleviate the ever-increasing health care provider shortfall. The NP workforce increased by 75% from 2000 to 2011, and presently, there are 222,000 licensed NPs in the United States.

Clostridium difficile is a spore-forming, gram-positive bacteria spread by the fecaloral route.