Gun violence prevention and treatment: A challenge for NPs and NP educators

Firearm injuries are considered among the five leading causes of death for people ages 1-64 years. The issue is of concern for nurse practitioners (NPs) and NP educators as the need for gun violence-related health care increases. This essay focuses on several local and national efforts to address th...

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Published inJournal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 3
Main Author DeSimone, M Elayne
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2022
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Child
Child, Preschool
Firearms
Gun Violence - prevention & control
Humans
Infant
Middle Aged
Nurse Practitioners
Violence - prevention & control
Wounds, Gunshot - prevention & control
Young Adult
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Summary:Firearm injuries are considered among the five leading causes of death for people ages 1-64 years. The issue is of concern for nurse practitioners (NPs) and NP educators as the need for gun violence-related health care increases. This essay focuses on several local and national efforts to address the short- and long-term consequences of gun violence.
ISSN:2327-6924
DOI:10.1097/JXX.0000000000000683