title: Screening for cystic fibrosis: what every NP should know.
abstract: In a chronic childhood disease such as cystic fibrosis, it is important for nurse practitioners to be knowledgeable about the disease process, methods of mutation identification, and diagnostic criteria. Multiple studies have shown improved prognosis for patients diagnosed early.
authors.affiliation: Krysta N. Nicholson, Columbia University School of Nursing New York, N.Y.
authors.forename: Krysta N
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Nicholson
mesh_terms: D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D064701:Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014481:United States