Keywords

advanced practice registered nurse, APRN, breast cancer, primary care, risk assessment, screening

 

Authors

  1. Kiely, Deirdre ANP
  2. Schwartz, Shira MPH

Abstract

Abstract: Individuals who are given a preventive exam by a primary care provider are more likely to agree to cancer screening. The provider recommendation has been identified as the strongest factor associated with screening utilization. This article provides a framework for breast cancer risk assessment for an advanced practice registered nurse working in primary care practice.