Adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress in childhood have been correlated with negative physical and mental health outcomes, poor social outcomes, and early mortality.
Lisa Zarnello’s (MSN, RN, FNP-C) article provides a general overview of trauma-informed care and discusses current best-practice recommendations and models of care, providing NPs with practical ways to empower a trauma-informed approach to care in their daily practice setting. She was mentored through this process by Dr. Elizabeth Heavey in NUR 610 Professional Writing.