ABSTRACT
Patients presenting with herpes zoster often have misconceptions of the
pathophysiology and treatment options. Educating patients is a prime action of the
treatment plan and can enhance patient satisfaction with the care they receive from the
nurse practitioner. Realistically, nurse practitioners work within limited time with
each patient; thus, patient education often loses priority. This article offers information
of the clinical management of herpes zoster and recommendations for practical
educational approaches that can be timely managed to help patients understand herpes
zoster