Best-practice recommendations for adoption planning and placement in the healthcare setting
Pregnant women considering or planning on adoption present a unique set of needs for healthcare providers who want to support…
February 2017 Vol. 5 No. 1
Bone densitometry: Performance, interpretation, and clinical application
The authors discuss how to determine who is a candidate for bone densitometry, interpret the results, ascertain when treatment is…
Collaborative care in a rural setting for a pregnant woman with heroin addiction
How can a nurse practitioner help a young woman addicted to heroin safely carry her pregnancy to term and deliver…
Editor-in-chief ’s message
Dear Colleagues, I hope you are all enjoying a happy and healthy new year and are looking forward to the…
February 2017
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Impact of early sexuality education on adult sexuality
I am pleased to introduce Emi Canahuati, a sexuality educator and trainer who owns Talk and Thrive Education, LLC, which provides workshops, educational…
Implementation of the Female Sexual Function Index adaptation for breast cancer patients in an outpatient surgical breast practice
The average woman has a 12.3% lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.1 The number of breast cancer survivors continues…
Message from the CEO
As we enter 2017, we are excited about the new opportunities and programs we have planned for the year. For…
My adoption story
Each individual or couple who seeks to adopt a child has a unique story. I chose to share my story…
Preconception care for women with diabetes
Preconception care for women with diabetes mellitus (DM) is essential in terms of fostering good preg- nancy outcomes. The authors…
Prevention and Management of Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder Among Women Across the Lifespan
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) supports the role of women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs) and other…
Prevention and Management of Opioid Misuse and Opioid Use Disorder Among Women Across the Lifespan (Update)
Whether prescribing OPR for acute or chronic pain, NPs should use risk evaluation and mitigation strategies to reduce the potential for harm from misuse or abuse.