Caring for women with disabilities during the perinatal period: Results of a descriptive survey
This study was conducted to describe the education, comfort, and perceived competency of a group of nurse practitioners and midwives…
December 2018 Vol. 6 No. 4
December 2018 Vol 6 Number 4
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Editor-in-Chief’s message
Dear Colleagues, As we wrap up 2018, I am pleased to report on some of our fourth-quarter accomplishments and to…
Fears surrounding pregnancy and motherhood among women with cystic fibrosis
Recent advances in science and clinical care have changed the characteristics of the population with cystic fibrosis (CF). Half of…
Female cosmetic genital surgery: In search of the perfect vulva
The United States leads all other countries in the number of female cosmetic genital surgeries (FCGSs) performed each year despite…
Male Sexual and Reproductive Health: The Role of Womenʼs Health Nurse Practitioners
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) affirms the right of all individuals to quality, evidence-based sexual…
Message from the CEO
As CEO of NPWH, I am fortunate throughout the year to meet and work with so many wonderful NPs. One…
My career as a nurse advocate
When I was 6 years old, I knew I wanted to be a nurse. I followed through on this aspiration…
Mycoplasma genitalium-related infection: An STI not quite ready for prime time
Mycoplasma genitalium has been designated by the CDC as an emerging concern among sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria. Although M. genitalium-related…
Recommendations for Well-Woman Care – A Well-Woman Chart
Preventive care visits provide an excellent opportunity for well-woman care, including screening, evaluation of health risks and needs, counseling, and…
The ABCDs of bacterial vaginosis: Abnormal flora, Bothersome symptoms, Chronicity, and Differential diagnosis
Faculty: Alisa Pascale, DNP, WHNP-BC, is a women’s health nurse practitioner at the Vulvovaginal Disorders Program & Gynecology at Massachusetts…
WHNPs in specialty positions: Cultivating a new role in gynecologic oncology
Throughout my graduate education in nursing, I had no doubt that I ultimately wanted to focus my practice on women’s…