Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings (12th Edition)

The 12th edition of Guidelines for Nurse Practitioners in Gynecologic Settings continues to be the gold standard for nursing management of common gynecological conditions throughout a woman’s life. Authored by Heidi Collins Fantasia, Allyssa L. Harris, and Holly B. Fontenot, this authoritative guide is fully updated with the latest evidence-based guidelines, helping nurse practitioners ensure excellence in clinical practice.

This edition includes key contributions from new lead editors with decades of clinical experience and expertise, making it an indispensable resource for nurse practitioners working in gynecology. The guide is extensively revised with the most current research, clinical guidelines, and recommendations from national health organizations. Key updates include a new section on adolescent care, sexual and gender minority persons, and individuals with mental health considerations, as well as updated breast and cervical cancer screening guidelines.

The book’s comprehensive, outline-based format allows for easy navigation, making it ideal for quick reference in a busy clinical setting. It also includes real-life case studies, patient teaching materials, and online access to additional resources such as appendices, assessments, and screening tools, to ensure successful implementation in practice.

Key Features:

• Evidence-Based Guidelines: Offers empirically proven strategies that improve patient outcomes in gynecological care.
• New and Revised Content: Includes updates on breast and cervical cancer screening, STI management, perimenopause and postmenopausal care, and new chapters on adolescent and gender minority health.
• Quick-Reference Format: Organized in an easy-to-follow, outline-based format for fast access to essential information.
• Educational Resources: Provides new PowerPoint slides, case studies, and EMR education templates for ease of use in educational programs.
• Extensive Revisions: Clinical guidelines, appendices, and bibliographies have been updated with the most current evidence and research.

Ideal For:

• Nurse practitioners in gynecologic settings
• Women’s health nurse practitioners
• Midwives and nurse-midwives
• Nurse educators and nursing students
• Medical professionals involved in women’s health care