Women's Health, Maternal/Child (OB), & Neonatal

Here you will find research, educational, and evidence-based practice materials authored by nurses with knowledge in the clinical and educational settings and intended to address issues of interest in Women's Health, Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal/Child Health. This collection will disseminate materials of specific importance to practicing nurses caring for women, expecting/new mothers and newborns, assisting with labor and delivery, and educating patients regarding infant care.

Topics that can be found within this collection may include, but are not limited to:

Best Practices ♦ Birth Center Practices & Procedures ♦ Care Coordination Standards & Policies ♦ Developments, Advancements, or Updates on Nursing Care, Treatments or Procedures ♦ Evidenced-based Practice ♦ High Risk Labor & Delivery ♦ High Risk Antepartum/Post-partum ♦ Infection Control ♦ Medical Error Reduction ♦ Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Managing Patient Care ♦ Neonatal ICU ♦ Nursing Shortage (How it affects OBGYN) ♦ Nursing Roles in OBGYN ♦ Pain Management ♦ Patient/Family Support & Education ♦ Patient Monitoring (Advances in or Changes to) ♦ Patient Outcomes ♦ Standards of Care

Prior to an item's inclusion in this collection it has been through a peer-review process conducted by experienced nursing researchers. The collection contains full-text submissions, some of which may be embargoed for a period of time to allow the author to pursue traditional publishing options.