The Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians in the Availability of Abortion Services in the United States

  1. Julie Balch Samora1,
  2. Nan Leslie2,*

Article first published online: 17 SEP 2007

DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00169.x

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Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing

Volume 36, Issue 5, pages 471–476, September/October 2007

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Balch Samora, J. and Leslie, N. (2007), The Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians in the Availability of Abortion Services in the United States. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 36: 471–476. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00169.x

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  1. 1

    Julie Balch Samora, MPH, MPA, is a MD/PhD candidate in the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Cardiovascular Sciences, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown.

  2. 2

    Nan Leslie, PhD, RNC (WHNP), is a professor in the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at the West Virginia University School of Nursing, Morgantown.

*Nan Leslie, PhD, RNC (WHNP), Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University School of Nursing, P.O. Box 9630, Morgantown, WV 26505. E-mail: nleslie@hsc.wvu.edu.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 17 SEP 2007
  2. Article first published online: 17 SEP 2007
  3. Accepted: March 2007

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Keywords:

  • Abortion services;
  • Advance practice clinicians;
  • Certified nurse-midwife;
  • Nonphysician provider;
  • Nurse practitioner

Although abortion is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States, the number of abortion providers is declining. Advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners and certified nurse-midwives, may help to alleviate this shortage. However, some states bar nonphysicians from performing abortions. Not only should training in abortion techniques be made available to nonphysician providers who desire it, but legal obstacles must also be overcome in order to allow advanced practice clinicians the right to provide abortion services. JOGNN, 36,471-476; 2007. DOI: 10.1111/J.1552-6909.2007.00169.x

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