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Policy & Advocacy Resources – Abortion

Improving Access to Safe Abortion Care: California Health Workforce Pilot Project (HWPP)

July, 14 2017

Fact sheets summarizing the HWPP aims and background, study methods and findings, and policy strategy for durable change Prepared by…

Patient Education Resource: Medication Abortion

May, 5 2017

Chalk Talk: Is Medication Abortion Right For Me? Check out this informative video from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals all about…

The Guttmacher Institute: Abortion Policy Research for Nurses

January, 26 2017

Guttmacher conducts rigorous research on sexual and reproductive health. Data is used to inform policy and practice at the state, national, and international levels.

Nurses Oppose Political Interference in Research and Health Professional Education

January, 26 2017

AAN opposes attempts to regulate instruction and research related to sexual and reproductive health. Example of nurses using their voice to influence policy.

Nurses and Whole Women’s Health Versus Hellerstedt

January, 26 2017

National nursing organizations contribute to the Supreme Court of the United States’ rejection of Texas abortion clinic law. Nurses use their voice to influence policy change.

Ibis Reproductive Health: Research Driven By Women’s Priorities

January, 26 2017

Ibis Reproductive Health conducts rigorous, policy-relevant research driven by a mission to improve women’s reproductive autonomy, choices, and health.

Providing Abortion Care: A Professional Toolkit for Nurse-Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and Physican Assistants

January, 26 2017

A guide for clinicians wanting to add abortion to their clinical practice. Tools for nurses to advance their existing practice to include abortion care.