The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 417-424 , June 2010

Primary Screening for Cervical Cancer: Incorporating New Guidelines and Technologies into Clinical Practice

  • Mary Lauren Lemieux

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    • Mary Lauren Lemieux, MS, WHNP-BC, is a clinical assistant professor at the Catholic University of America School of Nursing in Washington, DC, and a DNP candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD.

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 This continuing education activity is designed to augment the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses and nurse practitioners regarding the latest guidelines for cervical cancer screening.At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

a.Describe the goal of primary cervical cancer screening

b.Identify the appropriate population in which to use HPV DNA testing to screen for cervical cancer

c.Identify recommended testing and screening intervals for women based on age, risks, and history

The authors, reviewers, editors, nurse planners, and pilot testers all report no financial relationships that would pose a conflict of interest.The authors do not present any off-label or non-FDA approved recommendations for treatment.There is no implied endorsement by NPA or ANCC of any commercial products mentioned in the article.

PII: S1555-4155(10)00124-8

doi: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2010.03.001

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume 6, Issue 6 , Pages 417-424 , June 2010

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