title: Developing family planning nurse practitioner protocols.
abstract: This article focuses on the process of development of protocols for family planning nurse practitioners. A rationale for the use of protocols, a definition of the types and examples, and the pros and cons of practice with protocols are presented. A how-to description for the development process follows, including methods and a suggested tool for critique and evaluation. The aim of the article is to assist nurse practitioners in developing protocols for their practice.
mesh_terms: D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005193:Family Planning Services; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009736:Nursing Process; D011364:Professional Practice / Q000458:organization & administration