title: History, policy and nursing practice implications of the plan b(®) emergency contraceptive.
abstract: Numerous policy changes have expanded access to emergency contraception, such as Plan B®, in recent years. Plan B® is a progesterone-based medication that prevents pregnancy from occurring up to 120 hours after unprotected intercourse by preventing ovulation and tubal transport. Increased access to Plan B® allows women to make independent decisions regarding reproductive health. Nurses play an important role in providing education as well as comprehensive, compassionate and holistic care.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI.
authors.forename: Michelle L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Munro
authors.forename: Alexandra C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Dulin
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kuzma
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception / Q000451:nursing* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D044363:Contraception, Postcoital / Q000451:nursing* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D016912:Levonorgestrel / Q000266:history* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011050:Policy Making; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D016912:Levonorgestrel
keywords: Plan B®; contraception; emergency contraception; women's health