What field would this be considered?

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Sounds like you'd be in need of an OBGYN to work for.

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Specializes in Emergency, CCU, SNF.

Public health departments have some clinics like this too.

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There is a women's clinic in my area run by two female OBGYNs that deals with everything you're talking about. They have one or more NPs on their staff. Sounds like that is the type of place you are looking for.

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Thank you peeps! My only thing is...what about male patients? I know the vast majority of my interest lies in the OB/GYN field..but I'm really interested in sexual education for men, STD screening, etc. Would that fall under OB/GYN?

BTW Caliotter, are the 2 women MDs or NPs? Just curious :).

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They are MDs. That is the glitch. To be successful, I think you would need the MDs on staff. But male health does not fall under OBGYN. You are talking about a different animal there! I can't say I've seen a clinic like that except for those hair or ED clinics! Worth looking into.

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Specializes in Army Medic.

I think you have to choose your battles, to incorporate males into a system you're talking about - it sounds like you'd need additional staff with different areas of specialty.

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Thanks you guys. Maybe it falls under Public Health Nursing as well. :)

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My ultimate goal would be to open a small clinic of my own, that deals with:

  • STD screening
  • OB/GYN services
  • Women's Health (general)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor/Delivery
  • Sex Education
  • Birth Control/Contraceptives
  • Post-Abortion Counseling
  • Pregnancy Alternatives

What field would this be considered?

I know I am throwing a lot out there, so please bare with me! ;) I'm interested in so many things. However, my passion lies in Women's Health, Sexual Health, and Support Groups for those struggling with anything within that realm. I know many people will say this sounds like a Planned Parenthood, but that's not exactly the direction that I am trying to head. I'm open-minded/open-hearted and would also like to deal with women who have gone through with abortions, and/or are considering them. I don't want my clinic to be a self-righteous clinic. I want it to be a place where I can educate people,honestly, and from all perspectives. However, I do not wish for it to be coined as a Planned-Parenthood type, as I would not feel comfortable referring elective abortions, if it ever came down to it. I also forgot...I would like to deal with men too! While I'm guessing this would be the OB/GYN field, I also feel it's extremely important to get men in there..have them interactive/knowledgeable about STDs, pregnancy, etc.

If I seem to be all over the place...I have had quite a bit of coffee! lol ;) I'm just dreaming aloud...pondering my goals and how I can make my nursing experience worthwhile and positive. I still have a lot to finish, so I am taking it one step at a time, but I have always known my field of passion entering into nursing. :)

A WHNP would cover most of this. The caveat is you could not do deliveries and could have male patients. A CNM could do a lot of this also but no primary care. There are a few CNM/FNP programs that would let you do primary care, OB and GYN. It would also let you see males.

For definition of the acronyms:

WHNP - Womens Health Nurse Practitioner

http://www.nursesource.org/womens.html

CNM - certified nurse midwife

http://www.midwife.org/about_midwife_profession.cfm

FNP - Family nurse practitioner

http://education-portal.com/articles/FNP_-_Family_Nurse_Practitioner:_Educational_Requirements.html

Just some random internet links

David Carpenter, PA-C

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It sounds like a great idea to start up a small clinic offering those services some day. There is a great need for this type of service, and you'll surely never get bored. From my experience, if you become a Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in Women's Health - you'll definitely be qualified for this type of field. You don't necessarily need to "hire" or "work for" an MD as others have mentioned because NP's can easily call the shots on their own and are usually trained very well to handle many situations, espcially in the specialty you are aiming for. You could very well do so, hire an MD if you chose to, but it has nothing to do with the success of your clinic. It's just a preference. All the best in your future endeavors, it sounds awesome to me! :)

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I have searched high and low for the requirements for NPs in these states....but I'm coming up empty-handed.

How "high and low" have you searched? The NY BON and CA BRN websites both include the administrative rules that spell out the scope of practice for NPs and requirements for physician supervision/collaboration in the state.

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