Foundations of OB/GYN Care in Correctional Nursing
CE Information
1.0 CNE creditCompletion Time
1 hourAvailable Until
October 20, 2027Posted By
American Correctional Nurses Association
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Overview
Clinical Topics
Women's HealthThis presentation provides nurses with a practical overview of basic OB/GYN care for incarcerated patients, emphasizing the unique reproductive health needs of women in correctional settings. Topics include menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy and postpartum care, menopause management, and mental health care as well as the ethical and legal considerations involved in providing care behind bars. Participants will gain tools to deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered, and culturally sensitive care while navigating common barriers to access. By the end of the session, nurses will be equipped with knowledge and strategies to advocate for and improve the reproductive health outcomes of women in custody.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the unique reproductive health needs and challenges of women who are incarcerated
- Review fundamentals of OB/GYN care—including menstrual health, contraception, pregnancy, menopause, and pharmacology management—in the correctional setting
- Explore mental health care as maternal health care
- Demonstrate best practices for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered OB/GYN care in custody
- Apply nursing interventions to support reproductive health, manage urgent conditions, and coordinate referrals for incarcerated patients
- Discuss ethical and legal considerations in caring for pregnant and non-pregnant incarcerated patients, including consent, privacy, and advocacy
Speakers
Senior Instructor of Clinical Teaching Certified Nurse Midwife
Jessica Howard became a Certified Nurse-Midwife after graduating from Yale University in 2006. She joined the midwifery teams at UCHealth in September, 2010, and has been with Center For Midwifery since 2013. Prior to moving to Colorado, she worked as a CNM in a private practice in Salt Lake, Utah and at Planned Parenthood in Portland, Oregon for several years. Before becoming a Nurse-Midwife, Jessica obtained a Master's Degree in Social Work and worked at the University of Michigan Hospital in Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics and the Emergency Department. She had also served for 2 years in the Peace Corps before entering grad school. Jessica has a specialized interest in working to end violence against women. In addition to nurse-midwifery, she is also a Forensic Nurse Examiner and cares for patients who have experienced intimate partner violence and sexual assault. She is overjoyed to be on the team of the Center For Midwifery
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CNE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Florida Board of Nursing.
Disclosures
Contact hours:
1 hour
Continuing Education Credit:
The American Correctional Nurses Association is an approved provider of continuing education for nurses by the Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #50-31772.
Criteria for successful completion:
Attendance during entire program
Completion of a post-webinar evaluation form and post-test,
Conflict of Interest
No one with the ability to control the content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- Foundations of OB/GYN Care in Correctional Nursing (Size: 22.5 MB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
6 questions
10 questions | 7 correct test question required to pass
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