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Purpose The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of underserved minority sexually active teenaged girls' successful avoidance of unwanted pregnancy. Design and Method Merleau-Ponty's methodology and van Manen's method of doing phenomenological research guided and facilitated the process of the study. 7 participants were eligible and all of them were interviewed for this study. Results Six main themes were identified: sense of emotional safety; sense of being free from a potential pregnancy; feeling supported by family and friends; connections built on trust and communication; regard for self through self-esteem and self-confidence; and sense of having life goals. Conclusion The interpretive statement of ‘these teen-agers experienced a sense of emotional safety, support by family and friends, trust and connection with family, friends and healthcare providers, and self-confidence resulting in the opportunity to develop life goals and feel strongly motivated to be free from pregnancy’ was developed after further reflection upon the study themes. Practice Implications Healthcare providers, primarily nurses, can use the findings of this study to improve their interactions with sexually active never pregnant female teens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the purpose of tenure in higher education settings and the role and purpose of the DNP.