Background: Heart disease in pregnancy is still a major problem worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The presence of heart disease increases the risk of maternal and fetal complication. Aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of nursing care guidelines for pregnant women suffering from heart disease on nurses" knowledge and practice. Research design: A Quasi experimental design was used in carrying out this study. Setting at Beni-suef general Hospital & Beni-suef University hospital at (gynecological ward (Inpatient: high-risk ward) & outpatient clinic. Sample: A convenient sample of a total 40 maternity nurses was included in the study. Tools: Two tools were utilized for data collection. I-A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, which includes two parts; part 1 socio-demographic characteristic. Part 2: Assessment of nurses" knowledge regarding heart disease during pregnancy which includes definition, causes, risk factors, etc. II-A standard observational checklist to assess nurses" practices regarding heart diseases during pregnancy. Results of the current study revealed a statistically significant improvement in nurses' knowledge and practice related to care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease at the post test and follow up. Conclusion: implementation of nursing care guideline enhance nurses" knowledge& practices regarding care of pregnant women suffering from heart diseases, so study mainly recommended that the educational program for nursing care of pregnant women suffering from heart disease should be conducted periodically for nursing staff in obstetrics and gynecology department

Background: Breast cancer is a significant health problem worldwide, and a complex disease physically and psychologically. Mastectomy is not an easy decision for any woman as it leads to changes in everyday life and has significantly negative influence on those women body image. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of women's self-care practices improvement strategy regarding post-surgical complications of breast cancer. Design: AQuasi experimental research design was used.