Certified Nurse Midwife
Description
Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are licensed health care practitioners educated in the two disciplines of nursing and midwifery. They provide primary care to women of childbearing age including: prenatal care, labor and delivery care, care after birth, gynecological exams, newborn care, assistance with family planning decisions, preconception care, menopausal management and counseling in health maintenance and disease prevention.
Certified Nurse Midwives must graduate from a state-approved school of nursing and pass a national licensing exam. Additionally, Certified Nurse Midwives hold at least a Master's of Nursing or higher degree.
Certified Nurse Midwives are required to pass a national examination for certification administered by the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council. To be eligible for examination, a midwifery student must graduate from an educational program accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
While some certified nurse midwives participate in home births, others may work in a variety of settings including, hospitals, health maintenance organizations, private practices, birth centers, clinics and more.
Further Information
The American College of
Nurse-Midwives
818 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 728-9860
Fax: (202) 728-9897
