Do you have to become a RN to become a nurse midwife
YES!
Name one advantage of becoming a nurse midwife
Broad scope of practice (they can work in many areas like family planning, primary care, gynecological care, & prenatal care)
Often work with other providers like GYNO & OB
Trained to support natural & low-risk pregnancies
True or False: Confirming pregnancy is a responsibility of a nurse midwife
TRUE
What's the minimum degree to become a nurse midwife?
MASTERS DEGREE
Name 2 disadvantages of becoming a nurse midwife
Births can happen at any time, therefore there is no set schedule
Can be intense, emotionally & physically demanding
High risk of malpractice claims
State to state variation on scope of practice
True or False: Nurse midwifes work with OBs/GYNOs
True
What do you need to complete to become a Nurse Midwife?
Graduate-Level Nursing and Midwifery Council approved program
True or False: high malpractice claims are an advantage of the job
FALSE!
Malpractice is:
Name 2 Responsivity's of a nurse midwife
Confirming pregnancy
Prenatal & Postpartum care
Monitoring fetus & mother during birth
Managing pain, complications, and labor progress during birth
Delivering Newborn
Diagnosing & treating gynecological disorders
Preventive health screenings