Nurse midwives are registered nurses who have successfully completed a recognized program of study and clinical experience in obstetrical care. These professionals are qualified to provide professional care to both the mother and child during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Nurse midwives perform total prenatal care including abdominal and pelvic examinations and evaluations. They provide emotional support to the woman in labor and encourage her to participate in the birth process of her desire. The obstetrician acts as a consultant to the nurse midwife when treatments and medications are necessary. Individuals interested in this career must be able to develop strong interpersonal relationships with both families and health care personnel. In addition, these professionals must be able to make quick, sound judgments.

To become a nurse-midwife, a person who already has a nursing degree must pass a two year certification or master's degree program in nurse midwifery.

• 4+ year Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

Current consumer demand for quality health care should create an increased demand. However, advancement in this field is based on experience, education, and skill. Nurse midwives with a master's or doctoral degree may advance to administrative and academic positions.

$67,250

• University Of Kansas School Of Nursing
• University Of Missouri - Kansas City

• American Association For The History Of Nursing, Inc.
• American Association Of Colleges Of Nursing
• American Association Of Healthcare Consultants
• American College Of Nurse - Midwives
• American College Of Nurse - Midwives/Kansasc/O Consultants In Gyn, Fertility & Ob
• American Holistic Nurse's Association
• American Medical Association
• American Nurses' Association
• American Red Cross, National Headquarters
• Kansas City Colleagues In Caring
• Kansas School Nurse Organization, Inc.
• Kansas State Board Of Nursing
• Kansas State Nurses Association
• Kansas State Nurses' Association - District Ii
• Maternity Center Association
• Midwives Alliance Of North America
• Missouri Greater Kc Chapter - National Association Of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practioners
• Missouri League For Nursing
• Missouri Nurses Association
• Missouri State Board Of Nursing
• National Association Of Hispanic Nurses
• National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
• National Council Of State Board Of Nursing, Inc.
• National League For Nursing
• National Maternal & Child Health Clearinghouse
• National Nurses In Business Association
• National Nursing Staff Development Organization
• National Organization Of World War Nursing
• National Student Nurse's Association
• North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
• North American Registry Of Midwives
• Nurse Healers - Professional Associates International, Inc.
• Nurses Christian Fellowship
• Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
• Nurses House Inc.
• Nurses' Committee - American Society For Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition
• Philippine Nurses Association Of America, Inc.
• Retired Army Nurse Corps Association
• Society Of Retired Air Force Nurses, Inc.
• The History Of Nursing Archives At Boston Univ.
• Visiting Nurse Associations Of America