What is a Nurse Midwife?
Today's midwives have evolved to become much more than their predecessors, but their goal has remained the same: quality healthcare for women. Nurse midwives are educated in the disciplines of nursing and midwifery, are graduates of a professional program accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and must pass a national certification exam. In Oregon, midwives are educated at the Masters level, recognized as independent healthcare practitioners, have hospital admitting privileges, are licensed to prescribe medication and consult with many types of physicians.
