Certified Nurse-Midwife - General Information

A Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) is an individual trained in the dual disciplines of nursing and midwifery who has successfully completed an accredited program of study and clinical experience in nurse-midwifery, and demonstrates evidence of certification according to the requirements of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).

A CNM is prepared both academically and clinically to provide a broad range of healthcare services for women and newborns including:

Diagnostic services such as:

• History taking;
  
  
• Physical assessments; and
  
  
• Ordering appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
  
  

Therapeutic management including:

• Outlining care plans;
  
  
• Providing prescriptions (only in states where it is legally allowed);
  
  
• Coordinating consultations and referrals; and
  
  
• Health promotion and risk-reduction activities.