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With more people turning from traditional methods of medicine and healing and turning toward natural and holistic methods, it is no surprise that the natural health industry is booming. More pregnant women are looking for a less impersonal birth experience as well. This is where the nurse-midwife comes in. A midwife is someone who is an expert in natural birth and who is recognized as the most appropriate maternity care provider for women. Midwives offer care, education, counseling, and support of women and infants during both the pregnancy and the postpartum period. Nurse-midwives have an advantage, as they are also trained nurses, and able to provide any additional special care that may be needed.

Nurse-midwives may be employed by hospitals, birth centers, or in private practices. Many midwives practice in rural areas where there may not be a nearby hospital or birth clinic, and also in poorer areas, but they are also finding employment in more urban settings as more people turn to a personal birth experience. In order to practice as a nurse-midwife, the practitioner must have their CNM (certified nurse-midwife) certification. They are licensed in all fifty states, and must be certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwifery. In order to become certified, they must have their bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s in midwifery, and pass the certification exam.

The income of nurse-midwives varies widely. Those based in rural or poor areas will likely make less than those in urban areas. It also depends on the capacity of their employment--income will differ between those who work in hospitals and birth centers and those who are employed in private practices. The outlook for this career relies on a number of factors, but will continue to increase in growth parallel to other similar careers, especially as people look for a more personal and caring birth experience.

Online
University of Phoenix Online - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration, Health Care Education, Leadership and Management
Kaplan University - BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing - RN to BSN in Nursing
National American University - B.S. - Nursing RN-to-BSN
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing, Education, Leadership and Management

Arizona
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix - Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California
University of Phoenix - Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner

Colorado
University of Phoenix - Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Colorado Springs * - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden , New Britain , Shelton - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Florida
University of Phoenix - Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
University of Phoenix - Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
Virginia College - Pensacola - Practical Nursing

Georgia
University of Phoenix - Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Columbus * - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii
University of Phoenix - Wailuku - Licensed Practical Nursing, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Indiana
University of Phoenix - Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Louisiana
University of Phoenix - Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan
University of Phoenix - Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri
Sanford-Brown College - St. Peters - Associate in Nursing

New Mexico
University of Phoenix - Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Ohio
University of Phoenix - Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Tennessee
University of Phoenix - Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Utah
University of Phoenix - Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

 

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