Description
When Airmen or their spouses are expecting, the concern is for health and safety of both mother and child. Responsible for primary and specialized care, Certified Nurse Midwives provide comprehensive care from preconception to postdelivery. A vital part of any women’s healthcare team, they work in hospitals around the world to help Air Force families bring their children into the world.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- care plan development and documentation
- electronic health record documentation
- patient education and counseling
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- evidence-based practice and research literacy
- quality improvement and outcomes tracking
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy and protocol development
- time management and caseload prioritization
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) License (state-specific)
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM, AMCB)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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