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Advance your career with the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s online MSN Nurse-Midwifery program and support women’s health with compassionate care.

 The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing’s online MSN Nurse-Midwifery program prepares registered nurses to provide comprehensive care across women’s health, pregnancy, labor, birth, and newborn care. Designed for working professionals, the program combines flexible online coursework with clinical experiences and on-campus immersions. This curriculum prepares nurses to take the American Midwifery Certification Board (CNM) national certification while providing dedicated support from enrollment through graduation. 

Career Overview

Certified nurse-midwives are advanced practice nurses who specialize in providing care to healthy women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after childbirth. Midwives provide accessible, safe birth care especially in rural and inner city areas. They teach patients and their families about the birthing process and provide the mother in labor birthing information and individualized attention. They provide care in a variety of settings including hospitals, birthing centers, clinics, homes, and offices.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

RN preparation plus a baccalaureate degree (not necessarily in nursing) are required to become a nurse-midwife. There are prerequisites that must be met but vary from one organization to another. The typical program averages 12 months, and a master’s degree is the usual degree earned. The certification examination for nurse-midwives is offered through the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council.

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS NEEDED

  • Strong assessment skills specifically related to this specialty
  • Good communication ability
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills
  • Understanding of relevant technology
  • Ability to collaborate with other members of the health care team
  • Compassion and caring attitude
  • Ability to deal with a variety of people

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CNM® and WHNP® Certification Review

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CNM® and WHNP® Certification Review is designed to help you prepare for both the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) CNM®/CM® exam and the National Certification Corporation (NCC) WHNP-BC® exam. This comprehensive resource begins with test-taking strategies and tips on how to manage test anxiety. Chapters are organized according to the exam blueprints and present the information in a clear, concise format. Charts and diagrams are featured to consolidate and illustrate key points and key pharmacology information is highlighted. Each chapter encompasses all the essential knowledge required to pass both exams and includes end-of-chapter questions to assess knowledge retention. The review concludes with two full-length practice tests, one for each certification. With a total of 400 unique practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this resource gives you the tools to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed!

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Women’s Healthcare in Advanced Practice Nursing

Holistically addresses women's health, encompassing the needs of transgender and nonbinary individuals and considering ethnicity, social class, and disability/ableness

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Delivering incisive and comprehensive information on the healthcare needs of women, transgender, and nonbinary persons, the third edition of this distinguished text incorporates a strong focus on the provision of high value, equitable, and unbiased care. It expands research and clinical frameworks for understanding women's health to encompass transgender and nonbinary persons and places women’s health within a holistic perspective considering ethnicity, social class, and disability/ableness. All chapters are significantly updated with new evidence-based research, clinical updates and guidelines, drug information, Covid-related information, racism, and health disparities. This text also covers current and pertinent health topics such as substance use and abuse, mental health, early pregnancy decision-making, and LGBTQ+ care, as well as abundant integrated information on care of transgender and nonbinary individuals, and enhanced information on pregnancy and primary care issues that disproportionately affect females.

The book is organized for ease of use and is comprised of three distinct but interrelated sections on theoretical frameworks to guide approach and care, health promotion and prevention, and managing health conditions. Rich instructor resources include mapping content to AACN Essentials, case studies, a test bank, and PowerPoint slides. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.

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  • Updated with new evidence-based research, clinical updates and guidelines, drug information, Covid-related information, and racism and health disparities information
  • Expanded information on care of transgender individuals
  • Enhanced content on pregnancy and related issues
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  • Incorporates content in WHNP and CNM national certification examination blueprints

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