Watch or attend the “Preparing for Assignment 5” live session Read Module 5 Use primary sources Go directly to the source of the information you need instead of using third-party sources

Part 2. Complete the Midwifery in My State checklistLinks to an external site.. Please complete the assignment using the provided template. 

The following guidance will help you complete the assignment:

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  • Watch or attend the “Preparing for Assignment 5” live session
  • Read Module 5
  • Use primary sources
    • Go directly to the source of the information you need instead of using third-party sources. For example, if you google “nurse-midwife prescriptive authority in Texas,” the first few results are .com addresses. These links take you to less reliable sources, and in this case, they weren’t even about nurse-midwives and would have given me the wrong information. By reviewing the list of search results, I was able to find the Texas Board of Nursing (a .gov address), which is a reliable source of information.
  • Pay attention to the kind of midwife!
    • In the above example, my search engine couldn’t tell the difference between CPM, CNM, LM, CM . . . the list goes on! You’ll need to understand the differences between the forms of midwife well enough to be able to understand what you’re reading. 
    • This will be important when answering questions about CNM/CM educational programs. Be sure to note the program accrediting body required for graduates to take the AMCB exam. 
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    • Nurse-midwives are sometimes licensed/regulated as APRNs, ARNPs, or mid-level providers. For example, for information on prescription drugs, go to the DEA website for the schedule of controlled drugs for “mid-level providers” listed by state.
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    • 2024 ACNM State Fact SheetsLinks to an external site.
    • Links to an external site.ACNM Certified Midwife CredentialLinks to an external site.
    • ACNM Midwifery Workforce DataLinks to an external site.
    • Midwife Comparison ChartDownload Midwife Comparison ChartOpen this document with ReadSpeaker docReader

• Free Standing Birth Center Licensure in your state
  • Use state regulatory information to answer these questions, the answers will vary by state.
  • Watch the Birth Center Policy and Regulation live class

• APA and Formatting

This assignment does not need to be written in strict APA format, though correct spelling and grammar are expected. Your writing does not need to be double-spaced. Instead of using APA references for all information used, please provide links to the information used in each response. 

Rubric

Part 2. Certification, Licensure, Education and Practice

Total Points: 35