In late February, Pawtucket-based Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island announced that it would be forced to close its birthing center and lay off staff nurses due to financial troubles. The pending shutdown has created concern among Rhode Island’s Certified Nurse …
The word midwife typically brings up one of three mental images: 1. An old, wise woman that handles childbirth in a ritualistic manner 2. An under qualified “specialist” for yuppies who are enticed by hip advertising or 3. Something about …
Midwifery dates back to ancient Egypt and has continued through the centuries to evolve with modern medicine. While the medical advancements have achieved higher rates of healthy births, some of the birthing practices from the past have been lost. Nicolle …
The University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking pre-accreditation status for its planned nurse-midwifery degree. The program is a doctoral degree that the school is hoping to bring to its School of Nursing in 2016. Federal data shows that midwives and …
Health agencies across the globe have begun to recognize the important role that nurse practitioners play in patient care and have increasingly relied on nurse practitioners to act as primary care providers. However, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA) continues …