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Challenges and opportunities for nurse-midwives.
1College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA. roberts.44@osu.edu
Nursing Outlook
|October 26, 2001
Summary
This review highlights the growth of nurse-midwifery practice and education over the last decade. Key challenges include legislative hurdles and public perception, which the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is actively addressing.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Nursing Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Nurse-midwifery practice and education have seen significant growth over the past decade.
- The profession faces evolving challenges and opportunities across practice, education, research, and public sectors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review major indicators of growth in nurse-midwifery.
- To identify key issues addressed by the profession.
- To outline future challenges and opportunities in nurse-midwifery.
Main Methods:
- Review of major indicators of growth in nurse-midwifery practice and education.
- Identification of major issues, challenges, and opportunities.
- Analysis of the profession's status in practice, education, research, and the public sector.
Main Results:
- Two primary issues identified: legislative initiatives (e.g., reimbursement) and a mixed societal image of midwifery.
- The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is actively engaged in legislative and marketing efforts.
- Growth indicators in nurse-midwifery practice and education are evident.
Conclusions:
- Nurse-midwifery is navigating complex legislative and public perception landscapes.
- The ACNM is proactively addressing challenges to advance the profession.
- Future growth depends on effectively managing legislative and societal perceptions.