Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers Healthcare Taxonomy Code 367A00000X
HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Advanced Practice Midwives.
As of today, the following are the total number of Advanced Practice Midwives nationally, in your state, and near your location.
Medicare
The following are the total number of Advanced Practice Midwives who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Advanced Practice Midwives by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.
You can download the Advanced Practice Midwives dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.
What do Advanced Practice Midwives do?
Advanced practice midwives are experienced, master’s-educated Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) who operate at a higher level of practice, contributing to clinical care, leadership, education, and research within midwifery.
They possess advanced assessment, diagnostic, and management skills, enabling increased autonomy in various settings, including community hubs, triage, and enhanced postnatal care.
Their expertise supports career progression and addresses gaps in traditional midwifery career pathways.
Key Characteristics
- Master’s-Level Expertise: Advanced practice midwives hold a master’s degree (MSN) or a doctoral degree (DNP) in nursing/midwifery.
- Broad Scope of Practice: They go beyond basic midwifery, incorporating advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic skills, and management in diverse areas of women’s health.
- The Four Pillars of Practice: They demonstrate expertise across four key pillars: clinical practice, education, leadership, and research.
- Autonomy and Leadership: They are capable of working autonomously, leading teams, and managing care within the broader healthcare system.
- Career Progression: The advanced practice role offers a structured career pathway, helping to retain experienced midwives by broadening their responsibilities and enhancing their impact.
Advanced Practice Midwife Responsibilities
- Clinical Practice: Working in areas such as maternal-fetal medicine networks, enhanced maternal care, triage, and community-based settings.
- Leadership: Taking on leadership roles within maternity departments and contributing to strategic development.
- Education: Acting as educators and mentors for other midwives and healthcare professionals.
- Research: Engaging in research activities to advance midwifery practice and improve patient outcomes.
How to Become an Advanced Practice Midwife
- Obtain a Graduate Degree: Complete a graduate-level program, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), with a specialty in nurse-midwifery.
- Pass Certification: After graduation, you become eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
- Gain Licensure: Obtain an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from your state’s board of nursing.
- Seek Advanced Roles: Look for opportunities in various clinical settings that recognize and utilize advanced skills in midwifery.