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certified nurse-midwife — A registered nurse with at least a master s degree in nursing and advanced education in the management of the entire maternity cycle. Achieved through an organized program of study and national testing by the American College of Nurse Midwives … Medical dictionary
Midwife — A person trained to assist a woman during childbirth. Many midwives also provide prenatal care for pregnant women, birth education for women and their partners, and care for mothers and newborn babies after the birth. A midwife may be a man or a… … Medical dictionary
nurse-midwife — n, pl nurse midwives a registered nurse with additional training as a midwife who is certified to deliver infants and provide prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, and some routine care (as gynecological exams) of women * * * nurse mid·wife … Medical dictionary
Nurse midwife — Main article: Midwifery In the United States, a Certified Nurse Midwife ( CNM ) is an Advanced Practice Nurse who has specialized education and training in both Nursing and Midwifery. CNM s function as primary healthcare providers for women and… … Wikipedia
Nurse practitioner — A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has completed graduate level education (either a Master s or a Doctoral degree). Additional APRN roles include the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)s, CNMs … Wikipedia
Nurse — 1) A person trained, licensed, or skilled in nursing. 2) To feed an infant at the breast. * * * 1. To breast feed. 2. To provide care of the sick. 3. One who is educated in the scientific basis of nursing under defined standards of education and… … Medical dictionary
midwife — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ certified nurse (AmE), qualified (esp. BrE), registered (BrE) ▪ community (BrE), local MIDWIFE + VERB ▪ deliver a baby … Collocations dictionary
Certified in Electronic Fetal Monitoring — (C EFM) is the designation for an obstetrical nurse, nurse midwife, or obstetrician who has earned certification from the National Certification Corporation in electronic fetal monitoring. See also List of nursing credentials External links… … Wikipedia
Certified in Neonatal Pediatric Transport — (C NPT) is the designation for an neonatal nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, respiratory therapists, paramedic, and physician assistant who has earned certification from the National Certification Corporation in neonatal and pediatric… … Wikipedia
Nurse anesthetist — A nurse anesthetist is a nurse who specializes in the administration of anesthesia. In the United States, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has acquired graduate level education… … Wikipedia
