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A nurse is a general term for many different types of nurses, but is often used to refer to a LPN or a RN. An LPN or RN are responsible for the care and treatment of a patient, in the case of labor and delivery the nurse (often an RN) will provide the ordered medication or treatments and assist the patient in any way possible until delivery is about to take place. When delivery is about to take place the doctor or nurse midwife will step in and assist in the actual delivery of the baby and the immediate aftercare of the mother. There are also nurse midwifes that will assist mothers with natural births (birth without the use of medications) or home births.
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∙ 13y agoA nurse can work in many different medical areas, while a midwife works only in labor and delivery. Nurses are required to receive formal education and certification, while midwives are not. Nurse-midwives have the formal education of a nurse and the hands-on experience of a midwife.
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∙ 13y agoThe two can overlap, but do not always.
A midwife attends normal childbirth, sometimes in hospitals, sometimes in birth centers or at home. She may be a nurse with an advanced (master's) degree in nurse-midwifery, but this is not necessary. Most states recognize other forms of midwifery training, including non-nursing university programs and apprenticeship model training.
A nurse has a college degree in nursing, though the type of degree (associate, bachelor, master, doctorate) determines the type of nursing s/he can practice. A nurse may work in labor and delivery, maternity, or in out of hospital birthing sites, but many work in fields not related to pregnancy and birth at all.
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How long does it take to become a nurse midwife?
it takes 7 years to become a certified nurse midwife
What are the comparison between a midwife and a registered nurse?
A midwife is an advanced practice nurse with at least a Master's degree in Nursing specializing in midwifery. Midwifes perform assessments on both mother and newborn, implement any necessary procedures, and can order necessary medications. A midwife is also a registered nurse but has a greater scope of practice, and more responsibilities. A registered nurse performs assessments on mother and baby (although not to the degree a midwife would) and can follow the orders the midwife or physician orders.
What is meant by ANM nurse?
Auxiliary Nurse Midwife
What degree do you need to become a nurse midwife?
A Certified Nurse-Midwife ("CNM") is an Advanced Practice Nurse. In most states a master's degree in nursing is required.
What is the job of the nurse in pregnancy?
Its a midwife .
Is Jill Duggar a nurse midwife?
Yes
How long does it take to become a certified nurse midwife?
it takes 7 years to become a certified nurse midwife
Advantages and disadvantages of nurse midwife?
Some advantages to using a nurse midwife are being at home and relaxed and allowing the family to be involved. Of course the major disadvantage, would be a problem that would arise and couldn't really be managed by the nurse midwife.
What do you call the nurse who cleans the babies when they are born?
A midwife. ******************** A midwife usually attends a mother during pregnancy and birth. If the baby is born in a hospital, it would be the neonatal, maternity, or motherbaby nurses, depending on the setup of the hospital.
What is the difference between nurse and engineer?
Nurse heals people
How does midwife and registered nurse work together?
A midwife helps assist in the delivery of an infant, an registered nurse will assist the midwife by constantly assessing the patient, administering medications, and alerting them when delivery is imminent and any potential complications.
What is the abbreviation for nurse practitioner?
In the United States, the abbreviation is CNM, for certified nurse-midwife. In Canada, the abbreviation is RM, for registered midwife (though this differs from the U.S. because it can apply to non-nurse midwives.)
