Nurse Midwives, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare. The scope of practice varies from state to state.
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- Nurse Midwives
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What do they typically do
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Take and record patients' medical histories, observe symptoms and perform physical exams to diagnose various health problems
- Give patients medicines and treatments & evaluate response
- Perform and order diagnostic tests
- Analyze test results or changes in a patients condition, and alter treatment plans
- Create patient care plans or contribute to existing plans
- Consult with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Counsel and teach patients and their families how to stay healthy or manage their illnesses or injuries
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Job Growth +0.9%
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Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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