Archives: Organizations
National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network
The National Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneur Network (NNPEN) was born from a nurse-led startup failure. Our founder tried to start a regional nurse-led primary care practice and failed. She couldn’t find an NP CEO with fire in the belly and a business brain. She couldn’t find investors interested in lending money to a business with razor-thin […]
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Virginia Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives
The mission of the Virginia Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (VA-ACNM) is to support midwives and advance the practice of midwifery in order to educate, empower, and achieve optimal health for women through their lifespan. Nurse-Midwives have expertise in well woman and gynecologic care, promoting optimal pregnancy, physiologic birth, postpartum care, and care […]
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The Consortium of Texas Certified Nurse Midwives
CTCNM is the Texas affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Our primary purpose is to promote and improve healthcare outcomes for the women and children of Texas. We advocate the practice of Texas nurse-midwives in the health care system as an ideal way of achieving safe, high quality, cost effective, and satisfying care for women and […]
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Advanced Practice Nurse Council of Delaware
The Advanced Practice Nurse Council of Delaware (APN Council), a division of the Delaware Nurses Association (DNA), represents the interests of all Advanced Practice Nurses in Delaware. The APN Council advocates for advanced practice nurses through legislative channels and regulatory activity, resulting in outcomes that are beneficial to the citizens of Delaware. It promotes for […]
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Ohio Chapter of American College of Nurse-Midwives
Midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives (CNMs®) and certified midwives (CMs®) encompasses a full range of primary health care services for women from adolescence beyond menopause. These services include primary care, gynecologic and family planning services, preconception care, care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, care of the normal newborn during the first 28 […]
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Northeast Ohio Nurse Practitioners
The Northeast Ohio Nurse Practitioners (NEONP) is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves as a networking association for all types of Nurse Practitioners in Northern Ohio. NEONP’s purpose is to promote professional development, high standards of healthcare delivery in all medical settings, and health education outreach to the public.
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ACNM Illinois State Affiliate
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) have been practicing in Illinois since 1971. The first nurse-midwifery practice in Chicago was established at Cook County Hospital. Most CNMs in Illinois are in full-scope practices, providing care throughout the maternity cycle in addition to gynecology and family-planning services.
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Minnesota Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives
The ACNM is the professional association that represents Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) in the United States. The philosophy inherent in the profession states that nurse-midwives believe every individual has the right to safe, satisfying health care with respect for human dignity and cultural variations.
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Missouri Affiliate of American College of Nurse-Midwives
The Missouri Chapter of ACNM is the the professional organization for Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) in Missouri. The Missouri Chapter is here to: – Promote the profession of midwifery in Missouri. – Educate the public about the profession of midwifery. – Help Missouri women find a midwife. – Improve access to the midwifery model of care. […]
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American College of Nurse-Midwives North Carolina State Affiliate
The North Carolina Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (NCACNM) is the state professional organization for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs). Founded in 1979 as a state chapter of the ACNM with national roots dating back to 1929, NCACNM is committed to setting the standard for excellence in midwifery education and practice in North Carolina. Our […]
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