The evolving scope of nurse-midwifery practice in the United States

The purpose of this article is to review the evolving scope of practice of nurse-midwifery since its introduction in the United States in 1925. Factors that contributed to the profession’s evolution in practice are identified.

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Published in:Journal of midwifery & women's health 2000-11, Vol.45 (6), p.522-531
Main Author: Stone, Susan E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Certification - history
Clinical Competence
History, 20th Century
Humans
Midwifery - history
Nurse Midwives - history
Nurse Midwives - standards
Nursing
United States
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to review the evolving scope of practice of nurse-midwifery since its introduction in the United States in 1925. Factors that contributed to the profession’s evolution in practice are identified.
ISSN:1526-9523
1542-2011
DOI:10.1016/S1526-9523(00)00084-2