What it means
A registered nurse with a graduate degree in midwifery who has passed a national certification exam. A CNM gives prenatal care, attends births, cares for mother and baby after birth, and provides gynecologic and family planning care. They work in hospitals, birth centers and homes.
At a glance
| Also written | certified nurse-midwife, certified nurse midwife |
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Related terms
registered nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice: the highest practice-focused degree in nursing.