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By Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSN As with all things in midwifery practice, the search for the first, or the next, midwifery job must be holistic: keep in mind life's logistics, economic demands, and the needs of your soul. What kind of midwife do you want to be?

This article is part of a series by Stephanie Tillman (Feminist Midwife) for ACNM about being a new nurse-midwife. This article specifically talks about resources for the job hunt and strategies to help with that process.

STEP 2: Select CNM/CM Exam Applications. STEP 3: Scroll down until you see: "For online CNM/CM Exam Applications Click Here". Click and you will be re-directed to the AMCB Portal Page STEP 4: Click on First Time Applicant-Certified Midwife (CM) or Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) then click Create Account.

Transitioning from a Student to Nurse Midwife

Dawley clearly outlines the critical role birth centers and home birth during the 1930's and 1940's played in the developed of our current professional midwifery culture.

J Midwifery Womens Health. 2003 Mar-Apr;48(2):86-95. Historical Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. This article looks at the early history of nurse-midwifery in the US and the social and political changes that aided its expansion in the 1940s.

This article is about the scope of practice of midwives and childbirth outcomes. It discusses the relationship between autonomous practice and better birth outcomes. The article suggests there should be future policies to expand the access to midwifery services.

Great document that highlights the scope of practice of CNMs and the patient population.