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Interesting viewpoint of the history of nurse midwifery education in the US, as well as a brief history on the speciality in general.

This article is very relevant to our discussion today in lecture. It speaks to the consensus model, our primary certification after graduation, and then speciality certification. Additionally the articles outlines what is required to work in the ED. A concise and easy to follow article.

Small amount of history on CNM's from Dimensions Healthcare System

Interesting history of midwifery.

Here is another brief, yet insightful read on the evolution of midwifery in the US.

This is a brief summary of the history of midwifery and beginnings of nurse-midwifery in the United States.Though the statistics are a bit dated, the article also has some recent data on the positive impact of the recent resurgence of midwifery practice since it began declining in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It also discusses the profession of nurse-midwifery's close ties with public health and under served communities.

The NAPNAP website gives a brief overview of the history of PNPs. Apparently it all began in 1965.

ABSTRACT: Today, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs) practice in a variety of settings. Tertiary and secondary nurseries are still the largest employer of NNPs. Follow-up clinics and home care agencies employ NNPs as well. In each of these arenas a performance evaluation is necessary.

brief view into how NICUs were started and the major events leading to development of NP role in the NICU

This article does a great job of summarizing the history of geriatric NPs role in care, the development education for geriatric NPs beginning with the first program in 1966 and the unmet demand for nurses trained in geriatrics.

Everything an AGPCNP needs to know about certification exams thru ANCC

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 was a great place to start as a reference for initial certification info.

I found this to be very helpful with questions about the certification renewal process.

Great article on nursing residency programs and the opportunities they provide. BONUS- includes insight from an Emory NP Alum who completed a residency program in Washington!!

Faced with a shortage of primary care doctors, more and more clinics are relying on nurse practitioners to fill the gap. But that creates another gap, in the level of training providers bring to the job. Residency programs--once reserved for physicians--are popping up for nurse practitioners as well.

Advice from NPs who have "been there, done that"

A story of a new NP graduate finding a NP job very soon after graduation