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1. NP-OB vs. Midwife

   slfranco replied to slfranco's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   You present some great considerations, thank you. I find it especially helpful to consider the ability to provide sick visit care rather than strict OB care. If you don't mind my asking, at what type...

2. NP-OB vs. Midwife

   slfranco replied to slfranco's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hmm. . .Good to know! I had found little to clarify that, and I had both heard that NP's could and couldn't deliver. Thank

3. NP-OB vs. Midwife

   slfranco posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am greatly interested in focusing my nursing career on obstetrics. However, I am even more intrigued by the idea of helping mothers' decrease their risk for delivery complications by encouraging a...

4. Rural nurse midwife: pros and cons

   slfranco replied to slfranco's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for your encouragement. I agree wholeheartedly. I think that understanding abolishes fear in most cases. I believe it will work for the reputation of midwives. Thank you, and good luck to...

5. Rural nurse midwife: pros and cons

   slfranco replied to slfranco's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Thank you for sharing your experince and wisdom. I look forward to reading Spiritual Midwifery. I will be sure to carefully consider the legal issues and concerns of general midwifery as well those...

6. Rural nurse midwife: pros and cons

   slfranco posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am greatly interested in pursuing my master's degree in nurse midwifery. However, I receive many more negative responses than positive when I share this. Many negative responses include, "Why?...