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Learn about the exciting launch of the UAMS Nurse Midwifery Program and how it’s shaping the future of maternal health in Arkansas. This 2.5-year program will train six passionate nurses each year to become certified nurse midwives dedicated to serving women, families, and communities—especially in rural areas where access to care matters most. Discover the impact nurse midwives make through holistic, family-centered care and find out how to get involved as a student or patient. If you’re considering a career in midwifery or exploring your care options, this video is for you.
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I am so excited about our nurse midwifery program at UAMS, and I am thrilled that we are starting our program and accepting new students.
This program will train six nurses each year. It is a two-and-a-half-year program, and ideally, we will train nurses who have a passion for midwifery care in Arkansas—nurses who will remain in Arkansas and make an impact on our maternal health outcomes.
For anyone who is thinking about becoming a certified nurse midwife, I encourage you to reach out to our program director or reach out to me for additional information.
I have worked with so many different nurse midwives throughout the years in a variety of roles. They make such an impact not only in a woman’s life, but also in the life of her family—and in educating the entire family about well-woman care and about holistically keeping yourself and your family well.
For women who are currently seeking care from an OB/GYN and want to explore nurse midwifery care, I encourage you to ask if they are adding a nurse midwife to their practice or if there is a nurse midwife at your hospital who could help deliver your baby.
I believe that expanding practice opportunities for nurse midwives—not only in our urban hospitals and facilities, but also in our rural hospitals—can help maintain delivery services in those rural communities.
