Clinical experiences with individuals and groups, incorporated throughout the two years, emphasize use of a management process for providing health care. Relevant research and concepts from nursing, midwifery, medicine, and the sciences are studied to provide a base of theory and rationale for clinical practice and primary care. Students are expected to examine their nurse-midwifery practice critically and to develop beginning skill in the use and evaluation of research methods and statistics. Leadership capabilities are emphasized.
Students learn collaborative management of the care of women and newborns with complications.
Electives and independent study offer opportunities for students to pursue individual educational and professional goals. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the Certification Examination of the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council.