Employment for CNMs is projected to grow 11 percent from 2020 to 2030—which is a much faster pace than the average for all occupations, according to the BLS report on nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. An increased demand for healthcare services is expected to drive this growth, due in part to an increased emphasis on preventive care and the fact that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) such as CNMs can perform many of the same services as physicians. As states embrace expanded practice authority for APRNs, CNMs will be allowed to perform more services independently to meet growing healthcare needs.