American College of Nurse-Midwives, Washington DC, USA
From the Global Women's Network
| American College of Nurse-Midwives, Washington DC, USA | |
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| Street address: | 818 Connecticut Ave, NW Suite 900 |
| City: | Washington |
| State or Province: | DC |
| Country: | United States |
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| Location coordinates: | 38° 54' 4" N, 77° 2' 18" WLatitude: 38.9010315 Longitude: -77.0384553 |
| Executive Director: | Lorrie Kaplan |
| Contact number: | (240) 485-1800 |
| Contact email: | info@acnm.org |
| Website: | http://www.midwife.org/Home |
| Twitter: | http://twitter.com/#!/acnmmidwives |
| Facebook: | http://www.facebook.com/ACNMmidwives |
| Target: | Women |
| Organization type: | National NGO (operating countrywide or advocating at the national level) |
| Other organization type: | National Policy/Research/Education |
| Sectors: | Education |
| Other sectors: | Health Care |
| Year founded/registered: | 1929 |
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Summary
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in the United States. With roots dating to 1929, ACNM is the oldest women's health care organization in the United States. ACNM provides research, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.
About
The mission of ACNM is to promote the health and well-being of women and infants within their families and communities through the development and support of the profession of midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives, and certified midwives. The philosophy inherent in the profession states that nurse-midwives believe every individual has the right to safe, satisfying health care with respect for human dignity and cultural variations.
Activities
Our Scope of Practice:
Midwifery as practiced by Certified Nurse-Midwives(CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs) encompasses primary care for women across the lifespan from adolescence beyond menopause, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. Midwives perform comprehensive physical exams, prescribe medications including contraceptive methods, order laboratory and other diagnostic tests, and provide health and welness education and counseling. The scope of practice for CNMs and CMs also includes treatment of male partners for sexually transmitted infections, and care of the normal newborn during the first 28 days of life.
Needs
New Members and Lapsed Members
Active Member Full active membership in the College open to any CNM or CM. Membership includes voting privileges and the ability to list your Practice on Find-A-Midwife.
Dues: $350
Active - First Year Discounted Active dues category for CNMs/CMs certified within the last year. Voting
Dues: $210
Active - Supporting Discounted Active dues category for CNMs & CMs meeting one or more of the following eligibility requirements: full-time student (non-midwifery)/disabled/retired/missionary/full-time volunteer/not employed/employed outside of midwifery. Voting
Dues: $187.50
Associate Membership category for those other than CNM/CMs or qualified students interested in midwifery and supporting the mission of ACNM. Associate members receive the Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health (including online access) and Quickeing. Non-Voting
Dues: $135
Active - Life Lifelong membership in ACNM. Voting
Dues: $5025
Student For students enrolled in ACNM accredited midwifery education programs. Non-Voting
Dues: $135
