American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

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Address:
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550
Silver Spring
MD
20910
United States
Phone:
+1-240-4851800
Fax:
+1-240-4851818
Professions:
Midwifery
Region of activity:
National
United States
Scope of membership:
National
United States
Founded Founded: 1955 Members Members: 7,000

Description

With roots dating to 1929, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is the oldest women's health care organization in the U.S. ACNM provides research, accredits midwifery education programs, administers and promotes continuing education programs, establishes clinical practice standards, creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress.

Mission / Aims

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.

Affiliations

Partner Associations:
International Confederation of Midwives