Certified nurse midwife vs doula

Differences between certified nurse midwife and doula duties and responsibilities

Certified nurse midwife example responsibilities.

• Manage pap smear results using the most up-to-date ACOG guidelines including HPV testing, colposcopy, biopsy and ECC as indicated.
• Manage clinic personnel who supervise graduate clinical students and provide emergency midwifery clinical coverage to staff as necessary.
• Maintain clinical privileges at an academic institution managing patients in a high acuity setting in concert with maternal fetal medicine specialists.
• Participate in CQI/chart reviews, revise midwifery patient education system, assist with monthly scheduling of CNM's.
• Initiate and maintain electronic medical record (EMR) meaningful use application process with Medicaid.
• Full scope midwifery practice offering prenatal, perinatal, postpartum and gynecological services.
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Doula example responsibilities.

• Freelance henna tattoo artist; can draw free hand designs or use stencils.
• Market and advertise services via flyers, business cards, Facebook, etc.
• Provide in-patient counseling and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Train in cross-contamination and CPR.
• Update online website and Facebook.
• Certify in blood-borne pathogens, basic first aid, and CPR.
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