American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

Overview:

Profession(s): Nurse-midwifery
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 1955
Members: 7,000
Address: 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1550, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, USA
Phone: 240-485-1800
Fax: 240-485-1818
Email: info@acnm.org
Website: www.acnm.org

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