Continuing Education Updates
Nurse-midwives in NJ must obtain 30 CEUs every 2 years in order to get their NJ nursing licenses renewed. For more information, visit New Jersey Division of Consumers Affairs and under "News You Can Use" click on "A Continuing Education Letter to the Nursing Community - 2007". This letter very completely summarizes all the methods in which a nurse can satisfy this requirement. (posted 7/11/07)
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance For Midwives
Cornerstone Professional Liability Consultants is a “No Cost” independent brokerage company that specializes in medical malpractice insurance only. Unlike most agencies, we have the unique ability to aggressively market your insurance needs to several medical malpractice insurance carriers (see website). This enables us to offer you impartial advice and keep you abreast of any changes that may affect your practice along with the most competitive rates available. All our efforts on your behalf come at no cost to you.Chapter Meeting Information
Membership meetings, held at least four times a year, consist of dinner, continuing education, and business portion. Meeting schedule and minutes are available on the Chapter Website at http://www.newjerseymidwives.org/ to all paid chapter members through the Members Only section of the website. Let your voice be heard! Don't forget to support midwifery nationwide by becoming a member of our national organization at: http://acnm.org/join_acnm.cfm.Links For Midwives
American College of Nurse-Midwives - The American College of Nurse-Midwives promotes the health of women and babies through the development and support of the profession of midwifery as practiced by certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives.
myMidwife - This site provides information on midwifery, maternity, pregnancy, birth, women's health, and family centered care.
New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners - New Jersey's Medical Board is responsible for protecting the public's health and safety by determining qualifications of applicants for licensure, establishing standards for practice, and disciplining licensees who do not adhere to those requirements. In addition to physicians and podiatrists, the Board licenses and certifies certain other health care professionals.
Division of Consumer Affairs Midwifery Liaison Committee - The Midwifery Committee, which falls under the supervision of the State Board of Medical Examiners, is responsible for the regulation of nurse midwives.
