How do they match: Nurse Midwives

  • Manage newborn care during the first weeks of life.
  • Develop and implement individualized plans for health care management.
  • Instruct student nurse midwives, medical students, or residents on the birthing process.
  • Prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations.
  • Write information in medical records or provide narrative summaries to communicate patient information to other health care providers.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Develop medical treatment plans.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care.
  • Maintain medical or professional knowledge.
  • Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Teach medical procedures to healthcare personnel.
  • Train medical providers.
  • Treat medical emergencies.