Midwifery: A Longstanding Tradition and a Modern Success Story
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Overview
In this presentation, Lauren Paynter APRN, CNM discusses the role of a Nurse Midwife compared to various provider types, the impact midwives have on women, families, and communities, and the opportunities for growth in the United States.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Define ‘Certified Nurse Midwife’
- Describe the History of Nurse Midwifery
- Differentiate CNM, OBGYN, Doula Roles
- Recognize Opportunities for Growth of Midwifery
Speakers
Certified Nurse Midwife
Lauren Paynter is Certified Nurse Midwife who has focused her career on taking care of women and families. She believes in creating an experience that is tailored to a person’s individual preferences and health needs. She also wholeheartedly believes in empowering and educating her patients, so they are at the center of their own healthcare journey. Lauren attended Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. As a central Kentucky native, she has a passion for serving her community. After working as a labor and delivery nurse, emergency room nurse, and house supervisor in the community, she chose to seek the opportunity for greater growth and advance her career at Frontier Nursing University where she specialized in nurse midwifery. She studied the impact Nurse Midwives can have on women, families, and communities and has a special interest in improving health disparities and creating equal access to care for minority groups.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Kentucky Board of Nursing.
KBN Approval. This offering for contact hours is provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). KBN Provider Number: 1-0001. KBN CE Providership Approval through December 31, 2025. KBN approval of an individual continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program/offering content. 50 minutes = 1.0 KBN Contact Hour.
Disclosures
Originally offered October 12, 2023. Please be aware any interactive elements of the presentation were only applicable during the live viewing.
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- 12 Oct 2023 Lauren Paynter.pptx (Size: 8.93 MB)
Duration: 32 minutes | Quality: HD
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