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Career Pathways and Employment Experiences of Certified Nurse-Midwives Compared With Other Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the United States

Description
Examines how certified nurse midwife (CNM) demographics, career pathways, and job experiences changed from 2018-2022 and in comparison with other advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). Uses data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses. Features demographics and statistics including percentages of CNMs working in rural areas and Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Author(s)
Paula M. Kett, Kyla F. Woodward, Shahida Shahrir, Selina A. Mohammed
Citation
Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 0(1)
Date
04/2026
Tagged as
Health workforce supply and demand · Maternal health workforce · Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data