Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 410 - RULES OF GEORGIA BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 410-11 - REGULATION OF ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES
Rule 410-11-.02 - Rules for Certified Nurse-Midwives
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 410-11-.02
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Definition.
(a) A certified nurse-midwife is a registered
professional Nurse who has completed/graduated from a post-basic educational
program for nurse midwives which included theoretical and practical components
and evidence of advanced pharmacology within the curriculum or as a separate
course. The certified nurse-midwife is certified by the ACNM Certification
Council and is authorized to practice by the Board.
(2) Scope and Standards of Practice for the Certified Nurse-Midwife.
(a) The certified
nurse-midwife (CNM) provides independent management of women's health care,
focusing particularly on pregnancy, childbirth, the postpartum period, care of
the newborn, and the family planning and gynecological needs of women. The
certified nurse-midwife practices within a health care system that provides for
consultation, collaborative management, or referral as indicated by the health
status of the client. The certified nurse-midwife must practice in accordance
with the Board-approved American College of Nurse-Midwives' current Standards
for the Practice of Nurse-Midwifery.
(3) Requirements to Practice as a Certified Nurse-Midwife:
(a) Prior to January 1, 1999,
and applicant who submits the following items may be authorized to practice as
a certified nurse-midwife:
1.Evidence of
current licensure as a registered professional nurse in Georgia;
2.A completed Board application with required
fee;
3.Official transcript which
verifies graduation from a post-basic educational program for nurse-midwives
which includes theoretical and practical components and evidence of advanced
pharmacology within the curriculum or as a separate course, and;
4.Verification of current national
certification from the ACNM Certification Council. If certified prior to
January 1, 1996, evidence of enrollment in the Continuing Competency Assessment
Program of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, which bears current cycle
dates, must be provided.
(b) Beginning January 1, 1999, for initial
authority to practice as a certified nurse midwife, and applicant must submit
an official transcript which verifies completion/graduation with a master's or
higher degree in nursing or a graduate degree with a concentration in
nurse-midwifery, evidence of advanced pharmacology within the curriculum or as
a separate course, in addition to the requirements stated in
410-11-.02(3)(a)1., 2. and 4.
(4) Biennial Renewal of Board Authorization to Practice as a Certified Nurse-midwife:
(a)
The date for renewal of Board authorization as a certified nurse-midwife will
coincide with the renewal of the registered professional nurse
license.
(b) Authorization to
practice as a certified nurse-midwife shall expire on January 31st of
odd-numbered years and shall be administratively revoked if not
renewed.
(c) For continued
authority to practice, the certified nurse-midwife must submit:
1.A completed renewal application for
advanced nursing practice;
2.A copy
of current national certification with expiration date from the ACNM
Certification Council. If certified prior to January 1, 1996, evidence of
enrollment in the Continuing Competency Assessment Program of the American
College of Nurse-Midwives, which bears current cycle dates must be
provided.
3.Payment of the renewal
fee.
(d) A renewal
application, received with a postmark date after January 31 of odd numbered
years, will be returned to the applicant. Thereafter, the applicant must apply
to reinstate the authorization.
O.C.G.A. §§ 43-1-4, 43-1-25, 43-26-2, 43-26-3 and 43-26-5.
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