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Tag: nurse-midwives

Navy nurses attending class, 1940s. Image courtesy US Navy
Posted inFeatured, Health Reform, Healthcare Workers, Hospitals, Rural Health, State Health Policy

No Nursing Shortage in N.C., Unless You’re Rural

by Rose Hoban March 10, 2016August 6, 2017
Are Latina women missing prenatal visits due to fear of deportation? New research from Wake Forest University indicates that could be part of why these women receive fewer prenatal visits.
Posted inGender health

Fighting the Antiquated Image of Midwifery

by Hyun Namkoong April 16, 2015April 22, 2021
Nurse practitioners Katerina , Stephanie Limesand and Jan Disantostefano came to the General Assembly with more than 100 other NPs to advocate for fewer restrictions on their practice.
Posted inHealthcare Workers, NC Health Briefs, Rural Health, State Health Policy

Nurse Practitioners Ask Lawmakers to Ease Restrictions for Practice

by Hyun Namkoong March 19, 2015April 7, 2017
Posted inHealthcare Workers

Study Makes the Economic Case for Advanced Practice Nurses

by Editor March 17, 2015April 22, 2021
Posted inFeatured, Healthcare Workers, State Health Policy

Lawmakers Give Initial Nod to Loosened Midwife Practice

by Editor March 17, 2014February 16, 2018
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Posted inFeatured, State Health Policy

Legislative Roundup: Midwives, Autism Treatment Coverage

by Rose Hoban May 17, 2013October 19, 2021

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