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What is the difference between a licensed midwife and a certified nurse-midwife?

April 26, 2017certified licensed midwife nurse-midwife

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What is the difference between a licensed midwife and a certified nurse-midwife?

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A certified nurse-midwife is educated in two disciplines, nursing and midwifery. A licensed midwife is a direct-entry midwife; no education in any other profession is necessary before enrolling in a midwifery education program. Differences between the two kinds of midwives who are licensed and practice in Florida are explained further in the Information Session.