The Midwife Problem: An Interpretive Analysis of State Requirements for Written Practice Agreements
Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice
Published online on July 17, 2026
Abstract
Policy, Politics, & Nursing Practice, Ahead of Print.
Background:U.S. state licensing restrictions requiring written practice agreements for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) lack evidence of improved patient safety and instead contribute to maternity care workforce shortages. The objective of this study was ...
Background:U.S. state licensing restrictions requiring written practice agreements for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) lack evidence of improved patient safety and instead contribute to maternity care workforce shortages. The objective of this study was ...