Tag: Nurse Midwifery

College of Nursing, Regional One to Offer Midwifery Care in Lauderdale County

Written by Leigh Ann Roman

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Clinical Care

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Nursing is working with Regional One Health to bring nurse midwifery to Lauderdale County – one of many Tennessee counties dubbed a maternity care desert because residents there have no access to obstetric care. The College of Nursing offers a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree… Read More

Resilience, Community Support Push Midwifery Student toward Goal after Tragedy

Written by Leigh Ann Roman

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Education
Allison Doyle looks through a microscope.

Empowering. That is how Alison Doyle describes the care she received from a midwife during her first pregnancy at age 20. “She was really compassionate and caring and encouraged us to read books about childbirth and research all the recommendations she made,” Doyle said. “I wanted everyone to be treated this way.” National Midwifery Week… Read More