Labor and Delivery Nursing Experience: A Prerequisite for Midwifery Education?

Stec, Melissa A.; Arbour, Megan W.

doi:10.1111/jmwh.12718

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“…While most curricula, particularly in developed nations, are underpinned by the ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education (ICM, 2013), entry pathways and course duration vary. In the United States the majority of midwives are educated as nurses first, and complete midwifery education as a postgraduate degree after nursing (Stec & Arbour, 2018), similar to the historical Australian context. Only a small percentage are midwife only and are licensed to practise in a limited number of states.…”

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Double degree destinations: Nursing or midwifery

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Background: Double degrees in nursing and midwifery have evolved in Australia as a proposed solution to possible impending shortages of qualified midwives in the healthcare workforce. The double degree is seen as a more acceptable option in non-metropolitan areas in particular. Concern has been expressed however, about dilution of midwifery philosophy and graduates' opportunities in respect of future clinical practice. Aim: This study aimed to provide a better understanding of motivations and intentions of students who undertake the Bachelor of Nursing Science/Bachelor of Midwifery double degree. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed at four universities that offered double degrees in nursing and midwifery in three states of Australia. Students enrolled in first and fourth year of a double degree and graduates of a double degree were invited to complete an online survey comprised of Likert scales and items requiring free text responses. Quantitative data was analysed using SPSS and thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data. Findings: Participants indicated a clear preference for midwifery as a career with this preference increasing for each cohort at each stage of study. Discussion: Primary reasons for selecting a double degree were perceived increased opportunity for employment and use of nursing skills to enhance midwifery practice in a population with growing co-morbidities. A strong identification with midwifery philosophy and identity was also demonstrated. Conclusion: An understanding of motivations and career intentions of students undertaking double degree studies can inform future program development and workforce planning.

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confidence: 99%