Abstract
Healthcare resources are stretched perilously thin and the demand for primary healthcare services has never been greater. Despite this demand for service, relatively little is known about the practice environment of primary healthcare providers, particularly certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), where workforce surveys frequently include these specialists within the broader nurse practitioner category. A distinct professional discipline, nurse-midwives are one type of primary care provider recommended to enhance access to services. The objective of this study was to understand the nature of the nurse-midwifery practice environment in the state of Colorado. Online survey of Colorado CNMs (N = 328) found little ethnic/racial diversity and an aging workforce, with most providing care in an urban, hospital/medical center environment. Several key legislative issues were identified though respondents felt ill prepared to engage in legislative change. Overall, CNMs were optimistic about the future of midwifery and were largely satisfied with their practice.
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