Section 4.06. Scope of practice.

 

(1)  The scope of practice is the overall management of women's health care, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care for newborns, family planning, and gynecological services consistent with the standards of practice of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the education, training, and experience of the nurse-midwife.

(2)  The nurse-midwife shall collaborate with a physician with postgraduate training in obstetrics pursuant to a written agreement with that physician.

(3)  The nurse-midwife shall consult with the consulting physician regarding any complications discovered by the nurse-midwife, or refer the patient pursuant to the written agreement.

(4)  Upon referral, the nurse-midwife may manage that part of the care of the patient which is appropriate to the knowledge and skills of the nurse-midwife.

History: Cr. Register, December, 1981, No. 312 , eff. 1-1-82; renum. from N. 6.05, Register, September, 1985, No. 357 , eff. 10-1-85; CR 03-009 : am. Register November 2003 No. 575 , eff. 12-1-2003.