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Transcript: m 1 2 p b Y g X F Midwifery at University of Alabama at Birmingham By: JaLynne Koger University of Alabama at Birmingham Our story is one of remarkable growth in size, quality, reputation and impact. In a little more than four decades, UAB has transformed from its modest beginnings as an extension center into a doctoral research university and academic medical center. And we have the same audacious vision that led our founders to dream big dreams: To educate, advance discovery, care for the sick, respond to the needs of our community and establish Alabama as a progressive economic center that can change the world. University of Alabama at Birmingham Facts about UAB -UAB is a public school. -59% female 41% male 58% white, 26% black and the rest other. Facts about UAB Community around UAB Birmingham has 99 neighborhoods, and UAB’s students, faculty and staff can be found in almost every one. Service is an important part of what it means to be a Blazer; whatever your passion, you can find a way to take part here.There are a host of attractions only a short walk from UAB’s campus, including famous monuments of the civil rights movement and an award-winning urban ballpark. So you can step out and explore all that the Magic City has to offer. Community around UAB E What are the specific admissions requirement? UAB employs a holistic approach when reviewing candidates for admission to the university. Consideration for admission is based on three critical performance factors: (1) strength of curriculum, (2) grade point average (GPA), and (3) ACT or SAT scores. The academic profile for the 2016 freshman class includes an average high school GPA of 3.65 and average ACT of 22 or higher/SAT of 1200. All applicants are considered on an individual basis. What do midwives do? Midwives are specialists in pregnancy and giving birth with the role of looking after a pregnant woman and her baby during pregnancy, labour, birth and for up to 28 days after the birth of the baby. You should know the name of the midwife who is responsible for your midwifery care. What do midwives do? What education is needed? Nurse midwives must earn a master’s degree from an accredited program. These programs include both classroom education and clinical experience. Courses in anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology are common as well as coursework specific to the chosen APRN role. What education is needed? D Baccalaureate preparation in nursing is the basic educational level for entry into professional nursing practice. This foundational education includes both academic and professional nursing courses that provide a base for clinical competence and informed judgments about health and patient care in a variety of settings. These settings include, but are not limited to, home/community agencies, outpatient/ambulatory care, and hospital-based practice ranging from chronic to high acuity. Baccalaureate nursing education builds upon knowledge acquired from the humanities and biological, physical, social, and behavioral sciences. By engaging in state-of-the-art technologies, simulations, and other teaching strategies, the graduate is prepared to care for families and individuals of all ages. The integration of principles of nursing research and principles of leadership and management also assist the graduate to function as an informed member of an interdisciplinary health team. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse (RN). Bachelors in Nursing Degree What is the median pay for midwives? The median average pay is 107,460 per year $51.67 per hour. What is the median pay for midwives? What is the job growth outlook for this career? Nurse midwives is projected to grow 31 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will occur because of an increase in the demand for healthcare services. What is the job growth outlook for this career? What are the work schedules like? Work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, physicians' offices, and clinics. Most APRNs work full time. Community and independent midwives are regularly on call 24 hours and you should expect to be part of an on-call rota at some point in your career, and there is no on job training. What are the work schedules like? Work cited https://data.bls.gov/search/query/results?q=midwives http://www.uab.edu/students/admissions/?utm_source=home&utm_medium=button Work cited A Thank you!