By Stephanie Tillman, CNM, MSNMeeting
students and new graduates at last week’s Annual Meeting was absolutely
inspiring, and I was so proud of my profession as I listened to the
paths new midwives have chosen within midwifery and beyond. The eloquent
individuals who presented the Student Report (which will be available in the upcoming Summer issue of Quickening) to the Board and members of ACNM at the Business Meeting
discussed their desire to have more support from the College in
transitioning to the first year of practice. If you are one of the many
who have recently graduated, are looking for work, and are transitioning
to the first year of practice, here is a list of the topics that I, along with
Barbra Elenbaas in the ACNM Communications Department, created to best serve students seeking this
information. Since January, we have been thinking of what topics would
best serve the newest midwives learning to walk and talk the profession.
Feedback is always welcomed on what topics should be covered, so please
feel free to leave comments here and on Facebook. We would love to hear
what pressing issues we should cover next! Transitioning Into the Second Oldest Profession
Navigating the Midwifery Certification Exam
Evidence and Experience
Space, Place, and Histories
Finding Your Dream Job
Landing It
Flexibility For Any Position
Certification, Licensure, and Maintenance, Oh My!
From Student to Saveur, and the Argument for Hiring New Grads
Walking and Talking the Profession at the Annual Meeting
Stephanie Tillman is a
recently-graduated Nurse-Midwife now practicing full-scope midwifery in the
urban United States, at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and as a
member of the National Health Service Corps (NHSC). With a background in global
health and experience in international clinical care, the impact of public
health and the broader profession of midwifery are present in all her thoughts
and works. Stephanie's blog, Feminist
Midwife, discusses issues related to women, health, and care. Find out
more at www.feministmidwife.com and follow her on Twitter at @feministmidwife.
