If a certified nurse midwife intends to alter his or her practice status by reason of a change in the setting, supervision by a different licensed practitioner, modification of the authorized medical functions, or for any other reason, he or she shall submit a new or amended practice agreement to the board for approval before any change may be permitted.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 38-614

  • Board: means the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses. See Nebraska Statutes 38-605
  • Certified nurse midwife: means a person certified by a board-approved certifying body and licensed under the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Practice Act to practice certified nurse midwifery in the State of Nebraska. See Nebraska Statutes 38-606
  • Licensed practitioner: means any physician licensed to practice pursuant to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act, whose practice includes obstetrics. See Nebraska Statutes 38-608
  • Practice agreement: means the written agreement authored and signed by the certified nurse midwife and the licensed practitioner with whom he or she is associated which:

    (1) Identifies the settings within which the certified nurse midwife is authorized to practice. See Nebraska Statutes 38-609

  • Supervision: means the ready availability of a collaborating licensed practitioner for consultation and direction of the activities of the certified nurse midwife related to delegated medical functions as outlined in the practice agreement. See Nebraska Statutes 38-610