Ruth's Training and Continuing Education
In 1977, at the age of 19, I began my apprenticeship with my aunt, a lay-midwife of 10 years midwifery experience. I have served in the Tulsa area since 1977, and much of my training began as "hands-on" experience. There are also countless hours of self-study and research. However, in 1997 I began my formal education towards a degree in nurse midwifery.
Current Certification & Licenses
- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - American College of Nurse Midwives
- Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) - Midwives Alliance of North America
Education and Experience
- Masters of Science in Nursing Degree - Nurse Midwifery at State University of New York 2002 - 2005
- Bachelor's Degree - Northeastern State University (2001-2002)
- Associates Degree Nursing - Tulsa Community College (1997 - 2001)
- Associates Degree Liberal Arts - Tulsa Community College (1997 - 2001)
- Certified Professional Midwife w/ North American Registry of Midwives (1997)
- Certified Senior Midwife w/ Oklahoma Midwives Alliance (1985-2005)
- Nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician (1983-1989)
- Certified in CPR (adult and infant) 1983 thru present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (2005 - present)
- Intensive Midwifery studies with Maternity Center in El Paso, TX (1977-1983)
- Neonatal Symposium - St. John's (1986)
- 18 months apprenticeship (1977-1978)
Somehow, I have fulfilled continuing education hours in some form every year since 1983. In December of 2011,
I delivered my 1,700th baby.
Midwifery in Oklahoma
Legal Status
I am licensed by the State of Oklahoma as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
I also hold my certification as a Certified Professional Midwife.
A Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) is formally trained in nursing with extended formal
training at a Master’s level in midwifery.
A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) has received less formal training through
sources such as apprenticeship, workshops, correspondence courses, reading, selftraining and experience, then successfully passes the North American Registry of
Midwives exam. The state of Oklahoma does not provide licensing or certification of
CPMs.
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