How Does a Nurse Practitioner's Role Differ from That of a Certified

question 2

Multiple Choice

How does a nurse practitioner's role differ from that of a certified nurse midwife with regard to maternity care?

• A) The nurse practitioner does not usually deliver babies but cares for women before and after delivery.
• B) The certified nurse midwife cannot prescribe medications,but a nurse practitioner does have prescribing privileges.
• C) The certified nurse midwife is hired by the hospital,whereas a nurse practitioner practices independently and does not have hospital privileges.
• D) The certified nurse midwife and the nurse practitioner have very similar roles with little difference between the two.