The certified nurse midwife shall practice in accordance with the standards and functions developed by the American College of Nurse Midwives as recognized by the Board of Nursing and as congruent with Alabama law.

Author: Patricia E. Shaner, Attorney for the Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-21-85, 34-24-53.

Editor’s Note: Was previously Rule 540-X-8-.21, renumbered as per certification filed April 23, 2004; effective May 28, 2004.

History: New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003.