INFORMATION FOR CNM's ABOUT THE TENNESSEE CHAPTER OF ACNM -
a local chapter of the America College of Nurse-Midwives in Region III. ACNM Region III includes 
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

We welcome your questions!   Email us - chair@tnnursemidwives.org

(Click on any question below for answer.)
What is the purpose of the chapter and how will I benefit from joining?
Who can join (what are the Membership Categories and requirements for joining)?
What are the privileges of membership?
What is the structure of the chapter?
How much are dues and when are meetings held?
Who is the Regional Representative?
How can I become a CNM in Tennessee?
Chapter Bylaws
How can I be added to the Chapter's list-serve?

Click here for a printable Chapter Membership Application.

What is the purpose of the chapter and how will I benefit from joining?

• To support and encourage concerns and interests of nurse-midwives and nurse-midwifery students
• To encourage nurse-midwives to be active participants in functions relating to the ACNM
• To increase public knowledge of nurse-midwives and the realm of nurse-midwifery
• To promote communications with other organizations which affect maternal-child care
• To support and promote the philosophy of the ACNM
• To support and promote communication and professional achievement among nurse-midwives
• To provide continuing education opportunities

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Who can join (what are the Membership Categories and requirements for joining)?

To join, you must be a member of the ACNM, residing or practicing in Tennessee.

Membership categories (based on ACNM membership):

• Active Membership – College or ACNM Certification Council, Inc (ACC) certified nurse-midwives shall be accepted as active members
• Associate Membership – An active member who wishes associate membership shall be eligible if she/he becomes a full-time student; is actively engaged in missionary or organized volunteer services; is retired; is disabled or is not employed.
• Student Membership – A person eligible for student membership is one who is enrolled in a nurse-midwifery or midwifery education program accredited by, or with pre-accreditation status from, the ACNM Division of Accreditation or a graduate who is still eligible to complete the certification process.

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What are the privileges of membership?

• Active – may chair committees, make motions, vote and hold office.
• Associate – may chair committees, make motions, vote and hold office except the office of chairperson.
• Student – may serve on committees and are encouraged to participate; however, they may not make motions, vote nor hold office.

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What is the structure of the chapter?

Officers

• Chairperson
• Vice Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Chairperson: Julia Phillippi - juliaphillippi@cs.com
Vice Chairperson: Andrea Christianson - wolfmoonmw@bellsouth.net
Secretary: Deanna Pilkenton - deannapilk@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Elaine Moore - elaine.moore@vanderbilt.edu

Standing Committees

• Legislation – to keep the chapter abreast of current health related legislation and to keep the legislative committee of the ACNM informed of issues at the local level.
• Public Relations – to promote communication with other organizations involved in maternity care; to help educate the community about nurse-midwifery practice
• Archives – to keep a record of the history of nurse-midwifery within the state
• Peer Review – to develop, plan, provide materials and implement peer review for services in the state requesting peer review
• Ad hoc committees as needed

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How much are dues and when are meetings held?

Active Member: $30/year
Associate/Student: $15/year

Meetings are generally held 3 times per year. Look for meetings as posted on our Home page.

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Who is the Regional Representative?

Karen Sadar-Watt, CNM, MSN
Meridian, MS 39305
phone: 601-483-0179
email: michaelrwatt@cs.com

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) website - www.acnm.org

ACNM Region III includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee

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How can I become a CNM in Tennessee?

Education Program: Vanderbilt School of Nursing – Nurse-Midwifery Program

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing nurse-midwife program

Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing

Community Based Nurse-midwifery Education Program (CNEP)

www.midwives.org

suzan.ulrich@midwives.org 

If you are a CNM interested in licensure in Tennessee, an application may be obtained at
http://www2.state.tn.us/health/Boards/Nursing/

Tennessee State Board of Nursing

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How can I be added to the Chapter's list-serve?

Go to groups Yahoo.com and if not registered for Yahoo, fill out brief free registration then enter TNcnm in search box and follow the steps.