This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to certified nurse midwives. Key changes include the elimination of practice agreements, which previously governed the collaboration between certified nurse midwives and physicians. The bill introduces new definitions and clarifies the scope of practice for certified nurse midwives, allowing them to provide a broader range of health care services, including prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care, as well as gynecological services and primary care for females. It also establishes that certified nurse midwives can refer patients to other health care providers when necessary.

Additionally, the bill updates the definitions of various terms, such as "health care provider" and "collaboration," and specifies that certified nurse midwives can engage in consultation and referral processes. The amendments aim to harmonize the provisions of the Certified Nurse Midwifery Practice Act with other related acts and ensure that certified nurse midwives can operate more independently while still maintaining a collaborative relationship with other health care professionals. The bill also repeals certain outdated sections of the law to streamline the regulatory framework for certified nurse midwives in Nebraska.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-206, 38-601, 38-603, 38-604, 38-606, 38-607, 38-608, 38-610, 38-611, 44-2803