N 4.05(7)(a)
(a) Violation of any of the rules of conduct for registered nurses in
ch. N 7 or for violation of the rules governing nurse-midwives under
ch. N 4.
N 4.05(7)(c)
(c) Provision of fraudulent information on an application for licensure.
N 4.05 History
History: Cr.
Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85; r. and recr. (5) (a), am. (1) to (3) and (6),
Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90;
CR 03-009: am. (5) (b)
Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-2003.
N 4.06
N 4.06
Scope of practice. N 4.06(1)(1) The scope of practice is the overall management of women's health care, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum care for newborns, family planning, and gynecological services consistent with the standards of practice of the American College of Nurse-Midwives and the education, training, and experience of the nurse-midwife.
N 4.06(2)
(2) The nurse-midwife shall collaborate with a physician with postgraduate training in obstetrics pursuant to a written agreement with that physician.
N 4.06(3)
(3) The nurse-midwife shall consult with the consulting physician regarding any complications discovered by the nurse-midwife, or refer the patient pursuant to the written agreement.
N 4.06(4)
(4) Upon referral, the nurse-midwife may manage that part of the care of the patient which is appropriate to the knowledge and skills of the nurse-midwife.
N 4.06 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1981, No. 312, eff. 1-1-82; renum. from N. 6.05,
Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85;
CR 03-009: am.
Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-2003.
N 4.07
N 4.07
Limitations on the scope of practice. N 4.07(1)
(1) The nurse-midwife shall not independently manage those complications that require referral pursuant to the written agreement.
N 4.07(2)
(2) The nurse-midwife may not perform deliveries by forceps or Caesarean section. The nurse-midwife may use vacuum extractors only in emergency delivery situations.
N 4.07(3)
(3) The nurse-midwife may not assume responsibilities, either by physician-delegation or otherwise, which he or she is not competent to perform by education, training or experience.
N 4.07(4)
(4) Following notification of a physician as required by s.
441.15 (4), Stats., a nurse-midwife may continue to manage the delivery when complications occur if emergency measures are required and the physician has not yet arrived.
N 4.07 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1981, No. 312, eff. 1-1-82; renum. from N. 6.06,
Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85;
CR 03-009: am. (1) and (2)
Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-2003.
N 4.08
N 4.08
Licensure and exception. N 4.08(1)
(1) No person may practice or attempt to practice nurse-midwifery or use the title or letters "Certified Nurse-Midwife" or "C.N.M.", "Nurse-Midwife" or "N.M.", or anything else to indicate that he or she is a nurse-midwife unless he or she is licensed under this chapter.
N 4.08(2)
(2) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed either to prohibit or to require a license under this chapter for any person lawfully practicing professional nursing within the scope of a license granted under
ch. 441, Stats.
N 4.08 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1981, No. 312, eff. 1-1-82; renum. from N. 6.07,
Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85; am.
Register, May, 1990, No. 413, eff. 6-1-90.
N 4.09
N 4.09
Health care facilities where practice shall occur. A health care facility where the practice of nurse-midwifery may occur is one that has adequate equipment and personnel for conducting and monitoring the normal scope of practice and that has available methods for referral to or communication with a higher level care facility if the need arises.
N 4.09(2)
(2) Deliveries may be arranged for only in a facility which has adequate sanitation, thermal regulation, staffing, communication systems and medical back-up.
N 4.09(3)
(3) The above limitations do not apply to care given in emergency circumstances.
N 4.09 History
History: Cr.
Register, December, 1981, No. 312, eff. 1-1-82; renum. from N. 6.08,
Register, September, 1985, No. 357, eff. 10-1-85.
N 4.10
N 4.10
Malpractice insurance coverage. N 4.10(1)
(1) Nurse-midwives shall maintain in effect malpractice insurance evidenced by one of the following:
N 4.10(1)(b)
(b) Coverage under a group liability policy providing individual coverage for the nurse-midwife in the amounts set forth in s.
655.23 (4), Stats.
N 4.10(2)
(2) Notwithstanding
sub. (1), malpractice insurance is not required for any of the following:
N 4.10(2)(a)
(a) A federal, state, county, city, village or town employee who practices nurse-midwifery within the scope of his or her employment.
N 4.10(2)(b)
(b) A nurse-midwife who practices as an employee of the federal public health service under
42 USC 233 (g).
N 4.10(2)(c)
(c) A nurse-midwife who does not provide care for patients.
N 4.10(3)
(3) A nurse-midwife shall submit to the board satisfactory evidence that he or she has in effect malpractice insurance required by
sub. (1) at the time established for credential renewal under s.
440.08 (2) (a) 50., Stats.
N 4.10 Note
Note: Forms are available from the board office located at 1400 East Washington Avenue, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708.
N 4.10 History
History: Emerg. cr. eff. 11-05-02;
CR 03-009: cr.,
Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-2003.
