The University of New Mexico College of Nursing is training nurse-midwives to serve rural and underserved communities by building strong relationships and providing culturally sensitive care. Nichele Salazar, a graduate of UNM’s Nurse-Midwifery program, is serving her Jicarilla Apache community in New Mexico’s Four Corners region. She emphasizes the importance of midwives in providing care throughout a woman’s life, not just during pregnancy. Salazar also advocates for more diversity in the midwifery workforce, especially among Native Americans.
Donna Dineyazhe, another UNM graduate, is dedicated to giving back to her Navajo community through midwifery. She highlights the importance of representation in healthcare and the comfort that comes from seeing someone who looks like you. Dineyazhe credits UNM for the flexibility that allowed her to balance education, work, and family. Both Salazar and Dineyazhe found the challenges of their journey rewarding and fulfilling.
UNM’s DNP Nurse-Midwifery program provides students with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in rural and underserved communities. AMOR grant funding is available to support students pursuing careers in midwifery.
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