Assignment Objectives

1. Demonstrate communication, professionalism, and collaboration skills

· Submit the powerpoint to the drop box prior to the start of the session

· Arrive on time with a working microphone and camera

· Meet from a quiet location with a stable internet connection

· Present your information live, succinctly, and clearly

· Actively engage in discussion of your peers’ projects without distraction

2. Develop an understanding of the ACNM core documents and their application to practice

· Select one ACNM position statement or issue brief

· Briefly describe the selected statement

· Discuss how three of the ACNM Code of Ethics apply to the position statement or issue brief you selected

· Describe which three of the Hallmarks of Midwifery the position statement or issue brief illustrates

· Reflect on how this will guide your practice as a nurse-midwife

3. Appreciate the value of collegial networks and collaborative learning.

You signed up for this session in week 1 of the course. Please check your calendar for the date and time you signed up for. Your faculty will provide joining information.

Each student will choose a position statement from the list of ACNM Position Statements, Clinical Bulletins, or Issue Briefs (links located in Module 4). You’ll apply ethical principles and the Hallmarks of Midwifery to your chosen statement and consider how this statement will affect future practice. Each student will present their slides in 3-5 minutes, with a few minutes for discussion after each presentation.

Step by Step Instructions.

1. Choose an ACNM position statement, Clinical Issue, or Issue Brief that addresses a topic that you are interested in.

2. Create your slides:

· Plan to briefly share the key points of the statement with your group. They should be familiar with your statement so you do not have to read it to them. Please do not use this time to provide a lengthy lecture about this topic. If the position statement is long, then bullet the salient points. Only share what you must to describe the position statement’s stance. (One slide)

· Identify 3 of the ACNM code of ethics that are relevant to your chosen statement. (One slide)

· Identify 3 of the Hallmarks of Midwifery (Hallmarks are found in the ACNM Core Competencies document) that the statement utilizes or illustrates. (One slide)

· Finish with a reflection on how you foresee the statement and the associated ethical implications/hallmarks or midwifery that may guide your practice (One slide)

· Follow these best practices for your presentation, including image attribution: https://library.frontier.edu/ld.php?content_id=57245504Links to an external site.

· Include a reference slide at the end using APA 7th edition.

· Practice your presentation–it should take 3-5 minutes to present.

3. Read the position statements chosen by the other participants in your group so you are prepared to discuss.

4. Submit your slides to the dropbox before your presentation begins–this assignment is due on the day of your presentation, NOT on the canvas due date!

5. Arrive at the correct session on time and presentation ready with headphones/earbuds available and in an environment conducive to participation.

6. Present your slides to the group & help facilitate a group discussion on your topic.

Optional– Accessing ACOG position statements

If anyone is interested in exploring and comparing an ACOG position statement, committee opinion, or practice bulletin on the same topic. They may access the ACOG document as follows