Curriculum Vitae – Katherine S. Puls, CNM/APN, MS

Certified Nurse Midwife

Education:

Kathy was graduated in 1969 fromMinnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.  

Post Graduate Education:

She completed her Masters of Science Degree in Maternal and Newborn Nursing at the University of Utah in 1971.

Licensure and Board Certification:

Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois.  (RN)

Certified as a nurse midwife by the American College of Nurse Midwives.  (CNM)

Licensed by the state of Illinois as an Advance Practice Nurse. (APN)

Hospital Appointments:

Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston Hospital

What is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)?

CNMs are educated to provide care for women throughout their life cycle.  This includes family planning, preconception counseling, care during pregnancy and labor, as well as catching the baby, supporting breastfeeding and facilitating early bonding. Nurse midwives also provide well woman gynecological care to women from their teen years through their menopausal years.   Advanced Practice Nurses  (APNs) can do physical exams, order medications, laboratory tests, ultrasounds, and mammograms.  They work with their collaborating physicians to provide quality care for their patients focusing on patient and family support and education.