What is ACNM Connect?
ACNM Connect is an ACNM member-only forum enabling members to easily interact and work effectively together.
Is there a tutorial or guide on how to use ACNM Connect?
Yes, it can be found at http://connect.midwife.org/about/guide. The guide for installing and navigating the Connect app can be found here.
Can non-members participate in ACNM Connect?
ACNM Connect is a member-only benefit. Please become a member to access ACNM Connect as well as other ACNM member benefits.
Are there Community Guidelines?
Yes! Our Community Guidelines ensure our communities are welcoming for all members.
Can I post a request for a preceptor?
Request posts for a preceptor are to be posted in the specific Affiliate OR Region in which you are looking for a preceptor only. However, posting a request for a preceptor on Connect may not be as effective as contacting your midwifery program director directly. Note that midwifery programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) are required to provide all midwifery students with preceptors for their clinical education requirements, which may or may not be in the student's local community. You may be required to travel. Contact the ACME if your program is not providing you with a preceptor HERE or call ACME at (703) 835-4565.
What if I have a question or concern?
If you have a question or concern about content posted on CONNECT, contact the ACNM staff at connect@acnm.org.
Where are the ['Midwives Teaching Midwives', Clinical Management, etc.] groups?
Community Interest Groups may be found under Communities > All Communities, then under All Community Types, select Community Interest Group. If the community you are looking for is not visible, it may be dormant. Please contact connect@acnm.org if you are interested in revitalizing the group.
How do I request a new Community?
For information on how to request a community, please visit connect.midwife.org/request or contact connect@acnm.org.
How do I unsubscribe (and/or change email frequency) from a community?
In the main menu, click on your photo icon, select PROFILE > MY ACCOUNT > COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS, then select how often you would like to receive emails for each community. Your options are: Daily Digest, Real Time, or No Email. You can also find visual instructions via the ACNM Connect Guide by clicking here.
How do I connect directly with another member?
Connections can occur by (1) clicking on a member’s profile and selecting 'add as contact' OR (2) searching your profile directory Profile > My Connections > Contacts > Search Directory to find a member and then selecting 'add as contact.'
I have to copy and paste my signature in every post - help!
To maintain your signature across all posts, update your signature via your profile settings found under your picture in the upper right: Profile > My Account > Discussion Signature
Is it OK to post surveys?
ACNM does not allow solicitation of our members for non-approved surveys or research on ACNM Connect. Requests to access members via the ACNM mailing list or ACNM Connect, or to conduct surveys at the annual meeting, may be sent to the ACNM national office at executiveoffice@acnm.org.
Can I post job opportunities on ACNM Connect?
Job postings, openings, and/or inquiries are OK. Remember to post just ONCE in the most relevant community to avoid cross-posting and redundancy. Employers, make sure to post your jobs on MidwifeJobs.com – note that ACNM members receive discounts on select packages. Job seekers should also visit MidwifeJobs.com for job opportunities.