Empowering Nurses, Transforming Care

AWHONN is dedicated to equipping nurses with the resources, education, and tools they need to excel in their careers and make a meaningful impact on the health of women, pregnant people, newborns, and families.  

Explore our comprehensive collection of resources aimed to help you succeed in your critical role. Whether you’re advancing clinical expertise, staying informed through research, or advocating for better care, we’re here to support you at every step. 

Nurse Resources: Clinical & Practical Tools

Access essential research, courses, and materials designed to empower your practice and support your professional growth.

CDC Guidance

AWHONN has gathered key CDC educational resources on maternal health and mortality for nurses and communities. Explore this curated collection to stay informed and promote transparency, equity, and evidence-based care.

AWHONN Back to Basics: Foundations of Mindful Care

This resource focuses on fostering meaningful bedside connections, building trust with patients and families, and achieving successful outcomes through time-tested techniques. 

AWHONN SBARs: Inclusive and Equitable Patient Care

Promote cultural competence and inclusivity in your care with AWHONN’s SBARs (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) graphics. These resources provide practical insights for understanding and supporting patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring every interaction is respectful, equitable, and culturally informed. 

Respectful Maternity Care Implementation Toolkit (RMC-IT)

Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) emphasizes the fundamental rights of women, newborns, and families, promoting equitable access to evidence-based care while recognizing each patient’s unique needs and preferences. Addressing implicit and explicit bias in healthcare is essential to ensuring positive outcomes and reducing harm during intrapartum and postpartum care.

The RMC Implementation Toolkit offers practical tools and guidance to help your organization adopt the 10-Step “C.A.R.E. P.A.A.T.T.H.” framework.