CNM Faculty typically balance teaching, clinical supervision, curriculum development, and student mentoring. A primary challenge is staying current with both clinical advancements in nurse-midwifery and best practices in nursing education, which requires ongoing professional development. Faculty members often collaborate with academic colleagues and clinical partners to ensure students gain comprehensive, hands-on training. Additionally, effective time management is important due to the combination of classroom, clinical, and administrative duties. This dynamic, rewarding environment provides opportunities to directly shape the next generation of nurse midwives.