In a virtual meeting held on September 23, 2025, the Board of Registered Nursing's Nurse Midwifery Advisory Committee convened to discuss key issues affecting the nursing community in California. With the chair and vice chair absent, Executive Officer Loretta Melby took the lead, establishing a quorum and welcoming new public member Amelia Khan, a student eager to learn more about the nursing field.

The meeting began with procedural housekeeping, including a reminder about the format for public comments via the Webex platform. The board moderator explained how attendees could participate, emphasizing the importance of structured communication during the session. However, despite the invitation for public input, no comments were received from the audience, either online or in person.

As the meeting progressed, the committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 18, 2025. This approval was a routine but essential step in maintaining transparency and accountability within the board's operations.

A notable shift in the agenda occurred when committee member Kim Dow proposed moving a presentation on the nurse midwife workforce survey to an earlier slot in the meeting. This adjustment highlighted the committee's responsiveness to pressing topics, ensuring that discussions about workforce dynamics would take precedence.

The meeting underscored the committee's commitment to engaging with both its members and the public, even in a virtual format. As the session continued, the focus remained on fostering a collaborative environment to address the evolving needs of the nursing profession in California. The discussions held during this meeting are expected to influence future policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing nursing practices and education in the state.