Paige Hardy

Paige Hardy is an Associate Professor of Nursing in the Nurse-Midwifery (M.S.) program at Bethel University's Graduate School. She has practiced full-scope midwifery in a rural critical access hospital in western Minnesota for 19 years, all with the same clinic. Her teaching focuses on midwifery perspectives, advanced pathophysiology, health assessment, and clinical practicums.

Education:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)/Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) from Frontier Nursing University (2003)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Minnesota (2021)

Research interests include variables affecting midwifery school success and retention. She actively participates in professional organizations such as the American College of Nurse-Midwives and local community roles like Chokio City Council Member and Stevens County Child Protection Team. Her work emphasizes rural healthcare access and midwifery education.