Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN

certified nurse midwife in Hastings & Grand Island, Nebraska

Specialty:  Certified Nurse Midwife & Advanced Nurse Practitioner  |  Locations: Hastings, NE| Grand Island, NE

Julie R. Runcie, CNM, APRN is a Certified Nurse Midwife at Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC, seeing patients at both the Hastings and Grand Island offices. With a background spanning Level II and Level III hospitals across Nebraska and Illinois, experience managing high-risk pregnancies, and a reputation for compassionate, empowering care, Julie brings exceptional skill and personal dedication to every birth she attends and every patient she serves.

About Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN — Hastings & Grand Island, Nebraska

Julie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Creighton University and her Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Midwifery from Frontier Nursing University. Prior to joining Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC, she served in both Level II and Level III hospital settings across Nebraska and Illinois, gaining broad experience in high-acuity obstetric care.


Most recently, Julie worked at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings as a Charge Nurse and Preceptor, where she mentored new nurses and contributed to a culture of clinical excellence in labor and delivery. Her hands-on expertise includes managing high-risk pregnancies, supporting unmedicated and medicated labors, assisting in cesarean deliveries, and providing newborn resuscitation.


Julie is board-certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and is a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives. She is known for her compassionate bedside manner, strong clinical leadership, and her belief that women deserve to feel informed, respected, and empowered throughout their pregnancy and birth experience.


Outside of her clinical work, Julie volunteers at North Shore Church in Hastings, where she teaches Sunday School and serves on the Worship and Women's Ministry Teams.

Education & Training

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Creighton University
  • Master of Science in Nursing – Nurse Midwifery: Frontier Nursing University
  • Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board
  • Professional Membership: American College of Nurse-Midwives
  • Clinical Background: Level II and Level III hospitals, Nebraska and Illinois; Charge Nurse & Preceptor, Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings 

Testimonials from Julie's Patients

Midwifery & Women's Health Services Provided by Julie Runcie, CNM

Obstetric & Maternity Care

  • Prenatal care from first trimester through delivery
  • Antepartum monitoring and high-risk pregnancy co-management
  • Labor support — unmedicated, medicated, and complex labors
  • Vaginal delivery and postpartum care
  • Cesarean delivery assistance
  • Newborn resuscitation and immediate newborn care
  • Postpartum follow-up and breastfeeding support
  • Pre-pregnancy counseling and family planning


Gynecologic Care

  • Annual well-woman exams and preventive screenings
  • Pap smears and cervical health
  • Birth control counseling and contraception management
  • STD screening and treatment
  • Referrals to OB-GYN physicians for surgical and specialty needs 

Office Locations — Where to See Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN

Hastings, NE Office

Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC

2115 N. Kansas Avenue, Suite 204

Hastings, NE 68901


Phone: (402) 463-6793


Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Grand Island, NE Office

Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC

1010 Diers Avenue

Grand Island, NE 68803


Phone: (308) 381-1490


Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM

Insurance Plans Accepted by Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN

Contact our office to confirm your specific coverage before scheduling.

Aetna®

Consociate

Medicaid

Midlands Choice

BCBS® (Blue Cross Blue Shield®)

Medica®

Medicare

UnitedHealthcare®

Frequently Asked Questions About Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN

  • Is Julie Runcie accepting new prenatal and obstetric patients?

    Yes. Julie welcomes new patients at both the Hastings and Grand Island offices. Call (402) 463-6793 or (308) 381-1490 to schedule, or book online through the Healow portal.

    Healow Portal

  • Does Julie have experience with high-risk pregnancies?

    Yes. Julie's background includes managing high-risk pregnancies in both Level II and Level III hospital settings, and she works in close collaboration with the board-certified OB-GYN physicians at the practice when additional medical oversight is needed.

  • Does Julie support unmedicated (natural) birth plans?

    Yes. Julie has extensive experience supporting both unmedicated and medicated labors and is committed to helping women achieve the birth experience that aligns with their values and preferences.

  • Is Julie a good fit if I want a midwifery-centered birth experience within a physician practice?

    Absolutely. At Obstetricians & Gynecologists, PC, the CNMs and OB-GYN physicians work as a collaborative team. This means patients who prefer a midwifery model care experience still have the full support of a physician practice behind them — ideal for women who want both the personalized connection of a midwife and the reassurance of having physicians available.

  • What insurance does Julie accept?

    She accepts Aetna, BCBS, Consociate, Medica, Medicaid, Medicare, Midlands Choice, and United Healthcare.

Schedule an Appointment with Julie Runcie, CNM, APRN

Julie is dedicated to providing exceptional, empowering maternity care — from your first prenatal visit through your postpartum recovery.



Hastings: (402) 463-6793  | Grand Island: (308) 381-1490