Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care, as well as gynecological and reproductive health services.
About CNM Licensing
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) are advanced practice registered nurses who provide comprehensive prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal care, as well as gynecological and reproductive health services.
Certified Nurse Midwives are Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) who specialize in women's reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. CNMs can practice independently in many states and provide a full range of primary healthcare services.
Scope of Practice
- Prenatal care and pregnancy management
- Labor and delivery management
- Postpartum and newborn care
- Well-woman gynecological care
- Family planning and contraception
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife, you must first hold an active RN license and complete a graduate-level nurse-midwifery program accredited by ACME. Most programs require clinical experience as an RN, particularly in maternal-child nursing or women's health.
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