CNM Advanced Practice

Colorado Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Colorado

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$75

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

Full (autonomous) practice authority; no collaborative practice agreement or physician supervision required as a condition of licensure (C.R.S. 12-255-112; CO removed CNM supervisory clause in 2000).

Prescriptive Authority: Provisional authority first; 1,000-hour mentorship required for full authority

1 Education Requirements

Degree Required

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Program Requirements

Complete accredited Certified Nurse Midwife program
Hold active RN license in the state
Clinical hours as specified by program

2 National Certification

Certification Body

AMCB

Required

Yes

American Midwifery Certification Board

3 Fees

Initial Licensure

Application Fee	$75
Total	$75

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$108

Prerequisites

To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Colorado, you must first hold an active RN license. Colorado is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.

RN Requirements View Colorado RN Requirements