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Delaware Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Delaware
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$181
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
reduced
Reduced Practice
New CNMs must practice under a collaborative agreement with a physician for 2 years/4,000 hours before independent practice (24 Del. Code § 1936).
Prescriptive Authority: Full independent 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 | $181 |
| Total | $181 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $181 |
Continuing Education Requirements
30
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle
RN base; practice hours for APRN
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Delaware, you must first hold an active RN license. Delaware is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
State Board of Nursing
Official Name
Delaware Board of Nursing
Phone
302-744-4500
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Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: June 2026