CNM Advanced Practice

Florida Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Florida

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$110

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Restricted Practice

Supervision: per FL Stat. 464.012(3), a new CNM must practice within an established/supervisory protocol and a physician (ch. 458/459/466) shall maintain supervision for directing the specific course of medical treatment; CNM acts under 464.012(4)(c) require a protocol approved by facility medical staff or the physician backup. Autonomous (AAPRN) registration under s. 464.0123 is unavailable at initial licensure (requires 3,000 prior physician-supervised hours).

Prescriptive Authority: Autonomous Practice available after 3,000 supervised hours per HB 1067 (2023)

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	$110
Total	$110

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$60

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 3 hours required

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Florida RN Requirements