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Idaho Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Idaho

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$90

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

Autonomous full practice authority; APRN/CNM is a licensed independent practitioner with no physician collaboration or supervision required (IDAPA 24.34.01)

Prescriptive Authority: Prescriptive authority automatic for graduates after December 31, 2015

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	$90
Total	$90

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$70

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Idaho RN Requirements