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Illinois Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Illinois
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$125
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
reduced
Reduced Practice
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Full Practice Authority available after 250 hrs collaboration/4,000 patient contact hours
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 | $125 |
| Total | $125 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $80 |
Continuing Education Requirements
80
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle
Pharmacology: 20 hours required
10 hours opioid required
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Illinois, you must first hold an active RN license. Illinois requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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