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Iowa Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Iowa
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$81
Renewal Period
3 years
Practice Authority
full
Full Practice Authority
Full autonomous practice authority; collaborative agreement not required by Iowa Board of Nursing (ARNP role and scope).
Prescriptive Authority: Full independent authority; Schedule II-V
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 | $81 |
| Total | $81 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 3 years) | $81 |
Continuing Education Requirements
36
Contact hours required
3 years
Renewal cycle
National certification maintenance only
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Iowa, you must first hold an active RN license. Iowa is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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Based on 4 official sources • Last verified: June 2026