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Kentucky Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Kentucky
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$165
Renewal Period
1 years
Practice Authority
reduced
Reduced Practice
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Collaborative agreement required
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 | $165 |
| Total | $165 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 1 years) | $55 |
Continuing Education Requirements
14
Contact hours required
1 years
Renewal cycle
Pharmacology: 5 hours required
Annual; one-time: 2 hrs suicide prevention, 1.5 hrs pediatric abusive head trauma, 3 hrs domestic violence
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Kentucky, you must first hold an active RN license. Kentucky is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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Based on 1 official sources • Last verified: January 2026