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Maryland Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Maryland

Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$50
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
full
Full Practice Authority

Full/autonomous practice: COMAR 10.27.05.06 permits independent management of clients; collaboration with a physician only as needed (no signed collaborative practice agreement or supervision required).

Prescriptive Authority: Full independent authority

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 $50
Total $50

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years) $210

Prerequisites

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