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Massachusetts Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Massachusetts
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$150
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
reduced
Reduced Practice
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Prescriptive Authority NOT issued by Board of Nursing; register with Massachusetts Drug Control Program
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 | $150 |
| Total | $150 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $180 |
Continuing Education Requirements
15
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle
2 hrs domestic/sexual violence required
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Massachusetts, you must first hold an active RN license. Massachusetts requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
Official Name
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Phone
617-973-0800
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Based on 1 official sources • Last verified: January 2026