Massachusetts Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Massachusetts
Full practice authority: CNMs prescribe and practice without physician supervision; MGL c.112 s.80G requires only clinical relationships with OB-GYNs for consultation, collaborative management or referral as indicated by patient health status (no career-long CPA or 2-year supervised prescribing period as required for NPs/CRNAs).
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
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
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Based on 5 official sources • Last verified: June 2026