CNM
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New Mexico Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in New Mexico
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$100
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
full
Full Practice Authority
Autonomous CNM practice; NMAC 16.11.2 grants CNMs independent practice and prescriptive authority with no required collaborative practice agreement or physician supervision.
Prescriptive Authority: CNPs maintain their own formulary
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 | $200 |
| Total | $100 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $110 |
Continuing Education Requirements
30
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle
30 RN + 20 specialty
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in New Mexico, you must first hold an active RN license. New Mexico is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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Clinically reviewed by Clinical Review Team
Based on 2 official sources • Last verified: June 2026