New York Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in New York
Important Note for New York
Midwifery is a SEPARATELY LICENSED profession in New York; RN is not required.
Full/independent practice: NY licensed midwives are not supervised and require no written practice agreement (Education Law Art. 140, eff. Nov 1, 2010); collaborative hospital relationship for consultation only.
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 | $322 |
| Total | $85 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 3 years) | $35 |
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in New York, you must first hold an active RN license. New York requires a state-specific RN license.
State Board of Nursing
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