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North Dakota Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in North Dakota

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$120

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

full

Full Practice Authority

Full/autonomous practice authority; no collaborative practice agreement or physician supervision required (NDAC 54-05-03.1; physician-collaboration rule 54-05-03.1-12 repealed).

Prescriptive Authority: Independent; no collaborative agreement required; 400 practice hours per renewal

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	$125
Total	$120

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$60

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 15 hours required

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View North Dakota RN Requirements