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Oklahoma Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Oklahoma
Processing Time
4-8 weeks
Initial Cost
$70
Renewal Period
2 years
Practice Authority
reduced
Reduced Practice
Reduced practice authority with some limitations
Prescriptive Authority: Supervised OR Independent prescriptive authority available
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 | $70 |
| Total | $70 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $125 |
Continuing Education Requirements
24
Contact hours required
2 years
Renewal cycle
Pharmacology: 15 hours required
RN base + pharmacology for Rx
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in Oklahoma, you must first hold an active RN license. Oklahoma is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
State Board of Nursing
Official Name
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Phone
405-962-1800
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Based on 1 official sources • Last verified: January 2026