CNM Advanced Practice

Pennsylvania Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Pennsylvania

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$105

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

reduced

Reduced Practice

Reduced practice: PA requires a CNM to enter and file a collaborative agreement with a physician as a condition of midwifery practice and prescribing (49 Pa. Code Ch. 18).

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	$50
Total	$105

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$81

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

Pharmacology: 16 hours required

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Pennsylvania RN Requirements