CNM Advanced Practice

Texas Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Texas

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$100

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

restricted

Restricted Practice

Physician supervision required: a Texas CNM (APRN) practices and prescribes only under a delegating physician via a written prescriptive authority agreement, acting under adequate physician supervision, with physician-directed monthly QA meetings and chart review (Tex. Occ. Code Ch. 157, esp. 157.0512(a),(e),(f)).

Prescriptive Authority: Collaborative agreement required; Jurisprudence Exam mandatory

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	$100
Total	$100

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$70

Continuing Education Requirements

Contact hours required

2 years

Renewal cycle

2 jurisprudence/ethics every 3rd renewal; 400 practice hours required

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Texas RN Requirements