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Vermont Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements

Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in Vermont

Processing Time

4-8 weeks

Initial Cost

$100

Renewal Period

2 years

Practice Authority

reduced

Reduced Practice

New CNMs must practice under a collaborative provider agreement until completing 24 months and 2,400 hours (Vermont 26 V.S.A. 1613, Transition to Practice); independent practice allowed only thereafter.

Prescriptive Authority: Full independent authority

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	$115
Total	$100

Renewal

Renewal Fee (every 2 years)

$100

Prerequisites

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

RN Requirements View Vermont RN Requirements