West Virginia Certified Nurse Midwife License Requirements
Complete guide to becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife in West Virginia
Reduced practice: WV requires a written collaborative agreement with a physician for prescriptive authority; independent prescribing allowed only after 3 years documented collaboration (W. Va. Code 30-7-15b).
Prescriptive Authority: Collaboration required for first 3 yrs/3,000 hrs; then independent
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 | $80 |
Renewal
| Renewal Fee (every 2 years) | $35 |
Continuing Education Requirements
Pharmacology: 12 hours required
12 clinical required
Prerequisites
To become a Certified Nurse Midwife in West Virginia, you must first hold an active RN license. West Virginia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so you may hold a multistate RN license.
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Based on 5 official sources • Last verified: June 2026