California
$183,740
Hawaii
Massachusetts
Maine
Oregon
Top paying metropolitan areas for Nurse-Midwives are:
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | $202,230 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $199,750 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $184,800 |
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | $183,290 |
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $178,900 |
Becoming a Certified Nurse-Midwife takes multiple steps and includes earning an advanced degree. As of 2010, a graduate degree is the minimum requirement for entry to midwifery practice as a CNM. In other words, it can take several years to achieve your goal of becoming a CNM.
Here’s what your educational path will look like:
Before you can become a CNM, you must become an RN. That requires graduating from a program of study that is approved by your State Nursing Board, either a bachelor’s degree or associate degree program. Upon completion, you have to pass the NCLEX-RN in order to begin practicing.
Many graduate-level nursing programs require one or more years of nursing experience in order to gain admission.
Most APRN programs prefer candidates who have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, according to the BLS. Therefore, if you became an RN via an associate degree program, you will most likely have to seek out a bridge program that will allow you to go straight into a master’s program. Depending on the program (and whether or not you’re starting out with a bachelor’s degree), it can take two or more years to complete your degree.
This certification is offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board , and you’ll have to pass its national qualifying exam. Once this is achieved, you will be licensed to practice in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia and US territories.
What I Love About Being a Nurse Midwife "I love that I get to play a role in patients discovering their own strength. I love that I get to support families through some of the most challenging and most fulfilling moments in their lives. Midwifery is truly a calling and my education has enabled me to answer the call."
These are the top 5 best CNM programs, check out our full list of the best programs here: Best midwifery schools.
Vanderbilt’s midwifery program is located next door to their University Medical Center, which is also one of the top medical centers in the nation. They boast a rigorous midwifery program and one of the largest nurse-midwifery programs in the US.
Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, is located between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade mountain range. Many Nurse-Midwifery students appreciate the geographical beauty of the area and the fact that the state has a solid reproductive and maternity care reputation. Nurse-midwives are present in nearly 20% of all births in the Portland area!
The OHSU Nurse-Midwifery program has taught students for over 30 years between the university hospital and surrounding clinics. Students learn by attending many of the births at the OHSU hospital.
The University of Michigan (UM) at Ann Arbor, Michigan, offers two options for nurses who want to be nurse-midwives:
The UPenn midwifery program offers unique clinical education opportunities offered through the school and the most current research in the field. Some of the skills they say they teach that may not be available through other programs include procedures such as OB ultrasonography, IUD insertion, and endometrial biopsies, to name a few.
East Carolina University in North Carolina has a nurse-midwifery program to prepare registered nurses to become competent practitioners of nurse-midwifery and become Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs).
>> Top Certified Nurse Midwife Programs
Today, just about 10 percent of US births are attended by midwives. According to the BLS , there were 8,200 midwives practicing in the United States in 2022.
The BLS predicts the employment of CNMs is projected to grow by 6 percent by 2032 from 2022-2032. There will be a need for an additional 500 CNMs per year by 2032.
Recertification by the American Midwifery Certification Board is required every five years. CNMs have two main certificate maintenance options:
Option 1 requires CNMs to complete three modules over a 5 year period and submit proof of 20 hours of relevant continuing education. One module must be completed in EACH of the three areas of practice: Antepartum and Primary Care of the Pregnant Woman; Intrapartum, Postpartum, and Newborn; and Gynecology and Primary Care for the Well-Woman.
Option 2 allows a CNM to retake the certification exam as another means to demonstrate continued competence in midwifery practice.
Embarking on a CNM career is exciting, but challenging. To learn more about the profession, it’s a great idea to explore the career resources and information that professional organizations have to offer. Here are two to look into if you’re an aspiring CNM:
Because of the nature of a CNMs expertise, finding work shouldn’t be a challenge no matter where you live. Add to that the fact that the demand for nurses overall is strong as much of the workforce is reaching retirement age.
CNMs are also not limited to hospitals, as many run their own private practices or work in groups with OB/GYNs.
Take a look at some current openings for nurse jobs in your area to get an idea of the positions available.
What degree does a nurse-midwife need.
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Hi, I am new to the forum! Did any of you transfer students receive your acceptance letters yet?
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Moved to CA Nursing forum for more response.
No have you? I think we will be hearing first or second week of March.. So nervous!
Where are you applying from?
No have you? I think we will be hearing first or second week of March.. So nervous! Where are you applying from?
Im nervous too! I wish more people would respond like the previous threads. Im applying from Santa Clara, CA. USF is my #1 choice, so I hope I get in! Good luck to us both!
Yeah, I even subscribed to the thread. Haha but hopefully more people reply as the admission selection decision comes closer! Oh wow I'm applying from the city so USF is one of my top choices as well. Do you know when we will be hearing back?
Probably between mid March and early April. The admitted student orientation/event is in the first week of April, so they should let us know by then, hopefully.
Oh I see cause I'm hoping they have some kind if waiting list for people who didn't get accepted just incase some people deny their acceptance. It just seems all too soon to have their orientation. But crossing fingers!*
My bad, its actually a transfer student info session. Yea, the orientation would probably be after May 1st.
I think you will get in because you are CNA and you have volunteer experience. CNA's have priority over other applicants, so you should be confident:)
I applied to USF for the fall of 2014 and waiting eagerly to see if I go in. I was wondering have either of you looked at your processed application? weird question
LStans, Thanks i hope so too.
Jacksonion, what do you mean processed application? did you apply thru USF website or common app?
I applied through the USF website and I went back on there and it says that my application has been processed and now it like my requirements (with everything ive done) and my current program so I am wondering if others apps say the same thing
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