Certified Nurse Midwife Training
The Certified Nurse-Midwife credential offers the most flexibility for practicing midwives. There are accredited education programs around the country and five programs that offer distance learning.
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Regulation
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The American College of Nurse-Midwives is responsible for regulating educational programs and credentialing for certified nurse-midwives.
Degree
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As of 2010, the policy for education is that you must have a graduate degree from an accredited nurse-midwifery program in order to enter practice. All programs accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives currently require that you have at least a bachelor's degree to enter and some will only accept applicants who are registered nurses.
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Training
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Most programs offer integrated components of theory and practice. Clinical experience requirements may vary from program to program, but every program will require some amount of hands-on training.
Exam
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Upon completing a nurse-midwifery program, you must pass a national certification exam before entering clinical practice. The American Midwifery Certification Board administers the exam.
Legal Status
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After meeting your education requirements, passing the certification exam and receiving the Certified Nurse-Midwife credential, you have legal authority to practice in any state.
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