Nurse-Midwives
Learn How to Become a Midwife Nurse
Nurse-midwives are trained in the latest scientific procedures of nursing to assist in normal deliveries. They can work in hospitals, birthing centers, and private practices, and provide care to mothers through the pregnancy and after the baby is born. Certified nurse-midwives may work closely with an OB/GYN, but they are also able to prescribe some medications, treatments, and therapeutic measures.
Preparation Path
Get your BSN
Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
Complete an MSN program
Pass the national midwifery certification exam
Apply for advanced practice state licensure as a certified midwife
Maintain certification and licensing through continuing education
Typical Tasks
- Caring for patients before, during, and after pregnancy and childbirth
- Performing interventions if needed to ensure a successful birth
- Providing routine gynecological services for primary and preventative care
- Advising on reproductive health
- Caring for newborns
- Treating postpartum depression
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private practices
- Birthing centers
- Patients’ homes
- Primarily non-hospital settings
Annual Salary Range
$105,781 – $130,408
Certification
Certified Professional Midwife (CPN), Certified Midwife
Education Requirements
MSN or post-master's certificate
