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The nurse-midwife (NM), now more commmonly referred to as the certified nurse-midwife (CNM), is a highly trained, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in primary and reproductive care for women and their babies. They typically work in private practices, hospitals, birth centers, public health systems, or other types of clinics. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), their responsibilities include assisting with births, promoting reproductive and primary care education, offering counseling, and ensuring the health of women and their babies.

The ACNM issued a position statement declaring that as of 2010, a Master's degree be the baseline educational requirement for entry into clinical practice as a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM). So whereas in the past nurse-midwives could enter clinical practice with a valid RN license and a BSN degree, now aspiring professionals must first earn an MSN degree from an accredited program and then certify with the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) prior to practicing.

There are currently over 6,000 nurse-midwives working in the United States, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS 2014), midwifery is a career on the rise. The BLS projects that openings for nurse midwives will grow 29% between 2012 and 2022, adding 1,700 jobs for these healthcare professionals. This increase is more robust than the average growth anticipated for all occupations during that timeframe (11%).

So how does a person become a CNM? Below, NursePractionerSchools.com traces the requirements and steps to join this rewarding, high-growth career.

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How do I Become a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)?

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The nurse-midwife (NM), now more commmonly referred to as the certified nurse-midwife (CNM), is a highly trained, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who specializes in primary and reproductive care for women and their babies. They typically work in private practices, hospitals, birth centers, public health systems, or other types of clinics.