How To Become a Nurse Midwive

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Nurse Midwives or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Nurse Midwives what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Nurse midwives also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses, must earn at least a master’s degree in one of the specialty roles. APRNs must also be licensed registered nurses in their state and pass a national certification exam.

How hard is it

You will need an extensive amount of skill, knowledge and experience to be a Nurse Midwive. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, a surgeon must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

Careers in this difficulty category may need some on-the-job-training, but most of these careers assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, and work-related experience and training. These careers usually involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Similar careers include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, neurologists, and veterinarians.

License and certifications

Most states recognize all of the APRN roles. In states that recognize some or all of the roles, APRNs must have a registered nursing license, complete an approved graduate-level program, and pass a national certification exam. Each state’s board of nursing can provide details.

Skills required

We asked other Nurse Midwives if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Nurse Midwives are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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