Baylor University in Waco, Texas, has a master's degree program for prospective nurse-midwives. The Louise Harrington School of Nursing offers a nurse-midwife doctorate in nursing practice program, which is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). The course lasts eight semesters and entails completing 75 credit hours. Graduates will be able to take the national certification examination. Nurses who want to enroll in the program must submit writing samples, letters of recommendation and proof of RN licensure. They also must have already completed a bachelor's degree and include Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores of 1000 or higher, taken within the last five years. The school also has options for nurses who already possess a master's degree.
Baylor University
55 Baylor Ave.
Waco, TX 76798
214-820-4111
baylor.edu
Wayne State University's College of Nursing offers a Master of Science degree in Advanced Practice Nursing with Women, Neonates and Children (APNWNC). Graduates who pass the national examination are qualified to practice as certified nurse-midwives. The program is 47 credit hours and includes classes in systemic pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics and three levels of clinical care management. Wayne State also offers a graduate certificate in nurse-midwifery, which is not transferable but does allow students to take the AMCB exam.
Wayne State University
5557 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-4070
nursing.wayne.edu
University of Colorado Denver offers a Master of Science degree in nurse-midwifery. Graduates can take the national examination and are placed in the Colorado State Advanced Practice Registry. Students who want to enroll in the program must submit four reference letters, at least one of which must be academic, and a copy of a current RN license. They also must submit proof of an undergraduate nursing degree from an accredited college, and have completed research and statistics courses with a grade of C or higher.
University of Colorado Denver
College of Nursing, C288
13120 East 19th Ave.
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-1812
nursing.ucdenver.edu