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Certified Nurse Midwife — CNM/CM
Total cost: $200
Governing Authority
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing (under CT Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section)
Official website →Yes
AMCB Required
Full
Practice Authority
Yes
Prescriptive Auth
No
APRN Compact
0 hrs
CE Hours
$200
Total Initial Fees
Graduate Degree & ACME Accreditation
VerifiedGraduate Degree
Required
Accreditation
ACME (Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education)
Degree Type
MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) or DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice)
Clinical Hours
700 hrs
Certified Nurse Midwives must complete a graduate-level midwifery program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). Programs typically lead to an MSN or DNP degree and include extensive clinical hours in prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and gynecological services.
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National Certification Requirements
VerifiedAMCB Certification Required
American Midwifery Certification Board
AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board) Certification Examination
Exam Name
Scaled score determined by AMCB; criterion-referenced pass/fail
Passing Score
The AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board) administers the national certification exam for nurse-midwives. The CNM certification requires graduation from an ACME-accredited program and passing the AMCB certification exam. Certification must be maintained through continuing education and periodic recertification.
AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board) Certification Examination
Passing Score
Scaled score determined by AMCB; criterion-referenced pass/fail
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the AMCB (American Midwifery Certification Board) Certification Examination.
Practice Authority & Prescriptive Rights
VerifiedPractice Authority Level
Full
Prescriptive Authority
Granted
Controlled Substances
Schedule II-V independently
No Collaborative Agreement Required
Full Practice Authority
DEA Registration Required for Controlled Substances
Practice authority for nurse midwives varies by state. States with "Full" practice authority allow CNMs to practice independently without a collaborative agreement. "Reduced" practice states require some form of collaboration, and "Restricted" states require physician supervision. Prescriptive authority, including controlled substance scheduling, also varies significantly.
Clinical Scope & Services
VerifiedBirth Attendance
Independent
Home Birth
Allowed
GYN Care
Yes
Newborn Care
Yes
Hospital Privileges
May obtain hospital privileges independently; credentialing determined by individual facility
Prescriptive Scope
Full independent prescriptive authority including controlled substances Schedules II-V
Certified Nurse Midwives provide a wide range of women's health services including prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, gynecological exams, family planning, and newborn care. Scope of practice varies by state and may include home birth attendance, hospital privileges, and prescriptive authority.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $200 |
License Fee | Included in application fee |
Total Initial Fees Excludes AMCB certification exam fee ($500) and DEA registration fee ($888 for 3 years) | $200 |
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Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified1 year (annual renewal)
Renewal Period
0 hrs
CE Hours Required
$150
Renewal Fee
CE Details
2 hours of mental health first aid or suicide prevention training required once per 6-year period; CT otherwise defers CE to AMCB certification maintenance
Regulatory Board
CNM licenses must be renewed on schedule with the state board of nursing. Continuing education requirements vary by state and typically include pharmacology hours. AMCB certification must also be maintained separately through the certificate maintenance program, which requires continuing education and periodic recertification.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedEndorsement Available
Yes
APRN Compact Pathway
Not Available
Reciprocity Requirements
The APRN Compact allows advanced practice registered nurses, including CNMs, to practice in member states with a single multistate license. For non-compact states, CNMs must apply for licensure by endorsement, which typically requires current AMCB certification, verification of credentials, and meeting state-specific requirements.
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Connecticut defers CE requirements to national certifying body (AMCB) rather than imposing separate state-level hours.
Connecticut requires AMCB certification for CNM licensure.
Practice authority: Full Practice Authority - CNMs may practice independently.
Prescriptive authority: Schedule II-V independently.
Must maintain national certification (AMCB) for continuing education compliance.
Connecticut has not enacted the APRN Compact.
Home birth attendance by CNMs is permitted in Connecticut.
Nurse Midwife requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (you) | $200 | 382–450 wks | |
| Massachusetts | $150 | 382–450 wks | → |
| New York | $85 | 382–450 wks | → |
| Rhode Island | $145 | 382–450 wks | → |
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Nurse Midwife requirements in Connecticut verified against Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing (under CT Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section), March 2026.
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Connecticut requires AMCB certification for CNM licensure. As a full practice authority state, Connecticut allows CNMs to practice independently. All licensing is managed through the Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing (under CT Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.