RN to MSN: Nurse Midwifery

An RN to MSN in nurse midwifery is an accelerated program that prepares students to become primary health care providers to women throughout the lifespan. Students in the nurse midwifery program learn to perform physical exams, prescribe contraceptive methods, order laboratory tests, provide prenatal care, gynecological care, labor and birth care, as well as health education and counseling to women of all ages.

RN to MSN in Nurse Midwifery Overview

  • Students learn to serve on a medical team working closely and collaboratively with obstetricians and gynecologists, where they typically participate in the birthing process.
  • Students prepare to provide consultation and assistance to patients that develop complications during pregnancy.
  • Students complete clinical rotations that enable them to receive hands-on training from experienced midwife professionals who are leaders in the field, typically women’s healthcare.
  • Coursework trains students on family planning and birth control counseling, gynecological services such as physical and breast exams, pap smears, and preventive health screening.
  • Students prepare for jobs in advanced practice in hospital based midwifery services and in primary care and women’s healthcare settings.

Steps to Become a Nurse Midwife

  1. Earn an Associate’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
  2. Receive a Registered Nurse Certification.
  3. Enroll and complete a RN to MSN program with a concentration in nurse midwifery.
  4. Obtain CNM certification and proper licensure, which varies by state.

Salary and Career Information

  • Estimated Salary: $52,099 – $102,393 (determined by place of employment and area of specialty), according to Payscale.com.
  • Job Setting: Hospitals, clinics, private offices, nurse-managed health centers, homes.

Nurse Midwifery MSN Degree Programs

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