Combined CNM and WHNP degrees?

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    by Oct 14, '09
    Does anyone know for sure any colleges that let you do both the CNM and WHNP together, or at least let you certified in both. For instance, I have found one college that when you do the CNM program, all you need is one more class and you can get your WHNP license as well. I just would like to explore my options, THANKS
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  4. Oct 21, '09 by
    I don't know where you live but San Diego State has a joint Master's in Nursing

    http://nursing.sdsu.edu/programs-ms.php
  5. Oct 27, '09 by
    Univeristy of Illinois at Chicago does.
  6. Oct 31, '09 by
    University of Cincinnati does.....it is one more class I believe, and will do online education with no university visit requirements.
  7. Dec 14, '09 by
    I am a student at Frontier, and while they don't allow you to do a "dual" degree, I'm told it is a pretty seamless transition for nurse-midwifery students to complete the WHNP program. I am told that it is one extra class and clinical hours that can be completed as soon as the nurse-midwifery classes are finished. I intend to take advantage of this myself to earn certification as both....
  8. Jan 5, '10 by
    I am currently doing a dual CNP/WHNP at Ohio State University.
    Last edit by areawoman on Jan 5, '10 : Reason: spelling
  9. Feb 5, '10 by
    Look into Georgetown. They did have this option, and I believe they still do.
  10. Feb 7, '10 by
    hi! i was wondering what is the advantage to the dual degree? are you more marketable? What can a WHNP do that a CNM can't do?
    thanks!
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  11. Feb 9, '10 by
    Hi blueindigo. I believe the main difference is that CNM's have a core focus on women's GYN health as it relates to pregnancy and birth and also focuses on infant care. WHNP's provide care care for women from the time of menarche into adulthood, including menopause. But their focus also includes pregnancy/birth. So I think WHNP is more of an all-incompassing focus, though I am aware that CNM'S are able to provide wellness care to non-pregnant women. The two credentials just compliment eachother nicely I think.
  12. May 19, '10 by
    Does anyone know anything about becoming a CNM AFTER becoming a WHNP?
    I am hoping to begin a program to get my MSN with a WHNP specialty, but I want to know what my options are to become a midwife after this program.

    How much more school would be required to become a CNM also? The material must overlap significantly, right? Does anyone have any experience with taking this path?