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Originally Posted by lmRNstudent08

I visited this website and nothing comes up for all of the questions that you can click on. Also, there is a section in the carreer area where you can click on a state to see if a masters in midwifery is offered. I live in Louisiana, and there are none in the state of Louisiana so that is a bummer. It also said underneath the map of USA that starting in 2010 a graduate degree will be required for certification to be awarded. I graduate from Nursing in May of 2010. I clicked on it, but not much information was provided about that. How long does it take to aquire a graduate degree?

Hello ImRNstudent08

I answered your similar question in the LA forum.

These links should be beneficial:

http://www.acnm.org/siteFiles/educat...wives_1.07.pdf

Yes, by 2010, a masters will be minimum requirement to be eligible for certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board. Once you complete a program in midwifery, you will then be certified to become CNM. And, to be certified with ACNM, one must graduate from an accredited program of midwifery.

You need to check the LA BON for exact requirements that are applicable to you (programs and/or certification).

And, you are correct; there isn't a midwifery program (recognized by the ACNM) in the state of LA.

I do wish you good luck in your plans to become CNM. Hope you can find a program that fits your needs.