Anyone a WHNP and CNM

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Hi,

I was just curious to know what the salary is like for anyone of you that practice both WHNP and CNM. Are you making high 5 figures or even six??

I am definitely interested in a dual degree program in WHNP and CNM and was wondering whether having both makes you more marketable. For example, if you are working in hospital or OB/GYN practice, are employers more likely to pay you even more if you are practicing in both areas??

How do you enjoy working in both areas?? Are you on call sometimes??

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The quick answer is no. In most practices CNM's scope covers WHNP, and having a WHNP for a CNM is just a way of making sure that you can have a full scope of practice in all states.

I don't mean to be presumptive, but if you're going to be in it for the 6 figure salary, go for anesthesia. Now those guys make the moolah.

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I think there are also some reimbursement issues. If I'm correct, CNMs are reimbursed at something like 65% versus NPs at 85%. So being a WHNP in addition to a CNM could be advantageous.

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I am definitely not in it for the money. I love women's health and every aspect that it encompasses including child birth. I was just curious as to the pay if you had both certifications. Thanks for the info!!

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I think there are also some reimbursement issues. If I'm correct, CNMs are reimbursed at something like 65% versus NPs at 85%. So being a WHNP in addition to a CNM could be advantageous.

Where did you get that info, btw? I wonder if varies according to state and insurance. I know a CNM who is getting 100 percent from medicaid, but she's a rare case.

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I think there are also some reimbursement issues. If I'm correct, CNMs are reimbursed at something like 65% versus NPs at 85%. So being a WHNP in addition to a CNM could be advantageous.

That was under the old Medicare payout schedule. All NPPs get the same amount now (85% of the physician schedule fee).

David Carpenter, PA-C

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Thanks for the correction!

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I have often thought that FNP/CNM would be the dual degree to do. Cover all your bases that way.

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I have often thought that FNP/CNM would be the dual degree to do. Cover all your bases that way.

That would be cool! There are a few programs that offer FNP/CNM. Of course, you could always do one specialty and then go back for a post-masters certificate in the other.

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