BSN to Midwife

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Specializes in OB.

I am currently getting ready to start my BSN program and hopefully graduate in December 2015. I currently work in L&D as an OB Scrub Tech meaning that I assist the Physician in a cesarean section sometimes with a first assist, sometimes it is just me and the Dr. On a lady partsl delivery I stay by the warmer and basically get vital sings on baby, footprints, weigh it, clean them up a bit, and hand off to mom. I have been thinking that I might want to go on and become a Certified Nurse midwife. How do I do this once I have my BSN? I'm in Florida and I want to stay here. Do I have to go for a masters first? I heard that the masters in nursing will be no longer offered and DNP will take their place.

Ideas, suggestions. Feedback?

Thanks on advance

Heidi

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, NICU.

I graduated with my BSN here in New Mexico in Dec '12 and have been working as an L&D nurse since March '13. In my hospital, we use Certified Nurse Midwives who have a Masters in Science.

Each hospital/practice and each states will have different laws and requirements for midwifery practice. You can get a Masters in Science (MS), a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) and/or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DPN) depending on the Midwifery program you attend. Most programs require a BSN upon entry and some ever require a RN license. After completion of and an accredited Midwifery program, you take your board exam and become licensed!

I hope this helps!

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Specializes in OB.

Thanks kaela!

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Specializes in Nurse-Midwife.

Midwifery Education Programs

A list of the nurse-midwifery programs in the US. Start here.

Good luck!

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Midwifery Education Programs A list of the nurse-midwifery programs in the US. Start here. Good luck!

Thanks so much for this link!

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