Can a FNP also become a CNM?

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Hi All,

Are there any colleges that offer an option for FNP to complete the CNM training? Any idea how long the process takes if you are already a FNP?

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Specializes in Hospice, ER.

Absolutely! Frontier Nursing University offers a Post-Masters Certification program plus optional DNP. Looks like it takes 12-21 months depending on your course load. Here is the link: Post-Master's Certificate (PMC+DNP) | Frontier Nursing University. I'm sure there are many other programs out there as well.

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Thank you for this! I am assuming there is a fair amount of crossover work.

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Specializes in Hospice, ER.

You're welcome! It looks like they allow your Women's Health and Primary Care of Women courses to be transferred in, and the first clinical rotation can be challenged depending on your experience. I'm not certain, but you may be able to transfer your EBP, epidemiology/biostats, etc. as well. I'm sure an adviser would be able to tell you more on that end. I've just been accepted into their CNM program so I can't say firsthand.

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Congratulations! I hope it is a fulfilling experience for you! I'm a ways away from being able to apply but just wanted to get an idea of whether it was theoretically possible.

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Specializes in Hospice, ER.

Thank you! This has been a work in progress for about four years so I understand completely :) Always good to plan ahead and know your options! Good luck to you!

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Specializes in NICU.

It's just a post-masters, so you can pretty much do it anywhere that they have a "certificate" program for post-masters.

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Thats good to know, thanks so much!

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