MS in Midwifery

My understanding is that this degree is unique to the Northeast, and is only awarded in a few states. In those other states, you may have a lot of difficulty finding a job in a hospital, as most hospitals' credentialing requires that midwives be advanced practice nurses.

You would not be a CNM with that degree. You would be a CM.

Thanks for taking the time to answer.

But I think that's a mistake.

The title conferred is DEFINITELY the CNM (accepted in all 50 states).

(Though they ALSO take non-nurses and those end up as CM's.)

From their website:

The M.S. in Midwifery is a distance education program in midwifery for Registered Nurses (RN) and CM Pathway applicants who want to become midwives... The M.S. in Midwifery program integrates online study with hands-on clinical practice... Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the national examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board to earn the credential CNM or CM...

I'm sorry, I misunderstood your OP. I didn't realize you had said that you already are a BSN. Yes, you are correct.

So, back to my question...

Will it make any difference if I am a CNM with an MS in Midwifery vs. an MS in Nursing?

If you have passed the exam, and you are a licensed CNM, then no, I do not believe it will matter.

It shouldn't matter. I went to NYU, which also awards an MS, not an MSN. I've now worked in two different states, and no one has ever questioned me or given me trouble about it. I think people outside of nursing academia probably assume all advanced practice nursing degrees are the same. It's my understanding that it shouldn't affect your ability to get a DNP either, although I can't speak for every program out there.

Thank you all!

I feel better now...

I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything!

Hey, I'm just curious- did you have your interview at PhilaU yet? I'm interviewing next week and I'm so nervous!

I didn't apply yet. I plan to apply in January.

Good luck on your interview and let us know how it goes!

Depending on the DNP program you might apply to, they may want you to complete some additional courses if they don't feel the master's program had equivalents. These would probably be theory, research, or policy courses and wouldn't be a big deal to complete. In terms of licensing and practice, you shouldn't have any issues.

Depending on the DNP program you might apply to, they may want you to complete some additional courses if they don't feel the master's program had equivalents. These would probably be theory, research, or policy courses and wouldn't be a big deal to complete. In terms of licensing and practice, you shouldn't have any issues.

Thank you!

Good to know...

Hey, I'm just curious- did you have your interview at PhilaU yet? I'm interviewing next week and I'm so nervous!

Hey!

Did you have your interview?

How did it go?