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1. salary range for CNMs

   tfergycnm replied to LuvsOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

   gij1-- If you have a BSN already, it will take an additional 2 years. However, it took me 3 and 1/2 years, but normally it is a 2 year program. I did work FT as a RN for the first semester while in school. Then 2nd sem, I cut back to PT. By the 3...

2. salary range for CNMs

   tfergycnm replied to LuvsOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

   mitchsmom: That also depends on the practice that you are in and the patient load. If you run your own birth center (probably with 1 or 2 other midwives) your call time will be divided up three ways. If you work in a MD/CNM practice catching babie...

3. *Also in Gen. Nursing thread* Distance learning for CNM

   tfergycnm replied to KaylaRN2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I completed a Community Based Program and it was GREAT! If you would like the info on it just let me know. They have a website that is very organized and thorough. I would definitely recommend it. tfergycnm

4. salary range for CNMs

   tfergycnm replied to LuvsOB's topic in Ob/Gyn

   LuvsOB: Certainly the salary will depend on where you live, your experience, the job description, the call time, and the cost of living. I would think -- generally speaking it could range anyway from $58,000 - $80,000. Many docs give "baby bonuses" ...

5. Ok so what's the diff anyway???

   tfergycnm replied to yeshualova's topic in Ob/Gyn

   yeshualova: The difference btw a "direct-entry/lay" midwife (LM) and nurse-midwife(CNM) is: CNM's are RN who have completed accredited nurse-midwifery education programs, passed a national certification exam, and met other requirements for certificat...