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Thank you so much olive&pimiento, I have heard similar things from Rhode Island, that although the qualification and job title is recognised employability it very limited. In Rhode Island CM's have not got prescribing rights (despite having the training and qualifications) and therefore their employment chances are limited. In NY, a CM must have a Masters degree and I am not sure if my degree will translate to an American Masters...so I think that just about puts an end to my job seeking in the US!

Thank you so much. It has been very tricky working through various websites to gain info on this matter, not least because 50 states have 50 different approaches to midwifery! But I think I am finally getting there. From what I can gather, the terms CM and CNM are interchangeable in most hospitals in those 3 states...I'll let you know how I get one! Fingers crossed I get a job soon!

Yes, I have noticed that even in East Coast Hospitals where CM's are recognised, they only seem to advertise for CNM positions. I am hoping that they do use the terms interchangeably but would really like some confirmation. Thank you so much for your info though.

Hi Julia, I am also going through the same long and confusing process! I was wondering how you are getting on? I am a direct-entry midwife from UK and have been working in NZ for 6 years and we feel like a change! I have found that I could work as a certified midwife in NY, RI and NJ and go through a University program to cover any deficits in my training ie: American healthcare system etc. Certified midwives are not RN's but have university degrees and are licensed and regulated within those 3 states, therefore the most like a British midwife. However, I have gotten some info that NY now require a masters/doctorate in midwifery...so not sure about that. So over to you, how's your journey going? Louise

Hi all, I am a British trained, direct entry midwife. By that, I mean I have a University degree in midwifery but no prior training as a nurse. I have done some research and have found that the nearest job title/qualification to mine is a Certified Midwife in NJ, NY and RI. I am looking into emigrating to Rhode Island and am planning on converting my qualifications through University of Philidelphia to eventually gain licensure. What I am finding hard though is getting information about job opportunities for Certified Midwives. The hospitals have not been very communicative with me when I ask if they employ CM's or solely CNM's to work in their units. Does anybody have any idea about the employability of CM's in RI specifically but also NY and NJ? Thank you so much for your time