How Do You Become An RN Midwife?
RN midwives are more formally known as certified nurse-midwives, or CNMs. According to the American College of Nurse-Midwives, CNMs provide primary and comprehensive health care to women of all ages. They address gynecological disorders related to a woman’s reproductive system, as well as pregnancy-related care. A CNM may care for adolescent girls or focus her practice on older women going through menopause. Some specialize in preventive health care such as PAP smears and screening for sexually-transmitted diseases, while others center their practice on pregnancy and childbirth. Step 1 Go to college. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), many advanced-degree programs for certified nurse-midwives are open only to nurses with a bachelor’s degree in nursing (B.S.N.) but others accept a bachelor’s degree in another field. If you’re starting from the beginning, it makes sense to earn a B.S.N. so you have a solid nursing knowledge base before graduate school. Choose an accredite
