Online Midwifery Degree Programs

The Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing has been created to aid individuals in gaining the experience and skills needed in order to become a part of this rapidly growing field.

This program offers courses that are delivered by faculty who are highly qualified, and who have years of real-world midwifery experience.

The courses in this program are moderated by the weekly online faculty facilitator in order to aid and fully support each student. Clinical rotations will be customized for each students in order to offer them a variety of experiences in their own local community. Graduates from this program will be eligible for the American College of Nurse-Midwives Certification Council, Inc. (AMCB) certification exam.

All applicants must be licensed as a registered nurse and be a graduate of an accredited BSN program or hold a BS with a major in Nursing to request information about the Nurse Midwifery Program.

Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing's online Associate Degree in Nursing to Master of Science in Nursing: Bridge Program degree program has been created to prepare students for advanced practice as nurses (RN) in a variety of specialty areas.

This online RN to MSN - midwifery degree program has been created for those individuals who are looking to gain the expert knowledge that is needed for becoming a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), family nurse practitioner (FNP), and/or a women's health care nurse practitioner (WHCNP).

Designed to aid students in meeting the needs of prospective nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who do not want to leave their home communities, this online MSN - Midwifery will guide students in obtaining the graduate education they desire to fulfill their professional aspirations.

Through the use of clinics, hospitals, and preceptors in their own community, students will get the hands-on clinical experience required for these exciting health care professions.

Graduates of this online RN - MSN degree program are admitted to any of the MSN specialties like:

• Acute and Adult Care Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse - Midwife
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Midwifery/Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program is for nurses who wish to care for the health and well-being of women. This area of nursing continues to grow. Nurse Midwives often specialize in prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care for women, but many also provide care for women throughout their lifespan. Becoming a Nurse Midwife takes focus and dedication, but the rewards are immeasurable each time you touch the lives of expecting mothers and share the experience of welcoming their babies into the world. Women's Health Nurse Practitioners can become leaders in a variety of settings and situations, including opportunities to fulfill roles as primary care providers for their female patients.

To maintain the integrity of our programs and ensure Nursing@Georgetown students benefit from carefully monitored clinical experiences designed to enhance their education and coursework, Georgetown University individually selects preceptors and clinical sites based upon each student's needs and location. Georgetown faculty members will make a concerted effort to identify a highly skilled preceptor in a facility that is convenient to your current location.

Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing's online Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse-Midwifery degree program has been created to be a flexible online self-directed, modular course of study for those individuals who are looking to become midwives over two to three years.

Creating a classroom from the community in which the student lives, this online master's degree in nursing: nurse-midwifery provides a place for students to work closely with the certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) in their community as they gain the knowledge and the skills needed for succeed.

In addition, the CNEP curriculum is unique in that it educates students not only to be nurse-midwives, but also to be entrepreneurs focusing on community assessment, market research, birth center development, and budgeting for a successful practice.

The CNEP also has a strong primary care component which prepares students to take care of women across the life span. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and a post-master's certificate are offered in the nurse-midwifery specialty track.

The Midwifery Institute at Philadelphia University was founded in 1996 by a group of midwifery educators as the Institute of Midwifery, Women, and Health. The Founding Board of Directors all had extensive experience in midwifery practice and education. They wanted to create an institution that would speak clearly on issues related to midwifery in the United States and that would be inclusive of all types of midwives in our country. The Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University continues to have this focus.

The Institute offers an innovative midwifery model of distance learning. Our faculty exemplify the midwifery beliefs of caring, self-determination and involvement. Our small class size means continuity of care for your education. You're never lost in a crowd. You know your classmates and faculty. As an adult learner you take charge of your education, with our guidance and support. Our students manifest academic excellence, intellectual rigor and a passion for midwifery. From its inception, our school was designed as an on line distance learning program. The faculty are experienced distance educators who will help set you up for success!

The Institute offers a 2-year full time option and a 3-year part time option.

Applicants to this program are required to:

• Submit a graduate studies application and program supplemental application along with a non-refundable $35 application fee
• Submit a professional resume or CV
• Be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state in which you work and/or in the state you plan to do clinical or successfully complete the CM Pathway.
• Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in any discipline with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher
• Provide evidence of successful completion of a three-credit statistics course
• Have a written agreement for clinical site placement with a qualified midwifery preceptor
• Own a computer, have Internet access, and have basic computer skills to support learning in our distance learning environment
• Submit two letters of reference from professionals who can attest to your character and abilities
• Submit official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate courses
• Submit a written essay according to program guidelines
• Complete an interview with one of our faculty
• Submit one of the following:
  • Official GRE Scores OR
  • Submit a writing sample following admission guidelines

  In addition, one year of work experience relevant to midwifery is strongly recommended. Qualified applicants will be granted a telephone interview by a Philadelphia University faculty member. The Admissions Committee also requires an interview conducted by your midwifery preceptor in reviewing your application for admission.

  Accreditation

  The M.S. in Midwifery, Post-Master's Certificate, and CM pathway courses are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. The most recent program accreditation runs from May, 2008 through June, 2015. Philadelphia University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The online Post-Master Certificate - Nurse-Midwifery program from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing has been created for those individuals who are looking to build upon the previous masters degree by adding the midwifery specialty.

As a student in this online post master's certification program, individuals will partake in both a strong academic curriculum and clinical component as they complete a self-directed, modular course of study over two to three years.

This online certification is a unique program that is focused on education its students to be not only nurse-midwives, but also to be entrepreneurs who are able to focus on community assessment, market research, birth center development, and budgeting for a successful practice.

The CNEP also has a strong primary care component which prepares students to take care of women across the life span. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and a post-master's certificate are offered in the nurse-midwifery specialty track.