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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
License Description The Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) manages health care of women with a focus on pregnancy, childbirth, and post delivery care of the mother and newborn. The CNM also provides family planning and gynecological care. They work within a health care system that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral as indicated by the health status of the patient. Requirements: 1) Must possess an active license as a Registered Nurse in Arkansas or privilege to practice on a Registered Nurse compact state license. 2) Satisfactory completion of an organized graduate level program of nursing education that prepares nurses for advanced practice role of nurse midwife. 3) Certification by a national certifying body recognized by the Board. 4) If involved in intrapartum care, must possess an agreement with a consulting physician licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act who has obstetrical privileges in a hospital. 5) Criminal background check and FBI fingerprint check required. 6) Exam applicants must have practiced a minimum of 2,000 hours as an RN. Written and oral examinations required. License fee: $125.00 initial, Renewal fee: $65.00 biennially, Temporary Permit fee: $30.00
Licensing Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 686 2700
louann.walker@arkansas.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Secondary license (another license is a prerequisite)
License Updated 06/28/2022
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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