Post-Master's Certificate Nurse-Midwifery at Vanderbilt University

Programme overview

Prepares nurses for independent and collaborative midwifery practice, based on the 2020 ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice. Hybrid with first-semester virtual classes and in-person classes on campus afterward.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Duration: 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties) | Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Over 840 clinical hours in three rotations, with nearly 100 hours of hands-on skills practice before intrapartum clinical practicums.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work independently and with other health professionals; the specialty has been ranked first in the nation for nearly a decade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to Vanderbilt School of Nursing master's and post-master's certificate applicants: a master's degree in nursing (MN, MSN, MS in Nursing) and a registered nurse with an unencumbered RN license from an ACEN or CCNE accredited school. Statistics is a prerequisite. A GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended. Three reference letters, official transcripts, a statement of purpose reflecting interest in one specialty and a $75 application fee. Standardized test scores are not required. Each specialty director plans an individualised program of study after a gap analysis of prior coursework and experience. International students needing an F-1 or J-1 visa cannot be admitted because the programs have a significant online component.

Intake: Fall (spring also for some specialties)

Duration: 5 full-time semesters (part-time plans available)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/portal/apply

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