My Clinical Compass
Advanced Practice Nursing (APRN)

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

Provides primary gynecologic and obstetric care, attending births and managing women's health across the lifespan.

Salary Range

$100,000 – $140,000

Education

MSN or DNP

Next Steps

Lead CNM, Birth Center Director, Midwifery Faculty

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide prenatal, labor, and delivery care
  • Perform gynecological exams and procedures
  • Manage well-woman and reproductive health
  • Prescribe medications and hormonal therapies
  • Support physiologic birth and patient autonomy

Work Settings

HospitalsBirth CentersOB/GYN PracticesCommunity Clinics

Certifications

CNM (AMCB)

Career Advancement

Lead CNM, Birth Center Director, Midwifery Faculty

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