specialty

Certified Nurse Midwife

Provide comfort, support and expertise to patients during pregnancy, labor, delivery and the postpartum period

Independently manage women’s healthcare with emphasis on the maternity cycle

Practice in collaboration with obstetrician/gynecologists or family practice physicians

Manage newborn care immediately following delivery until discharge

Career Tasks

Bringing life into the world

When Airmen or their spouses are expecting, the concern is for health and safety of both mother and child. Responsible for primary and specialized care, Certified Nurse Midwives provide comprehensive care from preconception to postdelivery. A vital part of any women’s healthcare team, they work in hospitals around the world to help Air Force families bring their children into the world.

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Qualifications Summary

Minimum Education

Master’s degree in nurse midwifery or a master’s degree in nursing with a postgraduate certificate in nurse midwifery
Certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) in Nurse Midwifery

Qualifications

Minimum six months full-time nursing practice in the APRN specialty is required.
At least 12 months experience as a registered nurse
Completion of 5.5-week Commissioned Officer training course
Must be between the ages of 18 and 47

Training & Education

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.