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Nurse Midwifery
Empower and partner with patients through all phases of women's health care
The Marquette University Nurse-Midwifery Program (NMP) is designed to prepare scholarly, clinically specialized nurses who will function at an advanced level of practice as Nurse-Midwives. Graduates will be prepared for independent management of newborns and persons during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods, as well as primary and gynecologic care. Nurse-midwifery practice occurs within the context of an interdependent collaborative health care system. The Marquette NMP is a hybrid-online program that combines the best of both campus and online learning. Living within driving distance of the Marquette campus located in Milwaukee, WI is required, although a variety of clinical placements are available throughout the state of Wisconsin, with some in Northern Illinois for students who live in that area.
The Marquette University Nurse-Midwifery Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 2000 Duke Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, Virginia 22314; Tel: (703) 835-4565, support@theacme.org; The program was reaccredited in 2019 for the maximum period of 10 years, and is currently accredited until 2029.
Upon successful completion of the program, demonstrating all the professional core competencies, the graduate will be academically eligible to take the national certification examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) [8825 Stanford Blvd, Suite 150, Columbia, MD 21045, Tel: (410) 694-9424]. In 2022, there were 29 students enrolled. In 2022, there were 9 students who graduated from the Marquette University, College of Nursing Midwifery Program. Marquette’s AMCB certification rate goal is 85%. The AMCB certification rate for the 2022 graduating class was 100%. AMCB Annual Reports are available online.
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Nurse-Midwifery Program Philosophy
Nurse-Midwifery Program Purpose/Mission
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence
Program Fees and Expenses
General Information
What degree is right for me?
| Details | Post-Master's Certificate | MSN |
|---|---|---|
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Credits Degree Required |
28+ MSN |
49-51 BSN |
Tuition Cost Per Credit: $1,400.00
Other costs exist, see here.
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The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in the NMP option requires a total of 49 credit hours of course work, which may be completed on a combined part-time and full- time basis. There are three broad categories of courses, which are 3 credits each unless otherwise noted.
Post-Master's Certificate Courses – 28+ Credits
MSN Courses – 49-51 Credits
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Application Requirements
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The Nurse-Midwifery Program has two annual admission pools. Most students should consider the Feb 15 application deadline for fall admission. Applications are due by November 15 for Spring admission. The Nurse-Midwifery Program clinical sequence is a fall start.
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- Transcripts:
- Transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities must reflect undergraduate courses in health assessment, nursing research and statistics (including inferential analysis).
- If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette1
- If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.2
- Three completed recommendation letters prepared by previous or present employers and teachers familiar with graduate education in nursing.
- A resume and written statement of professional goals, including reasons for pursuing graduate study.
- International applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
- An interview is required for applicants.
- All applicants must be registered in the United States as a professional nurse. Graduates of nursing schools in foreign countries must successfully complete the certification program administered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and must be licensed in Wisconsin.
- GRE not required.
1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.
2Upon admission, an official course-by-course transcript/academic record evaluation must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.
Qualifications
- Applicants to the Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) program should have graduated with, or be about to graduate with, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program with an upper division major in nursing.
- The required minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale is required for the M.S.N. Science GPA of 3.0 is recommended. For graduates of foreign nursing schools, a formal evaluation of their nursing program of study documenting equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree must be submitted.
- Prior to or during the first term of study, all Master of Science in Nursing applicants must have taken undergraduate nursing research and a statistics course which included inferential analysis (must be completed within 5 years of program start date). Applicants who select an advanced practice nursing specialization must have taken an undergraduate course in health assessment.
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the United States. A Wisconsin or eNLC license is required at the time of admission. For students in the Indiana program, an Indiana R.N. license is required.
- Clinical experience requirements – practice as a professional nurse recommended but not required.
- BCLS from the American Heart Association, which must be maintained during all programs.
Faculty
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Kathlyn Albert, DNP, CNM, FNP-BC - Program Director |
Lisa Hanson, PhD, RN, CNM, APNP, FAAN, FACNM - Associate Program Director |
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Emmey Malloy PhD, CNM |
Lindsay Locklar PhD, CNM |
Aid
Graduate school is an important investment in your future career. The university sets & publishes in the Graduate Bulletin, available online, the tuition, fees, and relevant refunds at this direct link. The College of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook has additional health requirements and a background check; it is also available online.
Given the costs, it is important to consider how you will finance your degree program. Financial aid is available to eligible students. The Graduate Bulletin explains the options for financial assistance. The graduate nursing student financial assistance options are noted in the College of Nursing Graduate Student Handbook.. In addition, the midwifery professional organization, the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) also has suggestions on financing your education.
Program Contact
Taylor Rose Pamperin, M.Ed.
Graduate Student Success Advisor
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Additional Resources
Nurse Midwife Sample Programs
Sample plan below is typical for students who enter with a BSN.
Year 1: Fall |
Credits |
Year 1: Spring |
Credits |
Summer |
|
N6009 Organizational and Systems Leadership |
3 |
N6000 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing |
3 |
|
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N6035 Advanced Health Assessment |
3 |
N6010 Research & Evidence as a Foundation for Nursing |
3 |
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|
|
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N6030 Pathophysiological Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
9 |
|
Year 2: Fall |
|
Year 2: Spring |
|
Year 2: Summer |
|
N6032 Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice |
3 |
N6742 Advanced Concepts in Antepartum Management |
3 |
N6751 Advanced Concepts in Labor Support 1 (+2)* |
|
N6037 Management of Episodic Health Problems |
3 |
N6746 Professional Issues in APN/DNP Practice |
3 |
|
|
N6740 Advanced Concepts in Primary and Gynecologic Health Care Management |
3 |
N6007 Ethics, Policy, and Health Care Advocacy |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
9 ** |
Total Credits 1-3 |
Year 3: Fall |
|
Year 3: Spring |
|
|
|
N6744 Advanced Concepts in Postpartum & Newborn Management |
3 |
N6753 Advanced Practicum in Nurse-Midwifery |
7 |
|
|
N6752 Nurse-Midwifery Care During Labor & Birth |
5 |
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
8 |
Total Credits |
7 |
|
* Plus 2 credits extra in summer as needed for intrapartum preparation
Total credits in NMP = 49+
Sample plan is typical for a student entering the Midwifery program from the Marquette University College of Nursing Direct Entry Master’s Program.
Year 1: Fall |
Credits |
Year 1: Spring |
Credits |
Summer |
Credits |
|
N6037 Management of Episodic Health Problems |
3 |
N6742 Advanced Concepts in Antepartum Management |
3 |
N6751 Advanced Concepts in Labor Support 1 (+2)* |
1-3*
|
|
N6740 Advanced Concepts in Primary and Gynecologic Health Care Management |
3 |
N6746 Professional Issues in APN/DNP Practice |
3 |
|
|
Total Credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
6 |
|
|
Year 2: Fall |
|
Year 2: Spring |
|
|
|
|
N6744 Advanced Concepts in Postpartum & Newborn Management |
3 |
N6753 Advanced Practicum in Nurse-Midwifery |
7 |
|
|
|
N6752 Nurse-Midwifery Care During Labor & Birth |
5 |
|
|
|
|
Total Credits |
8 |
Total Credits |
7 |
|
|
*Plus 2 credits extra in summer as needed for intrapartum preparation.
Total credits in NMP=28+