CNM Approval for Independent Practice
This application is for the Registered Nurse seeking to obtain approval for independent practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife. The applicant must have at least 24 months and 4000 hours of practice experience as a CNM.
Fee Information: $100.00
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
You will need the following to apply:
- A permanent North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license or another Compact State Registered Nurse license valid for practice in North Carolina. (via submitting Compact State Application in Nurse Portal)
- 24 months or more of practice as a CNM and 4,000 or more practice hours
- Practice Information (Practice Name, Practice Address, Office Phone, Email)
In addition to the online application, additional documents may be required. These may include:
- Identification Document (Form available upon submission of application)
- Official transcript and/or Midwifery education documents
- Primary Source Verification of American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certification
- Licensure Biography (verification) of Certified Nurse Midwifery license/practice in other states, if applicable. (Form available upon submission of application)
- Disclosure of any malpractice claims to be reported and submitted to the Board of Nursing on the Claims Information Form, if applicable.
CNM Approval with Collaborating Provider
This application is for the Registered Nurse applying for CNM approval with a Collaborating Provider and is required for applicants that have less than 24 months and 4000 hours of CNM practice.
Fee Information: $100.00
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
You will need the following to apply:
- A permanent North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license or another Compact State Registered Nurse license valid for practice in North Carolina (Compact license information must first be submitted on the "Compact State Application")
- Collaborating Provider Name and direct Email Address
- Practice Information (Practice Name, Practice Address, Office Phone, Email)
In addition to the online application, additional documents may be required. These may include:
- Identification Document (Form available upon submission of application)
- Official transcript and/or Midwifery education documents
- Copy of American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) Certification
- Licensure Biography (verification) of Certified Nurse Midwifery license/practice in other states, if applicable. (Form available upon submission of application)
- Disclosure of any malpractice claims to be reported and submitted to the Board of Nursing on the Claims Information Form , if applicable.
Renew CNM Approval for Independent Practice
In order to renew your CNM Independent Practice approval, your current approval must be within 90 days of the expiration date.
Fee Information: $50.00
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
You are required to renew your approval to practice by the last day of your birth month each year. If you do not renew by the last day of your birth month, your approval to practice is automatically placed on inactive status at midnight on the last day of the expiration month.
Renew CNM Approval with Collaborating Provider
In order to renew your CNM approval with Collaborating Provider, your current approval must be within 90 days of the expiration date. You cannot renew your CNM Approval without a collaborating provider listed.
Fee Information: $50.00 per Collaborating Provider
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
You are required to renew your approval(s) to practice by the last day of your birth month each year. If you do not renew by the last day of your birth month, your approval to practice is automatically placed on inactive status at midnight on the last day of the expiration month.
Reinstate CNM Approval for independent Practice
A Registered Nurse license valid for practice in North Carolina must be held in order to apply to reinstate the CNM Approval for Independent Practice.
Fee Information: $50.00, and $5.00 (Administrative Fee)
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
A Certified Nurse Midwife with an inactive approval to practice status shall not practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Reinstate CNM Approval with Collaborating Provider
A Registered Nurse license valid for practice in North Carolina must be held in order to apply to reinstate the CNM Approval with Collaborating Provider.
Fee Information: $50.00, and $5.00 (Administrative Fee)
FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Valid Forms of Payment:
- Credit or Debit Card; MasterCard or Visa only
A Certified Nurse Midwife with an inactive approval to practice status shall not practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife.