In order to become a nurse midwife, aspiring nurses need to have at least a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited institute under the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). Students can also opt to go for a Ph.D. program in order to become a Nurse Midwife.
An MSN degree would typically take around 18-24 months to complete, while a doctoral program would take 2-3 years. Following the completion of this degree, students will have to pass the official midwifery exam offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). This is a computerized exam with 175 multiple choice questions that the candidate must complete in 4 hours.