Program Overview

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Nurse-Midwifery (Advanced Certificate)

Overview

The Nurse-Midwifery program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in midwifery, blending science and art. The program is based on the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) core competencies for basic midwifery practice and utilizes an evidence-based approach to teaching midwifery competency.

Program Description

The program's philosophy is centered on the Midwifery Model of Care, which respects, enhances, and supports the normal physiological process while understanding the importance of independent, consultative, and referral practice components. Students are encouraged to actively participate in their education and that of their colleagues through a problem-based learning approach. The goal of the program is not merely competency but an understanding that midwifery education is a career-long process.

Admissions

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Master's degree in nursing, a GPA of 3.0, and a NYS nursing license prior to beginning coursework. Additionally, applicants must have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse.

• Required documents for application:
  • One transcript from each post-secondary school attended
  • Resume
  • A two- to three-page personal statement
  • At least two letters of recommendation
  • RN license and registration certificate
• Additional requirements for international applicants:
  • Official course-by-course evaluation of each foreign transcript
  • TOEFL or IELTS score (minimum TOEFL internet-based score of 100 and an IELTS Band score of 7)

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 13-30 credits, depending on gap analysis. The course list includes:

• NURSE-GN 2021: Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2050: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2130: Midwifery Management and Practicum I: Health Assessment and Reproductive, Sexual, & Gyn Health Care (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2131: Prof Issues & Role Dev in Nurse Midwifery 1 (2 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2132: Midwife Mgmt Pract II (5 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2133: Primary Care for Midwifery Practice (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2134: Midwife Management Practicum III 1 (5 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2135: Midwife Management Practicum IV 1 (6 credits)

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study is as follows: 1st Semester/Term:

• NURSE-GN 2050: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2021: Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits) 2nd Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2130: Midwifery Management and Practicum I: Health Assessment and Reproductive, Sexual, & Gyn Health Care (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2133: Primary Care for Midwifery Practice (3 credits) 3rd Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2131: Prof Issues & Role Dev in Nurse Midwifery 1 (2 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2132: Midwife Mgmt Pract II (5 credits) 4th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2134: Midwife Management Practicum III 1 (5 credits) 5th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2135: Midwife Management Practicum IV 1 (6 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and decision-making based on a synthesis of appropriate theories and evidence from nursing and other sciences.
2. Perform role competencies defined by national professional organizations for nurse practitioners or nurse-midwifery roles.
3. Demonstrate evidence-informed decision-making related to a specific advanced practice role.
4. Advocate for universal access to quality and cost-effective healthcare for all populations across the lifespan.
5. Collaborate as members of interprofessional teams to achieve high-quality and cost-effective health outcomes.
6. Demonstrate advanced professional practice role competencies related to educational, leadership, policy, organizational, and management outcomes.
7. Demonstrate ethical decision-making in the context of personal and professional codes and guidelines.
8. Articulate a personal and professional philosophy about the Advanced Practice Nursing role that reflects patient-centered care, respect for diversity, cultural values, and a commitment to the preservation of human rights.
9. Evaluate patient outcomes in relation to improving quality and patient safety.
10. Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and technological communication skills that influence the achievement of professional and health-related client outcomes in organizational, legislative, and policy settings.

Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages. Additional academic policies can be found on the College of Nursing academic policies page.