Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Nurse-Midwifery program at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing is a master's program that focuses on the education of nurse-midwives. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to practice as certified nurse-midwives.

Program Description

The program is based on the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) core competencies for basic midwifery practice. The faculty uses an evidence-based approach to teaching midwifery competency, and students are encouraged to actively participate in their education through a problem-based learning approach. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of midwifery practice, including the Midwifery Model of Care, and to prepare them for careers as certified nurse-midwives.

MS Specialty Sequences

The College of Nursing offers specialty sequences for graduate students in:

• Holistic Nursing
• Palliative Care
• Substance Use Disorders

Admissions

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A BS in nursing or a BS/BA in a non-nursing field together with an associate's degree in nursing
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• A NYS nursing license prior to beginning coursework
• At least one year of full-time clinical experience as a registered nurse (prior to beginning the adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner master's program)
• Completion of a basic statistics course and a basic research course at the undergraduate level

Applicants must submit:

1. One transcript from each post-secondary school attended
2. A resume
3. A two- to three-page personal statement
4. At least two letters of recommendation
5. RN license and registration certificate

Program Accreditation

The NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing's Nurse-Midwifery master's program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 48 credits, including:

• Major Requirements:
  • NURSE-GN 2005: Intro Stats Health Profs (3 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2303: Research in Nursing (3 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2041: Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2011: Apn: Pop Focus Care (3 credits)
• Advanced Core Requirements:
  • NURSE-GN 2050: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2021: Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits)
• Population Component:
  • 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 (2 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2133: Primary Care for Midwifery Practice (3 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2132: Midwife Mgmt Pract II (5 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2134: Midwife Management Practicum III (5 credits)
  • NURSE-GN 2135: Midwife Management Practicum IV (6 credits)
• Electives:
  • Other Elective Credits (6 credits)

Sample Plan of Study

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

• NURSE-GN 2041: Issues and Trends in Nursing and Health Care (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2050: Advanced Pathophysiology (3 credits) 2nd Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2005: Intro Stats Health Profs (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN XXXX: Nursing Graduate Elective (3 credits) 3rd Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2303: Research in Nursing (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN XXXX: Nursing Graduate Elective (3 credits) 4th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2011: Apn: Pop Focus Care (3 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2021: Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics Across the Lifespan (3 credits) 5th 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) 6th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2131: Prof Issues & Role Dev in Nurse Midwifery (2 credits)
• NURSE-GN 2132: Midwife Mgmt Pract II (5 credits) 7th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2134: Midwife Management Practicum III (5 credits) 8th Semester/Term:
• NURSE-GN 2135: Midwife Management Practicum IV (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

The program is governed by the policies of New York University and the College of Nursing. University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages, and additional academic policies can be found on the College of Nursing academic policies page.