Program Overview

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BS to Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse-Midwifery

The BS to DNP program in Nurse-Midwifery is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in nursing who wish to pursue advanced degrees. This program leads to an MS in Nurse-Midwifery and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) degree.

Program Overview

The program trains students to care for women, people assigned female at birth, and newborns, focusing on reproductive and primary care needs, including family planning and routine screenings.

Format

The program is offered in a hybrid online format, with some in-person requirements on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO.

Average Time to Complete

The program typically takes 4 years (11 semesters) to complete.

Exam Prep

Upon completion of the program, students can sit for the Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) exam.

Clinical Placements

The program offers guaranteed clinical placements for Denver- and Aurora-based students at midwifery clinics, with faculty mentorship and guidance. Students from neighboring states can also receive assistance in locating clinical placements.

Expert Faculty

The program features expert faculty recognized locally and nationally for their excellence in nursing, education, and research.

Rural Midwifery Track Scholarship

A Rural Midwifery Track scholarship is available to students who commit to treating patients in rural areas, covering full in-state tuition and fees.

Program Outcomes

The program has a 100% board certification exam pass rate, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program is ranked #1 in Colorado. The Master's in Nurse-Midwifery program is ranked #2 in the U.S.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can provide care in various settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and private practices. They can also work with diverse patient populations, including women, people assigned female at birth, and newborns.

Skills and Knowledge

The program prepares students with the skills and knowledge to:

• Provide care in both in-patient and outpatient settings
• Attend to patients' reproductive health needs
• Meet patients where they are
• Educate patients about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum needs

Admission Requirements

• Check the requirements: Understand the admissions requirements, including letters of recommendation and transcript courses.
• Start the application: Submit the application through NursingCAS.

Tuition and Fees

• Estimated total tuition: $68,085 (Colorado residents), $68,085 (eligible western state residents), $110,330 (nonresidents)
• Additional expenses: Matriculation fee ($140), other fees (by term), books and supplies (total for program: $2,000), CU health insurance (by term)

Program Details

• Credit hours: 57
• Clinical training hours: 1,260
• Program format: Hybrid online
• Average time to complete: 4 years (11 semesters)

DNP Program Outcomes

The program prepares students to:

1. Integrate nursing knowledge and ways of knowing in the development and evaluation of healthcare delivery strategies.
2. Evaluate person-centered healthcare delivery strategies that meet evolving healthcare delivery system needs.
3. Collaborate across settings to advocate for improved population health outcomes for all.
4. Disseminate nursing scholarship to improve health and transform healthcare.
5. Lead the translation of quality and safety evidence to promote system effectiveness and individual performance.
6. Build interprofessional teams that enhance healthcare experiences and outcomes for patients, families, communities, and partnerships.
7. Lead within complex systems to effectively and proactively coordinate resources to provide safe, quality, and whole person care.
8. Lead teams to advocate for end-user perspectives in the design, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare technologies (e.g., information, communication) and processes.
9. Cultivate the future identity and ideals of the nursing profession.
10. Create systems and policies that support organizational resilience, personal, and professional well-being.