1. (1) The applicant for approval to practice as a certified nurse midwife shall have:

   1. (a) An active Alabama registered nurse license, or a multistate registered nurse license issued by a party state, as defined in Chapter 610-X-4 of the Rules of the Alabama Board of Nursing, unless authorized by the Board of Nursing.
   2. (b) Met all requirements for completion of or graduation from an organized program of study and clinical experience beyond the basic educational preparation as a registered nurse, that prepares nurse midwives and is recognized by the Board of Nursing and the appropriate specialty certifying agency.

   3. (c) At least a master’s or higher degree in advanced practice nursing from an accredited program recognized by the Nursing Board. The applicant for initial approval as a nurse midwife who meets one of the following criteria is exempt from the requirement for a master’s degree in nursing:

      1. 1. Graduation prior to 1996 from a Nursing-Board recognized post-baccalaureate program preparing nurse midwives,
      2. 2. Graduation prior to 1984 from a non-baccalaureate program preparing nurse midwives, or
      3. 3. The Board of Nursing may grant a waiver of the master’s degree requirement at its discretion.
   4. (d) Current certification as a certified nurse midwife by the American College of Nurse Midwives or American College of Nurse Midwives Certification Council.
   5. (e) Effective January 1, 2024, obtained continuing education prescribed by the Board of Nursing regarding the rules and statutes governing collaborative practice in Alabama, not more than forty-eight (48) months prior to or within twelve (12) months of commencement of the collaborative practice.

Author: Alabama Board of Medical Examiners

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-21-84, 34-24-53.

Editor’s Note: Was previously Rule 540-X-8-.14, renumbered as per certification filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Was previously Rule 540-X-8-.15, renumbered as per certification filed April 23, 2004; effective May 28, 2004.

History: New Rule: Filed June 20, 1996; effective July 26, 1996. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 25, 2003; effective September 29, 2003. Amended: Filed August 23, 2019; effective October 7, 2019. Amended: Published April 30, 2021; effective June 14, 2021.