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Twin Cities Campus

Nurse Midwifery Postgraduate Certificate

School of Nursing
School of Nursing
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Contact Information
School of Nursing, 5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-7980; fax: 612-625-7727)
Email: nursecerts@umn.edu
Website: http://www.nursing.umn.edu
  • Program Type: Post-baccalaureate credit certificate/licensure/endorsement
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Length of program in credits: 24 to 38
  • This program requires summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Nurse Midwifery Certificate
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The postgraduate certificate program in nurse midwifery offers students with a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or other graduate degree in a clinical nursing specialty area the opportunity to complete an additional area of study. Completion of required coursework and practice hours provides eligibility to take certification examinations.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by American Midwifery Certification Board & Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Delivery
  • partially online (between 50% to 80% of instruction is online)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
DNP with coursework in the 3 of the 5 following subject areas: adv. physiology, adv. pathophysiology,pharmacology, pharmacotherapeutics, adv.health assessment is required for admission to this program
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
All applicants must have a current registered nurse license.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit transcripts from all institutions where postsecondary credit was earned, reference materials containing an Admission Reference Form and personal letter of reference from two separate individuals, two essays, a current curriculum vitae/resume, a current registered nurse license, and English language proficiency scores (if applicable). Application deadlines for this certificate are a priority deadline of November 1, with rolling admissions on a space available basis until March 1.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 95
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 586
  • MELAB
    • Final score: 85
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 1 semesters must be completed before filing a Degree Program Form.
Please contact the School of Nursing for detailed information about the requirements for this certificate. Each applicant's curriculum is unique and based on the applicant's previous DNP degree and coursework. Final coursework decisions are made by the faculty advisor. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required.
Specialty Courses (24 Credits)
Complete the following required specialty courses for the certificate. Credit requirements for courses with variable credits: Take NURS 6305 for 3 credits; NURS 6308 for 2 credits; and NURS 6925 for 2 credits.
NURS 6210 - Midwifery Care of the Childbearing Family (3.0 cr)
NURS 6211 - Midwifery Care of the Childbearing Family Practicum (2.0 cr)
NURS 6213 - Reproductive Healthcare for Patients with Complex Conditions (2.0 cr)
NURS 6214 - Reproductive Health Care for Patients with Complex Conditions Practicum (2.0 cr)
NURS 6302 - Racism and Health Disparity Prevention for Midwives (1.0-2.0 cr)
NURS 6305 - Reproductive and Sexual Health Care (3.0 cr)
NURS 6306 - Reproductive and Sexual Health Practicum (1.0 cr)
NURS 6308 - Women's Primary Care Practicum (1.0-2.0 cr)
NURS 6501 - Assessment and Management of Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, I (3.0 cr)
NURS 6925 - Advanced Concepts in Reproductive and Sexual Health Care (2.0-3.0 cr)
NURS 7213 - Midwifery Clinical and Professional Integration (3.0 cr)
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Core Courses (0 to 12 Credits)
Completion of the following coursework is required for the post-graduate certificate program. Students who have not completed these courses or their equivalents prior to admission must do so to meet requirements. Consult with the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director to evaluate prior APRN coursework for equivalency. NURS 5229 must be taken for 3 credits.
NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse (3.0 cr)
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology (2.0 cr)
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing (2.0 cr)
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics (3.0-4.0 cr)
Labor and Delivery Competencies (2 Credits)
Students are required to complete NURS 5505 if they do not have labor and delivery experience as a registered nurse.
NURS 5505 - Assessment and Support of Individuals in Labor (1.0 cr)
 
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NURS 6210 - Midwifery Care of the Childbearing Family
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Summer
In this course students will investigate and evaluate evidence-based models of midwifery practice for the management and support of women, individuals seeking midwifery care and their families during labor, birth, the immediate postpartum period, and care of the newborn. prereq: 6305, 6306, 6308, 6925
NURS 6211 - Midwifery Care of the Childbearing Family Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Summer
In this course students will implement evidence-based models of midwifery practice in the management and support of women, individuals seeking midwifery care and their families during labor, birth, the immediate postpartum period, and care of the newborn. prereq: 6305, 6306, 6308, 6925
NURS 6213 - Reproductive Healthcare for Patients with Complex Conditions
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
The course provides an evidence based, theoretical and epidemiologic basis for advanced practice nursing care of patients with complex reproductive health problems requiring multidisciplinary interventions. Selected high-risk gynecologic and perinatal conditions are examined. prereqs: (NM and WHNP) 6305/6306, 6501, 6925; (NM only) 6308, 6210/6211; (WHNP only) 6502, 6926, 6927/6928
NURS 6214 - Reproductive Health Care for Patients with Complex Conditions Practicum
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Apply advanced assessment and management skills in the care of patients and infants at risk for medical and/or psychosocial problems and to gain experience in the management of selected high-risk perinatal conditions. prereqs: Nurse-Midwife DNP student, N5222, N5228, N5229, N5200, N6305, N6306, N6308, N6925, N6210, N6211 WHNP DNP Student: N5222, N5228, N5229, N5200, N6305, N6306, N6926, N6925, N6927, N6928
NURS 6302 - Racism and Health Disparity Prevention for Midwives
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course prepares students to understand the impact of history, societal structure, systems of oppression, power dynamics, and privilege on health care delivery and outcomes, especially in context of pregnancy and reproduction. The course explores the root causes of health disparities in the United States and provides foundational knowledge for clinicians. Students will be able to identify institutional and interpersonal interventions that can be employed to improve health equity.
NURS 6305 - Reproductive and Sexual Health Care
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Application of theory and evidence to holistic practice in reproductive and sexual health care. Emphasis is placed on theoretical knowledge and skills related to caring for persons with common reproductive health needs throughout the life cycle. The sociopolitical context of women's lives and those seeking reproductive and sexual health care is integrated throughout. prereq: DNP student, 5200, 5222, 5228, 5229
NURS 6306 - Reproductive and Sexual Health Practicum
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course provides clinical experience in a reproductive and sexual health setting to develop basic skills in providing holistic, safe, and competent care, including history taking, physical examination, and patient education specific to reproductive and sexual health issues across the lifespan. prereq: 5200, 5222, 5228, 5229, 6305 (or concurrent)
NURS 6308 - Women's Primary Care Practicum
Credits: 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Practicum in reproductive/primary health care settings to continue development of basic skills in providing holistic, safe, and competent care, including history taking, physical examination, and patient education specific to reproductive and primary health care issues across the lifespan. prereqs: 5200, 5222, 5228, 5229, 6501, 6305, 6306
NURS 6501 - Assessment and Management of Health for Advanced Practice Nurses, I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall
Advanced practice nursing. Health promotion and data-based assessment/management of common acute and stable chronic conditions for the primary care populations. Role of the advanced practice nurse, process of clinical reasoning and decision-making, and independent and collaborative practice health care plans, utilizing evidence-based practice. prereq: DNP student or instr consent
NURS 6925 - Advanced Concepts in Reproductive and Sexual Health Care
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
The course builds on foundational theoretical and evidence-based content to develop advanced assessment and care planning competencies throughout the lifespan with a focus on complex gynecological and pregnancy-related conditions. prereq: 6305, 6306, 6501
NURS 7213 - Midwifery Clinical and Professional Integration
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
Integration of the clinical role of the nurse-midwife, including understanding of the role of the midwife in leadership, legislation, and policy. prereq: Nurse midwifery DNP student in final semester, no incomplete cr, instr consent
NURS 5200 - Advanced Holistic Health Assessment for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Provides students with advanced holistic health assessment knowledge and skills needed for ANP across the life span. Prepares students to utilize advanced health assessment skills to differentiate between normal, variations of normal and abnormal findings. Integrates Integrates EB data into a comprehensive health assessment. prereq: Admission to advanced practice nursing area of study (DNP or Post-Graduate certificate program), instr consent
NURS 5222 - Advanced Human Physiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
This course focuses on principles of cellular and systems physiology that affect maintenance of homeostasis and health across the diverse and population-specific lifespan. Students will learn about cellular physiology which is then applied to 1) understanding general principles of physiology and 2) neural and humoral control of physiological systems (rheological, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, sensory, musculoskeletal, immune, and reproductive). Students will apply this knowledge to interpret changes in normal functions that deviate from the healthy state. This course serves as the foundation for understanding the pathophysiological state and also for building clinical reasoning skills needed in the various speciality areas of the advanced practice role.
NURS 5226 - Advanced Human Pathophysiology
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course will provide an in-depth review of pathophysiological principles at the mechanistic and clinical levels across the lifespan. Basic science principles will be reviewed in conjunction with clinical assessments and diagnoses, to effectively inform therapeutic decision making. Deviations from normal physiological processes will be a focus across all systems. Clinical case studies will be used to enhance understanding of key scientific principles at the local and systemic levels. Students will be able to apply knowledge gained in clinical settings on common diseases as well as rare and esoteric disorders using current research, theory, and relevant case studies.
NURS 5228 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Overview of pharmacological principles for commonly used medication classes. Each drug class, related physiology. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug classes and specific medications. prereq: Grad nursing student or instr consent
NURS 5229 - Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics
Credits: 3.0 -4.0 [max 4.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course focuses on the prescription and application of the principles of drug therapy, patterns of drug use, prescriptive privileges, and prescription writing for advanced practice nurses. Students review the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly used drug classes, and the pharmacotherapeutic treatment guidelines for the management of health conditions in various age groups.
NURS 5505 - Assessment and Support of Individuals in Labor
Credits: 1.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This course builds the knowledge and skills required to care for individuals in labor. prereq: Admission to DNP Program