Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Nurse-Midwifery Track

[em]Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)[/em]Nurse-Midwifery Track

Deliver Women’s Care as a DNP Nurse-Midwife

Students pursuing the online Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse-Midwifery (DNP Midwife) track are prepared to provide holistic and women-centered care throughout the lifespan using the midwifery model of care. Our program is committed to the education of nurse-midwives in a unique Christian environment who are prepared to practice in concert with standards of nurse-midwifery practice. In addition, our program is committed to enrolling diverse and qualified students that pursue cultural competency and focus their service and clinical experiences caring for vulnerable populations.

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Important Dates

Next Application Deadline: March 27th, 2020

Next Start Date: May 4th, 2020

Two entry options are available:

BSN to DNP

75 Credits
Just over 3 years to completion
$1,100 per credit hour

Post-Master's DNP

31-37 Credits
2 years to completion
$1,100 per credit hour
Must be MSN in Nurse Midwifery Field

Program Features At-A-Glance

ACME-accredited*, CCNE-accredited** and U.S. News & World Report ranked program
100% pass rates, see all pass and graduation rates here
Main coursework is online with on-campus immersions throughout the program
Practicum requirement total: 1,125 hours
Courses are 15 weeks, with three terms per year
Students learn from nationally recognized faculty
Clinical Placement Services for students
Total credits: 75

Admissions Requirements At-A-Glance

BSN from a regionally accredited school of nursing
3.0 GPA
No GRE or MAT required
At least one year of full time experience as a professional nurse in labor and delivery, on the mother baby unit, or in an outpatient OB/GYN setting by the start of classes. Extensive observational experiences of birth, or education and practice as a doula will be considered. Applicants with other experiences in the maternal-child health specialty will be considered individually.
Unencumbered RN license

Stress-free Clinical Placements

At Baylor University’s Louis Herrington School of Nursing, we strongly believe in setting our students up for success. That's why we provide clinical sites and preceptors for all graduate-level clinical rotations. We also know clinical placement sites may be potential locations for future employment opportunities upon graduation. If you already have a placement site or preceptor in mind, we encourage you to refer them to our placement team to secure. Get in touch with our Enrollment Advisors for more information.

Curriculum At-A-Glance

Emphasizing women-focused healthcare services, the curriculum provides a detailed study of birthing, gynecological and preventive care.

Featured curriculum:

NUR 5140: Professional Issues and History of Nurse-Midwives
NUR 5346: Nurse-Midwifery IV: High Risk Family
NUR 5344: NM III: Care of the Childbearing Family

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Online DNP Midwifery Salary & Careers

Baylor University online DNP Nurse-Midwifery students are diverse and qualified individuals who pursue cultural competency and focus on serving vulnerable populations. Graduates are able to enhance their career as autonomous caregivers and patient advocates who are eligible to sit for the Nurse Midwife certification examination.

The program prepares nurse midwives in a uniquely Christian learning environment.
Through the integration of faith and learning, Baylor DNP Nurse-Midwifery graduates possess the clinical acumen and exemplary leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to transform women’s care.
Graduates who become a Certified Nurse Midwife can earn a salary of $92,000 (annual national average, Payscale.com).
Students have the option to complete a DNP project abroad and participate in international research and missions with graduate faculty.

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DNP - Nurse-Midwifery Faculty

The faculty for the Online DNP - Nurse-Midwifery degree program are committed to delivering state-of-the-art instruction through innovative active learning methodologies. They embody the unique mission of the Louise Herrington School of Nursing of Baylor University by preparing nurses, within a Christian community, for professional practice, health care leadership, and worldwide service. Click below to learn more about the faculty for this program.