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How long do you go to college to be a Midwife?
I'm wanting to get advice from an actual Midwife because they went through the experience in college to become one.
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Nikki’s Answer
In the US, you will need to obtain a bachelors degree in nursing and then obtain a masters degree in nursing with a specialty in midwifery.
The number of years it will take you varies by the type of school you attend.
Some nurses decide to get an associates degree in nursing (approximately 2 years), get licensed and work as a nurse while completing the requirements for a bachelors degree (1-2 years).
Others decide to go straight for a bachelors degree (4 years).
It is recommended you work as a nurse in women's health (labor and delivery or gynocology) before seeking your masters degree as a nurse midwife (2-3 years) to ensure you have a strong foundation of concepts in women's health that will be taught in much more depth on your way to becoming a midwife.
These time estimates assume you are enrolled in school full time.
The number of years it will take you varies by the type of school you attend.
Some nurses decide to get an associates degree in nursing (approximately 2 years), get licensed and work as a nurse while completing the requirements for a bachelors degree (1-2 years).
Others decide to go straight for a bachelors degree (4 years).
It is recommended you work as a nurse in women's health (labor and delivery or gynocology) before seeking your masters degree as a nurse midwife (2-3 years) to ensure you have a strong foundation of concepts in women's health that will be taught in much more depth on your way to becoming a midwife.
These time estimates assume you are enrolled in school full time.
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Benjamin’s Answer
4 years bachelors degree in midwifery..
In some countries (eg. Ghana) you can begin with 3 years diploma in midwifery
In some countries (eg. Ghana) you can begin with 3 years diploma in midwifery
I appreciate your support, Benjamin
Ashlynn