Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery

Program Overview

Shenandoah University's online Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery program prepares students to provide family-centered care to women throughout their reproductive lives. The 2-year program includes online coursework, on-campus intensives, and clinical placements facilitated by the university. Graduates are eligible for national certification and can pursue careers as certified nurse-midwives in various clinical settings.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content: Focuses on role development and management of women's health across the lifespan.
• Structure:
• Online delivery with synchronous and asynchronous components.
• Full-time, 2-year program with summer courses.
• Cohorts start annually in Fall.
• Second year includes two 4-day on-campus intensives (Fall & Spring).
• Clinical placements facilitated by the university in students' home communities.
• Students identify potential clinical placements during the interview process.
• Course Schedule:
• Fall 1:
• N 532: Advanced Practice Roles, Ethics & Policy (3 credits)
• N 560: Advanced Concepts in Physiology & Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• 3 Credit Graduate Elective (3 credits)
• Spring 1:
• N 550: Advanced Pharmacology & Therapeutics (3 credits)
• N/NLAB 580: Advanced Health Promotion & Assessment Across Lifespan (4 credits)
• N 522: Research & Evidence Based Practice (4 credits)
• N 507: Data Interpretation & Informatics (3 credits)
• Fall 2 (Specialty Courses):
• NM 610: Primary Care of Women (2 credits, 180 clinical hours)
• NM 620: Antepartum Care (2 credits, 180 clinical hours)
• NM 612: Women's Health (2 credits, 180 clinical hours)
• NMLB 624: Midwifery Practicum I (3 credits, 180 clinical hours)
• Spring 2 (Specialty Courses):
• NM 640: Comprehensive Perinatal Care (3 credits)
• NM 641: Perinatal Complications (2 credits)
• NMLB 630: Midwifery Practicum II (4 credits, 240 clinical hours)
• Summer 2 (Specialty Courses):
• NM 660: Advanced Nurse-Midwifery Role Development (2 credits)
• NM 652: Evidence Based Practice Project (1 credit)
• NMLB 651: Integrated Midwifery internship (5 credits, 300 clinical hours)

Assessment:

• Degree Requirement: 49 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Clinical Practicum: Approximately 720 clock hours (unique nature of midwifery cases).
• Faculty: Penny R. Marzalik, Associate Professor and Nurse-Midwifery Program Director.
• Unique Approaches: Collaboration between students and faculty for clinical placement identification.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Certified nurse-midwife in various clinical settings, including hospitals, birth centers, and private practices.

Other:

• Program Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) with recommended 3.0 GPA.
• Admissions Requirements: Application, transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, resume, essay, 1 year of direct patient care experience, unencumbered RN license, interview.
• Language Proficiency Requirement: Must be met, possibly through TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo English Test.
• Clinical Fees: Per course in Graduate Nursing.
• Program Highlights:
• Nurse-midwives provide family-centered care to women throughout their reproductive lives.
• Graduates are eligible for national certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).
• Program is fully accredited by the ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME).
• Program emphasizes evidence-based practice and research.