Certified Nurse-Midwife / Louisiana
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Louisiana Certified Nurse-Midwife License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Provides prenatal, birth, and postpartum care. Scope varies by state.

What the Louisiana data shows for Certified Nurse-Midwifes

Louisiana sets the entry bar for certified nurse-midwifes at 1,000 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Louisiana's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Upfront cost is $100 on a 2-year cycle. Continuing education is not a listed requirement for this profession in Louisiana, so the annualized maintenance burden is lower than in states that mandate ongoing hours.

Louisiana handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
47/100
Certified Nurse-Midwife · Louisiana

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training D
1,000 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee C-
$100
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Louisiana

Education / Training Hours
Certificate/Degree
1,000 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$100
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Louisiana licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Certified Nurse-Midwife in Louisiana? ▼
In Louisiana, the license path calls for 1000 education/training hours, a passing exam score, and a $100 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in Louisiana? ▼
Certification as a certified nurse-midwife in Louisiana means clearing the state's checklist: 1000 hours of education, and a passing exam score. The Louisiana licensing board can confirm the current details.
Can I transfer my Certified Nurse-Midwife license to Louisiana from another state? ▼
Out-of-state certified nurse-midwife credentials get a case-by-case review in Louisiana rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Louisiana licensing board.
Does Louisiana require a background check for Certified Nurse-Midwife licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for certified nurse-midwife licensing in Louisiana. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.

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Certified Nurse-Midwife in Louisiana is one requirement row in a certified nurse-midwife-wide, 50-state comparison.

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Louisiana licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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