Certified Nurse-Midwife / Tennessee
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Tennessee Certified Nurse-Midwife License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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

What the Tennessee data shows for Certified Nurse-Midwifes

Tennessee 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 Tennessee's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Certificate/Degree".

Budget $100 to get started on a 2-year cycle. Tennessee doesn't require continuing education for this license, so upkeep costs stay confined to the renewal fee itself.

There's no published reciprocity list here - Tennessee reviews out-of-state credentials individually.

Licensing Ease Score

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

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 Tennessee

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 Tennessee licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Certified Nurse-Midwife in Tennessee? ▼
In Tennessee, 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 Tennessee? ▼
Tennessee licenses certified nurse-midwifes who complete its requirements (1000 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Tennessee licensing board.
Can I transfer my Certified Nurse-Midwife license to Tennessee from another state? ▼
Tennessee evaluates out-of-state certified nurse-midwife licenses on a case-by-case basis. Many professions are covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability. Contact the Tennessee licensing board for specific reciprocity details.
Does Tennessee require a background check for Certified Nurse-Midwife licensing? ▼
Yes, Tennessee requires a criminal background check as part of the certified nurse-midwife licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.

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Certified Nurse-Midwife in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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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