Which path should i take to become a midwife?

Question

i want to become a midwife with a masters dgree and this year september i will be applying to university, and i have no idea which route to take

i have been told there are two ways:-

1. take a degree in adult nursing (3yrs), then a midwifery degree (18mths), and then a masters degree in midwifery (1yr)
or
2. take a midwife degree (3yrs), and then a masters degree in midwifery (1yr)

Answer 1

Personally i would recommend the first option. One of the main reasons I really like my midwife is because she does have her nursing degree making her more knowledgable than some of the other ones available in my area. She had experience in the hospital so I know she can do anything a normal doctor would do- at home- it just makes it comforting to know she knows what shes doing- People may trust you more if you are a nurse as well- I hope it works out for you- I feel bad for midwifes- they get the hours and responsibilities of a doctor without the pay or respect of a doctor- I hope the best for you!!!

Answer 2

It depends how much you want to be an adult nurse - if its just so you can go on and do midwifery I would just go straight for midwifery.You will learn all the necessary skills as part of the course.
Not all universities run both courses some do direct entry midwifery only. I think they are trying to phase out the 18 month course.
Apparently even though we are supposed to be desperately short of midwives here in the UK it still quite competitive to get on the course and depending on where you live not always easy to get a job.

If you have never been to University before ( if you have - sorry Ignore this next bit ) it often helps to have some evidence of recent academic study for example a short open University Course.

I have been a nurse for 15 years(old style RGN) and I love it. It's a worthwhile job. I recently looked into Midwifery,I would love to do it but really don't think I could face the studying.
All the best with your carreer

Answer 3

So you're becoming a CNM, not a direct-entry or licensed midwife... Not the same thing. With a CNM, you'll be under an OB and most-likely forced to perform in hospitals or birthing centers, never at the home of the laboring mother. With direct-entry (lay) midwives, you can attend home births, also as a lisenced midwife. The two main differences for those two are training and insurance will sometimes accept claims from a lisenced midwife vs. a DEM. If you're set on becoming a CNM, I'd go with #2.

Answer 4

Although a longer time frame for study, the first option would enable you to practise in both the nursing and midwifery field, enabling the possibility of more job opportunities. If you really only want to go in to the specialism of midwifery, option 2 would be the better choice.

Either way, good luck!

Answer 5

If you really want to be a midwife, I don't think it is necessarily helpful to become a nurse first. But it may depend on what country you live in and what options are available to you where you live.

Answer 6

the path that leads to the hospital