Nurse-Midwifery

Midwifery education is a synthesis drawing upon the student’s maturity and willingness to take active responsibility for their learning and the faculty’s experience and knowledge of the profession. While the learning styles of students may vary, mutual respect between students and faculty solidifies the midwifery educational process at NYU Meyers. Nurse-Midwifery is a blending of science balanced with art, the learning of theory is simultaneously reinforced by practical hands-on application and experience. In the end, students are maturated not merely with knowledge of midwifery but experience in its practical, clinical application.

The faculty’s commitment to didactic learning of a specific knowledge base is not compromised by a focus on imparting the Midwifery Model of Care. The faculty instill a belief in the right of every person to receive care in the context of their uniqueness in all dimensions, namely, the spiritual, emotional, psychological, psychosocial, and physical. The Midwifery Model of Care, respects, enhances, and supports the normal physiological process while understanding the importance of independent, consultative, and referral practice components.

Program content is based on the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) core competencies for basic midwifery practice.  An evidence-based approach to teaching midwifery competency is utilized by a faculty representing a range of expertise in all areas and places of midwifery practice. Students are encouraged through a problem-based learning approach to actively participate in their education as well as that of their colleagues.  At NYU Meyers we teach our student nurse-midwives how to be self-educators/learners. Ultimately, the goal is not merely competency but an understanding that midwifery education is a career-long process. To sustain competency, evaluation of care through self-examination, evaluation of practice as part of continuous quality improvement (CQI), and development of the evidence base for practice through research are essential to setting and maintaining standards.

The provision of comprehensive, integrated, ethical care requires cultural awareness, sensitivity, and competence on the part of the practitioner. In addition to core competencies and comprehension of the Midwifery Model of Care, student nurse-midwives are also given an understanding of the commitment that is expected of them as members of the profession at large. Nurse-Midwives are advocates for the needs of those they care for throughout their lifespans. They must be socially and politically vigilant and active in ensuring that public policies effectively ensure all health needs. Student midwives are groomed as future leaders. Midwifery is not just a career, it is a calling. All of this represents the philosophy and the commitment of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing Nurse-Midwifery Program.

The NYU Meyers midwifery program faculty and staff stand in solidarity with our BIPOC and LGBTQ+ students. We are committed to supporting student success and are actively developing strategies to ensure a positive experience with the ultimate goal of diversifying the profession of midwifery. Prospective and current students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to visit the website of the Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation to stay abreast of events and resources available to the entire NYU community. If you have any questions or concerns as it relates to diversity and inclusion or anti-racism work within the midwifery program, please contact Sascha James-Conterelli, Program Director.

Outcomes

The NYU Meyers Midwifery Program prepares students to be eligible for the Certification Examination of the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). 

Midwifery Certification Pass Rates

May 2021 graduates:          100%
May 2022 graduates:          100%
May 2023 graduates:          100%

The NYU Meyers Midwifery Program's three-year (2021-2023) cumulative pass rate within twelve months of graduation is 100%.

Graduation data*

Over the last 3 years (2021-2023), we received approximately 15-20 applications/year with 10-12 /year accepted for the available positions. 

          
2021:    Number of MS graduates: 5 (5 Part-time) 
2021:    Number of Advanced Certificate Graduates: 1 (Part-time)
2022:    Number of MS graduates: 4 (Part-time)
2022:    Number of Advanced Certificate Graduates: 2 (Part-time)

2023:    Number of MS graduates: 6 (6 Part-time) 

* There were no Advanced Certificate Graduates in 2023.

The NYU Meyers midwifery program’s goal is for greater than 80% of students matriculated into their clinical cohort to complete the program and graduate on time. The NYU Meyers Midwifery Program's three-year (2020-2022) graduation rate has
exceeded its goals with a rate of 100%.

Program accreditation

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s Midwifery master’s program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 2000 Duke Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, Virginia 22314. It received full accreditation without recommendations for ten years effective January 31, 2021, through February 2031. For information about accreditation, please contact ACME directly at (703) 835-4565, support@theacme.org, or visit their website, theacme.org