MSN: Nurse-Midwifery
Make a difference
Midwives are recognized as the answer to the US maternity care crisis of devastatingly poor maternal and newborn outcomes and huge disparities. Midwives make a difference because they individualize care, addressing both the physical and the psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
This high-touch approach results in…
- fewer preterm births and low birth weight babies
- fewer interventions and Cesarean sections
- successful & extended breastfeeding
- greater patient satisfaction
- enhanced passion for Midwifery care
At GW Nursing, the MSN: Nurse-Midwifery program will prepare you to make a difference for mothers, babies, and families throughout the childbearing cycle and for women from menarche to menopause.
Why GW Nursing?
The faculty at GW Nursing believes all people deserve equitable & high-quality health care and are dedicated to educating midwives who are passionate about providing patient-centered, respectful care that promotes trust, resulting in better outcomes, fewer disparities, and greater patient satisfaction.
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Manageable Program PlanThe program is designed for busy adult learners, with only two courses per semester for 7 of the 8 semesters in the program plan. |
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Knowledge Base & Clinical ImmersionThe program plan begins with foundational courses followed by midwifery content, where students gain the knowledge base for practice. The final 2 semesters are an intense clinical immersion that enhances the achievement of clinical competency and produces practice-ready graduates. |
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Supportive & Welcoming LearningThe learning environment is designed so students feel welcomed, respected, and safe to learn and interact with peers, faculty, and preceptors. |
Curriculum Highlights
Quality Care
Providing evidence-based, high-quality, respectful care to women and their families.
Community Birth
Improving access to culturally congruent midwifery led care in community birth centers that decrease disparities in pregnancy outcomes.
Reproductive Justice
Supporting autonomy, control, respect and systems of support for reproductive decisions.
Health Equity
Equitable, accessible, compassionate care for women from menarche through menopause.
Nationally Ranked
GW Nursing earned top rankings in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs (#8) and Best Master's Programs (#19). Our solid position is a testament to GW's growing reputation as a premier destination for nurses looking to advance their careers.
Focused on your future
GW Nursing is committed to affecting change in our health care system by developing the nurse leaders of tomorrow and maintaining connections with the world's most influential health organizations, such as the National Institute of Health. Our students not only study the world, they also work to improve it and we make sure they have the skills and resources to do so.
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Online LearningPrograms are delivered in an online format and are skillfully designed by our instructional designers to be both readily comprehensible and engaging. |
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Exceptional FacultyOur faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in nursing who actively engage and inspire students to improve health care around the globe. |
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Nationally RankedGW Nursing's programs are consistently ranked among the top programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report |
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Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive community to prepare our students to facilitate value-based health care delivery |
"The GW School of Nursing offered me a dynamic learning experience where the faculty and staff were completely dedicated to supporting the development of nursing leaders. Over the years, they helped me develop from a student nurse to a nurse-midwife. I credit my successful nursing career to the experiences and personalized opportunities that were provided to me by GW Nursing."
Michelle Clausen, MSN, CNM
Nurse Midwife & Ph.D. Student