The Pathway to Midwifery provides a clear path for newly admitted Rutgers University, School of Nursing Second-Degree BS in Nursing students to transition to the MSN Nurse-Midwifery graduate program.
Only newly admitted second-degree nursing students are eligible to apply to this program. Students must submit an application to be considered for admission. Applicants will be notified of the Pathway to Midwifery admission decision prior to the first semester start date for the Second-Degree program. Following completion of the BSN program, students in the Pathway program will be seamlessly enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse-Midwifery program.
By entering the Pathway to Midwifery program, newly admitted second-degree nursing students will:
- Have guaranteed admission to the Rutgers MSN – Nurse-Midwifery program contingent upon meeting the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the Second-Degree BS in Nursing program with a GPA of 3.20 or higher.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX exam prior to the start of the Nurse-Midwifery program.
Please Note: Depending on the timing of graduation from the Second-Degree program, a gap year may be necessary to complete the above requirements.
- Receive advisement with faculty from the Nurse-Midwifery program throughout the Second-Degree Nursing program.
- Receive an application fee waiver when submitting the graduate nursing application.
- Receive permission to enroll in NMID 7000 Foundations of Midwifery Care in the final semester of the Second-Degree Nursing program, for graduate credit, in place of the undergraduate nursing elective course.
Application & Timeline
- This program is for newly admitted Second-Degree BSN students with start dates of Spring 2025 or beyond.
- Spring Start Application Open Date: September 1st
- Summer Start Application Open Date: January 1st
- Decision Notification Date: Prior to the start of first semester classes.
Admission Criteria
Supporting documents should be submitted in one email to snadmissions@sn.rutgers.edu. Please include your Last Name, First Name – Pathway to Midwifery Applicant in the subject line.
- Confirmed admission to the Second-Degree Nursing program
- A personal statement, limited to one page, which includes the following:
- What interests you specifically about the Midwifery Program at Rutgers University – School of Nursing?
- How would your individual experiences, qualities, and contributions enrich the program?
- A writing sample, limited to one page, detailing the following:
- Describe your personal experiences and qualities that demonstrates your dedication to working specifically in midwifery.
- What are your professional goals as a midwife and how will the Rutgers program further your achievement of those goals?
- Two letters of reference. We strongly encourage an academic recommendation. Additionally, we recommend that you select recommenders who are able to clearly articulate your potential to be successful in our midwifery program.
Following receipt of these materials, eligible applicants will be contacted by the admissions committee for an interview.
Contact
Should you have additional questions related to this pathway please contact:
Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, CNM, FACNM, FAAN
Program Director for Nurse Midwifery and the Dual Women’s Health/Nurse-Midwifery Program; Clinical Assistant Professor
Division of Advanced Nursing Practice
julie.blumenfeld@sn.rutgers.edu
(973) 972-8517
Application-specific questions can be forwarded to:
School of Nursing
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
snadmissions@sn.rutgers.edu
973-972-3067