Calling all Frontier CNM students

[kristimarieSC]

I am very much considering frontier's distance learning ADN CNM bridge, and possibly tacking on the NP program at the end. i am half-way through my ADN program, plan to immediately start working as a nurse where ever I can to start the time clock on my 1 year of nursing experience required for the program, then apply as soon as I am qualified. Frontier seems to be the best program for for me (as well as coming highly recommended by a local midwife), but I would like an insight offered by current or recent graduate students. What do you think of the program? how would you rate the quality of the education you received? any advice or tips for those looking to enter/applying. are there things you dislike/would change? if graduated, did you feel prepared to enter the field? I would love your commentary on anything you feel is important pertaining to the program!

[AspiringNurseMW]

The *only * reason I am pretty much decided on NOT doing the bridge is because I want to be awarded my BSN *just in case *. I case life happens and I'd have to put a pause on or withdraw from Frontier, that bridge year would be essentially useless.

So I decided that after I complete my ASN I'll do my RN to BSN online while I get that 1 year experience that I would need anyway.

[mommy2anangel]

That is the exact reason why I didn't do the bridge either. My life likes to throw big curve balls every once in awhile. I will say though, that I think that the classes are more geared towards preparing you for advanced practice. I felt like my BSN classes were hoops I had to jump through for a degree and don't really feel like I learned a whole lot that will be useful as a midwife.

[cayenne06, MSN, CNM]

Frontier is a well respected program. Some students have difficulty locating a preceptor, though, so you might want to feel out the practices in your area, make sure the area is not saturated with students and that there are providers willing to consider working with you.