Specialties CNM
Published Jan 28, 2016
girlmama, MSN, RN, CNM
18 Posts
I've always seen myself going to frontier for CNM but would really like to attain my FNP as well. I know this is a post masters option at frontier, but how involved?
Vanderbilt has a combined program of the two the can be completed in less than 2 years. Is it worth the investment? The COS for frontier looks more comprehensive. Will frontier make me a better CNM?
Katie71275
947 Posts
I think both have great programs. I went to an info session for Vanderbilt and while the program looks awesome, I can't justify the cost. It is extremely expensive.
blackbird singing
167 Posts
As a Vanderbilt grad, I'm resurrecting my username to say - the Vanderbilt name is enticing, but I really wish I would have gone to Frontier... The financial cost has really not been worth it for me. I don't feel like I can't pay my loans, but it truly is an exorbitant amount of money.... You learn to be a midwife in clinical and on the job - the book stuff you can learn anywhere. So I say - save your money!
Blackbird it's good to hear you say that. I felt that as well. It looks like an amazing program but not worth the cost.
Mel_81_99
57 Posts
Hands down Frontier. The cost is less, and it is ranked #1 in the nation for CNM. When you graduate from Frontier you will be ready to take & pass your certification boards.
FutureMidwife3
4 Posts
For the 2016 rankings, Frontier is #24 and Vanderbilt is ranked #1 in terms of Nurse-Midwifery school.
Zyprexa
204 Posts
The rankings really mean nothing, go with the cheaper school. Frontier is one of the oldest NP/CNM programs in the country, and as far as I know they are well respected.