Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

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Hi all,

I am thinking about applying to Frontier for the FNP Program. While I have read and heard great things about the midwifery program, I haven't heard much about the FNP Program. I would appreciate any feedback from current students or graduates of the program. Thanks.

Specializes in MS, LTC, Post Op.

I was invited to apply for the ADN-MSN bridge class starting in March. I am hoping that the fact that I was an LPN for 8 years prior to getting my RN degree, and the fact that I am working, will help me with admission.

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Hi Everyone!

I am finishing up my RN to BSN with a minor in Psych, and I have been approved for dual enrollment, so I will have 9 grad level credit hours to transfer. How difficult is it to transfer credit hours? I have seen the website, but I would like personal experience. My GPA is 3.7 currently, towards the end of my BSN program. I don't remember what my ADN GPA was.... it's been 11 years.

I have a few schools in mind, and wasn't really considering Frontier until recently. Is it still associated with Case Western Reserve?

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU, Surgical, LTAC.

i want to apply for the the MSN FNP but i haven't had a statistics course (wasn't included in my BSN). Does anyone know if i can take statistics while i'm in the program? I know the website says they offer it online but i don't know if i would have to complete it first before i apply or if i can be admitted to the program first and just take it along with my other classes.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

I believe it can be taken along with the other classes.

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Specializes in LDRP.
i want to apply for the the MSN FNP but i haven't had a statistics course (wasn't included in my BSN). Does anyone know if i can take statistics while i'm in the program? I know the website says they offer it online but i don't know if i would have to complete it first before i apply or if i can be admitted to the program first and just take it along with my other classes.

I do not know for sure, but i think statistics has to be completed prior to starting classes. I think you can apply before it's completed though. Please call them and make sure.

You can take the statistics class at frontier-it's only 12 weeks, and no on campus involved.

Good luck! It's a great school. I'm in my first term of the bridge program and loving it. I have four kids and a full time job and am holding As in both classes. (of course this is only the 4 th week sonfar)

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Happy Nurse 2005,

Do you have any info. about Frontier. I am really considering the FNP program. anything helps. I'm not sure about my chances. I am also very new to this site. Please let me know. Thanks!

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I am so happy!! I got accepted to class 85 starting in March 2011!:yeah:

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I posted elsewhere regarding which route to take as a ADN to FNP and I came across this old posting and it sounds like an answer to my prayers. Just wondering if anyone would estimate about how many hrs a week you spend doing parttime. I really think Im going to apply to this school, I have been a RN for almost 13 yrs and my GPA was a 3.7 so Im thinking I should be able to get in but there are no classes open until Aug! Thats a while to wait but Im thinking it will be worth. I was thinking that maybe I could do some general ed classes at our local college until then. Thanks to everyone who responds and congrats to all that have been recently accepted!

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Specializes in FNP.

Didn't go to Frontier, but I spent probably 12-16 hours a week per class in my program. HTH.

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Full time has required me to spend anywhere from 10-60 hours per week depending on the week and the class and what is going on that week. There is no way to tell you if it will be too much or too little because I honestly have no idea how tired you are after coming home from work. To me the idea of coming home after 8 hours of work and doing 8-10 hours of homework just makes me way to :crying2: but that's me :eek:

You are allowed to change your status one time (from full to part time or vice versa). All FNP students start with just 2 classes the first term so you have a chance to "test the waters".

My only concern for you - when you reach your clinical portion what are you going to do? FNP students generally complete their clinicals in a clinic which is open M-F from 8-5. Just something mull over when you think about ideas......

Hi Mom2Michael-

I am planning to apply to the FNP program part-time, but our financial position is such that I really need to work full-time. I think I will be fine during the coursework part of the program, but are you saying that it's very difficult, or maybe impossible to work full-time during the clinical portion? I worked full-time while working on my ADN and my BSN and while it was difficult at times, it worked out okay and I survived, fortunately. :-) It's just me and my husband at home, so no kids to taxi to ball games and such, which will help.

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Hi, I've read that a problem with online programs is finding a clinical in your location and sometimes this can be so tough that students can't finish their Masters. Does Frontier STRONGLY help you secure clinicals in the geographic area in which you live? THX!

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Specializes in ICU.

Question on the GPA. I tried to get ahold of the school, but am unable to so thought I would post on here.

The site states that they take your GPA from your "most recent degree" ...so does this mean they will only calculate in my GPA from my Associates Degree In Nursing, and not do a cumulative of ALL post high school coursework?

The reason I ask, is I have above a 3.3 for my ADN and LPN coursework, but have a VERY LOW GPA for my post high school attempt to go to a state school and unfortunatly it pulls my cumulative below the required 2.7 (take GRE).

Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!

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