ADN-MSN Bridge Program at FSMFN

fertile_myrtle · Nov 6, 2008

Hello?

Please, FSMFN students... I know you are out there! I really hope to get in to Class 65 (Feb 2009) and would like to connect with someone that has gone to Frontier Bound recently so as to know what to expect.

This is all I've ever wanted and I only want to do it at Frontier.

Anyone out there?

CNM2B · Nov 6, 2008

Sorry..I haven't been to Frontier Bound yet. There are several of us on here who are set to go with Class 64 in early December. Hopefully one of the current students will answer your questions, if they're not too busy studying :typing!

Good luck with your application! The phone interview isn't that bad--quite friendly. Just be prepared to say why you want to be a CNM and how you will manage to be a distance-student and juggle life at the same time!

Good luck and keep us posted!!

fertile_myrtle · Nov 6, 2008

Oh I am very excited for your Frontier Bound! You must post and update how it goes...

TLAandy · Nov 7, 2008

FM, I am also a hopeful FSMFN student. I will be finishing up my RN-ADN soon!! I plan on applying to the 67,68,69,70 class hopefully the earliest class if all goes well. You will have to post as you can through the process. So many students start too but do not continue. I can only assume that the program is sooo demanding that it does not allow for extra time at the computer. Love you screen name, I went to school in columbus, ohio with a girl that was called fertile myrtle. lol, brings back band camp memories, games all kinds of antics!! Look forward to more posts. :yeah:

fertile_myrtle · Nov 7, 2008

Thanks, andy! I have pretty good band memories too... never went to camp though.

I'll update.

My phone interview is Monday! Days away now! I am really excited.

CNM2B · Nov 7, 2008

Good luck! You'll do great--just be yourself. One piece of advice--my phone call came 20 minutes early. I almost didn't answer it because I was trying to stay off the phone! Just an FYI to be prepared early! Keep us posted!

mom2michael, MSN, RN, NP · Nov 8, 2008

And mine came almost 30 mins. late....LOL.

Questions are run of the mill - why do you want to be a Midwife, what life experiences do you have that contribute to your decision. Can you meet the demands of grad school. What life sacrifices are you willing to make (ie, job hours) to ensure you finish school.

It was a piece of cake really. NOTHING to be nervous about at all.

fertile_myrtle · Nov 8, 2008

Thanks everyone. The support is wonderful.

babynurse2001 · Nov 8, 2008

I am a current FSMFN student, about ready to graduate and take Boards next month. The phone interview is no big deal, just what the others said, why do you want to be a midwife, how do you plan to juggle being a student and a wife/mom/nurse/insert other roles you play here. Frontier Bound is amazing, a truly transformational experience and it is the friendships that you make there that will help you get through the program. It is a tough program, but if you take it one step at a time you will one day be done. Best of luck to you!

fertile_myrtle · Nov 8, 2008

I am pretty sure I'll have to keep some PT hours at work while I am in school. Other Frontier alumni have assured me that this is possible, with proper discipline. I am still nervous about it though. I'd like to just be able to work per diem.

Jo Dirt · Jan 5, 2009

I've got a mortgage to pay, I must work. I'm trying to keep as many ETO hours as I can so I can get my full paycheck and work 3-4 days a week instead of 5.