Any Distance ABSN students/graduates applied and accepted into a CNM program?

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Hey Everyone,

I am curious to get feedback from anyone who completed a distance ABSN program and was then accepted into a CNM program (on-site or distance). I reside in Hawaii and want to become a CNM and possibly FNP, however, nursing programs are limited here (especially accelerated) so I would like to know how likely it would be for me to complete a distance ABSN and then get accepted into a MSN program. I would assume that it doesn't matter if your BSN education was completed distance or on-site...but not sure.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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leablossom,

I am an Excelsior graduate. I graduated in April, 2009 applied to Frontier for their Sept class 2009 and was accepted. During my phone interview I was told that my being an "online student" is a strength, considering that Frontier is a distance program. It did not seem to even be an issue. I did not apply to any other programs. I had bee wanting to go to Frontier for years. Hope this is helpful!!

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Thank you TLAandy! Yes, this is exactly what I was looking for because Frontier is the school that I want to ultimately go to as well. It's basically the only way that I can pursue this career.

How do you like Frontier? How was Excelsior?

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Excelsior was fine, that CPNE (clinical test-out) was a beast, but if you go into it like you do not know anything and practice exactly like the study guide said to do it, you were fine. I like Frontier. I am liking it more and more. The first year (bridge from ADN to Master's) was a little rough, but now that I have cut down my interaction with drama filled students I like it more and more. The work is not too hard, if you set up a schedule and follow it, it is very doable. I work full time too, so it requires a schedule, otherwise I would never get anything done!!

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Thanks again! I appreciate the tip on the CPNE. Glad to hear Frontier is good...I really want to go through their program. Wow! You work full-time too? That's awesome!

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Yes, I work full-time I hope to cut down to part-time once my husband graduates in August, but it is doable to work fulltime. Your family just has to be supportive, my husband grocery shops and cooks dinner and my daughter does all the after dinner cleaning. I got bathrooms and laundry. I think that is where people get caught up is all the time you spend "living" that cuts into study time. If you can balance that kind of stuff you're golden!!

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Thanks again TLAandy! I appreciate all of your input. I am single mom of a 4 year old and I am planning on continuing to homeschool him. Luckily, my mom watches him when I need to study or work/volunteer...which is often..but it helps.

I am so excited to know that someone has actually gone through Excelsior and has gotten accepted to Frontier. It is a huge relief...seriously.

Good luck to you!

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