Baystate Midwifery Program Grads

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Have you had difficulty finding employment not having the MSN?

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

Well, you aren't eligible to sit for ACNM boards unless you have a master's degree, so I am assuming you are asking if the Master's in Midwifery you get (through Phil U, which you do concurrently with the Baystate Program) is a hindrance as opposed to an MSN?

ALL the Baystate grads I know (and I know a LOT) have had jobs lined up before they even left the program, or shortly thereafter. I got my MSN before I started at Baystate, but I've never seen anyone have a problem with their master's in midwifery. I think there is one (maybe two??) states that explicitly require a master's in nursing to qualify for CNM licensure, so I would be sure to double check your state regs before deciding on a program.

I am near the end of my first semester at Baystate, and the program is incredible. I highly recommend it.

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Specializes in Nurse-Midwife.
I think there is one (maybe two??) states that explicitly require a master's in nursing to qualify for CNM licensure, so I would be sure to double check your state regs before deciding on a program.

There are many nurse midwifery programs where graduates complete an MS degree. But there are a few states that specifically require an MSN for licensure. I think Oregon is one.

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Well, you aren't eligible to sit for ACNM boards unless you have a master's degree, so I am assuming you are asking if the Master's in Midwifery you get (through Phil U, which you do concurrently with the Baystate Program) is a hindrance as opposed to an MSN?

ALL the Baystate grads I know (and I know a LOT) have had jobs lined up before they even left the program, or shortly thereafter. I got my MSN before I started at Baystate, but I've never seen anyone have a problem with their master's in midwifery. I think there is one (maybe two??) states that explicitly require a master's in nursing to qualify for CNM licensure, so I would be sure to double check your state regs before deciding on a program.

I am near the end of my first semester at Baystate, and the program is incredible. I highly recommend it.

Yes I plan on going accelerated BSN> MSN> post masters CNM. Making sure to have the MSN to "cover all my bases" and I also want to specialize in caring for mothers & their children.

What is your MSN specialty?

How challenging was the application process?

How long do you think it will take you to complete the program?

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