CNM School

[amberella123]

Hi everyone!

I am wanting to ask a question, I have been searching and searching and have found no solution to what I need.

So, I want to become a CNM and I live in Illinois. Is my only option really UIC? I will have to do the DNP program because they have moved it to that and it is a big commute for me. It would be about two hours one way if I take the train. I see theres Frontier but it requires going to KY twice (as I will be coming into whatever program I choose with a BSN). It also doesn't tell you if they are licensed for Illinois. Does anyone know if it is an acceptable school for Illinois? I would appreciate everyones advice. Is UIC my only option or is there any other online distance school that is acceptable for Illinois?

Thanks so much everyone

[amberella123]

On 4/26/2020 at 11:53 PM, imaobrn said:

No UIC isn't your only option. There are several hybrid programs (online and campus) that offer MSN or Post-graduate certificate programs in Midwifery. I attend Shenandoah University in Virginia. It's mostly online with a week long on-campus intensive each semester. I am in the PGC program. Not sure if they offer the full program. By the way I am from Illinois too. The only thing is you will have to most likely find your own preceptor. UIC places their students so it depends on what's more important to you.

Thank you! I ended up going to UIC. :) 

[Shawn Angela]

That’s great. How is it so far? I’m heading to DC to do my internship (clinical) for 8 weeks and then I’m done. I graduate in May ?. Good luck to you!