Frontier Bound Class 65???

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hello all! i have completed my application and phone interview and am awaiting to hear if i got in class #65 frontier bound in feb. is anyone out there already accepted or awaiting to hear?? i am getting more nervous as each day comes and no email. on the website it says they will contact you within 7 days from the review completed date which would be dec. 8th, but in my email from them it states "applications are considered on a first-come, first serve basis, all else being equal. applicant files are reviewed on an on-going basis, so as soon as your file is complete it will be reviewed and you will be notified of the committee's decision." should i call or just wait it out?? anyone have any info??

thanks

Congrats! I just received my acceptance to class 65 as well. However, I'm weighing the pros/cons with going to Univ of Cincinnati. I know I only have a few days left to decide though - eek! Anyone have any thoughts?

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Specializes in LDRP.

I would personally go with Frontier. They have been doing distance longer, and have graduates all across the country. They have an extensive alumni network (read into this-jobs) and have a truly excellent faculty.

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Specializes in L&D.

I have to agree with Shannon (Smark35). Frontier has a longer history, tons of grads across this country, and has an awesome reputation. I work with a CNM who graduated from U of Cinn, and she said she would not have done that program again if she had to choose.

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Specializes in Rural Health.
Congrats! I just received my acceptance to class 65 as well. However, I'm weighing the pros/cons with going to Univ of Cincinnati. I know I only have a few days left to decide though - eek! Anyone have any thoughts?

Only you can decide the best path for you. Both are excellent schools and both are committed to helping you thru this journey in your life.

What holds you back from going to Frontier and why do you think that U of C is a better choice for you to get your education?

It's a tough decision either way. For me Frontier was the only school I would consider because of the long, wonderful history of providing services to those in need and in areas of the country that couldn't get the services. They carried that over to online education and made their entire focus on educating students that could not otherwise attend grad school. To me, it makes perfect sense.

Good luck!!!

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I have to agree with Shannon (Smark35). Frontier has a longer history, tons of grads across this country, and has an awesome reputation. I work with a CNM who graduated from U of Cinn, and she said she would not have done that program again if she had to choose.

Thanks. That's interesting....I wonder what her disappointment with the program was. I recently spoke with an alum from UC (she graduated last year) who couldn't stop raving about the program. I meet with my midwife tomorrow who originally trained in the UK but did a post-masters at Frontier to get licensed in the US. I haven't had a chance to discuss Frontier with her until now so hopefully she has some good insight! I really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this.

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What holds you back from going to Frontier and why do you think that U of C is a better choice for you to get your education?

One, I'm anxious to get started soon and I can start at UC in Jan and complete one term before I could start at Frontier. Two, although Frontier Bound and Clinical Bound sound awesome, it will require some family and work adjustments that I could avoid going to UC. Third, UC has been very organized and on top of their communication with me. That being said, Frontier is FRONTIER - amazing history, respect their philosophy, trust that I will be educated to be a midwife vs medwife (not sure how I feel about that term but I think it gets the point across). I'm hesitant to go to a school just based on reputation because I went to a grad school with the best reputation in the field (prior career) and was disappointed - the teaching wasn't stellar and I didn't feel I got what I was paying for.

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Specializes in LDRP.

RIRN-

I know no one can make this decision for you. I know initially it sounds easier to not have the campus requirement. The time isn't really as long as it sounds. You arrive Mon between noon and 5pm. You are finished Thursday night at 9pm.

During this time, you are introduced to the classes you will take, the instructors who will oversee your coursework, the dean, your advisors, the financial aid people, the librarian, and the all important IT people.

You practice things that are essential to success in a distance program. And most important of all- you meet a bunch of great people in the same boat as you who will become your support network for the next few years. I can honestly tell you at least a few of the people I met will be lifelong friends.

Follow your heart on this one. Just know, after meeting my instructors in person and watching their passion and enthusiasm for this program light up their faces, I am certain the education will be wonderful. Good luck to you. Shannon :)

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Specializes in Rural Health.
One, I'm anxious to get started soon and I can start at UC in Jan and complete one term before I could start at Frontier. Two, although Frontier Bound and Clinical Bound sound awesome, it will require some family and work adjustments that I could avoid going to UC. Third, UC has been very organized and on top of their communication with me. That being said, Frontier is FRONTIER - amazing history, respect their philosophy, trust that I will be educated to be a midwife vs medwife (not sure how I feel about that term but I think it gets the point across). I'm hesitant to go to a school just based on reputation because I went to a grad school with the best reputation in the field (prior career) and was disappointed - the teaching wasn't stellar and I didn't feel I got what I was paying for.

I understand your concern about the traveling to and from Kentucky but I could not imagine being in a program and never laying eyes on my classmates and/or instructors the entire time. That is one of the reasons I actually picked Frontier over any other schools, I liked the idea of required visits.

And the school has such a long, rich history and people are so full of passion about it.

Both are excellent programs and in the end both will teach you what you need to be taught. I've had only positive experiences thus far with Frontier so I'm probably a bit more biased to them.... :D

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Looking forward to meeting you Class of 65 members! Just got the good news myself!

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Frontier vs UCINN, several posts in another thread regarding this....I recall one stating UCINN didn't really have it "together" regarding clinicals...also Frontier basically invented distance education for CNMs, and are nationally ranked among the best, even compared with brick and mortars.

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
I understand your concern about the traveling to and from Kentucky but I could not imagine being in a program and never laying eyes on my classmates and/or instructors the entire time. That is one of the reasons I actually picked Frontier over any other schools, I liked the idea of required visits.

And the school has such a long, rich history and people are so full of passion about it.

Both are excellent programs and in the end both will teach you what you need to be taught. I've had only positive experiences thus far with Frontier so I'm probably a bit more biased to them.... :D

I'm also a bit more biased, since I am a new Frontier student. Before making that decision, however, I had to choose between several programs (including UC). The biggest reason I chose Frontier over UC (besides national ranking and history) was the idea of Clinical Bound. I just feel more comfortable in a program where I will get some hands-on skills (including exams, assessments, suturing, etc.) before I get to practice on a real live patient. At Clinical Bound, they teach you the hand skills associated with delivery and also teach you how to suture (on cow tongue and foam!). I honestly don't know how to learn that other than in a classroom setting with instructors advising you and giving suggestions. For me, that is a comfort level that was worth the inconvenience of traveling to Kentucky. Now that I have been to Frontier Bound, I'm thrilled that I did make that trip--what an amazing experience! :twocents:

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Have you booked your flight yet? Where are you coming from? I am flying in on Sunday just in case the weather is bad-don't want to take any chances. I am very excited too!!! I want to purchase books so I can skim them over for awhile. BUT they said the books could change. They also said, after Frontier Bound-our classes won't start until April. Did you get your book, Wide Nrighborhoods in the mail yet?

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