Frontier vs Georgetown CNM

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Hi! I know there have been several different threads here in regards to different programs but I decided I needed to start my own.

I am debating between the two programs and am wondering if anyone has any input to help in my decision making. Right now I am leaning towards Frontier. However, Georgetown's dual CNM/WHNP program is appealing because ultimately these are the certifications I am interested in obtaining. Frontier is more affordable but I would also have to reapply to obtain my WHNP certification after finishing my CNM program.

Basically I am wondering if anyone else has this dilemma and/or resolution with insight. I really would appreciate any comments. Thank you thank you thank you.

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Hi there! I'm a frontier student. I don't know much about Georgetown (besides it's high cost) but just wanted to share that getting your WHNP cert at Frontier after the masters is incredibly simple. You do not have to reapply or take additional courses. It's simply more gyn clinical hours which many students do at their last clinical site immediately after finishing their midwifery hours. Hope this helps!

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Specializes in Motherbaby/Gyn.

How is the Frontier program CNMidwife2Be? I'm in the same debate...Frontier or Georgetown. I cant decide if I want to purse the WHNP program at Frontier or go for FNP. I know I want to do women's health and can as an FNP but just don't think the whole FNP program would be very interesting to me. It would make me more marketable but I just don't know. Hard part is I am a military spouse so I don't know what state I will be in next (currently in AK). Any info about Frontier would be much appreciated!

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Specializes in Nurse-Midwife.

If you spend some time searching "Frontier" and "Georgetown" on this site you will find lots of candid information about both programs. I'm currently a student at Frontier - though I'm unsure of what information you're looking for - I'd suggest doing a search in that little box up there on the right. I've done the same, and found LOTS of good info.

For FNP or WHNP students (or CNM studentsfor that matter) - there's lots of overlap in coursework. Particularly with graduate programs complying with APRN standards. Have a look at the courses for different programs - you'll see that a majority of the classes are the same for all the students -whether they're nurse-midwifery or FNP - clinicals and clinical requirements will be different, though.

As far as FNP vs WHNP, choose a career that 1) you enjoy 2) is marketable in the area where you live, or may live in the future.

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I'm at FNU now, and it's driving me crazy with the lack of instruction going on, the say it's self-directed learning, but I had no idea I'd be teaching myself most of the material. I know people like it because the program is doable with a family/kids/work....although they pretty much advise you to go part time. At least my advisor did. I have a friend at Georgetown and she says they get actual live online lectures, which we really don't get at FNU. hey have the "BBB" which from my viewpoint covers how to do assignments but it's not an actual lecture. I feel like they push us to do home-birth/birth center and it's mandatory to attend an AABC conference. I do feel like if you address concerns on certain forums - you get a lot of backlash.

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I'm at FNU now, and it's driving me crazy with the lack of instruction going on, the say it's self-directed learning, but I had no idea I'd be teaching myself most of the material. I know people like it because the program is doable with a family/kids/work....although they pretty much advise you to go part time. At least my advisor did. I have a friend at Georgetown and she says they get actual live online lectures, which we really don't get at FNU. hey have the "BBB" which from my viewpoint covers how to do assignments but it's not an actual lecture. I feel like they push us to do home-birth/birth center and it's mandatory to attend an AABC conference. I do feel like if you address concerns on certain forums - you get a lot of backlash.

Seems like a failure of due diligence prior to enrolling. I'm only an LPN student, yet I know that Frontier is largely self-directed and that it leans toward home birth/birth center in philosophy. Major reasons I might enroll there someday. :yes:

If those features make it not a good fit for you, you should have determined that before committing a whole lot of time and money to the program.

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Specializes in Nurse-Midwife.
I'm at FNU now, and it's driving me crazy with the lack of instruction going on, the say it's self-directed learning, but I had no idea I'd be teaching myself most of the material. I know people like it because the program is doable with a family/kids/work....although they pretty much advise you to go part time. At least my advisor did. I have a friend at Georgetown and she says they get actual live online lectures, which we really don't get at FNU. hey have the "BBB" which from my viewpoint covers how to do assignments but it's not an actual lecture. I feel like they push us to do home-birth/birth center and it's mandatory to attend an AABC conference. I do feel like if you address concerns on certain forums - you get a lot of backlash.

Your candor is refreshing. No program should be immune to criticism.

I think you have valid criticisms.

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At Frontier, I feel like some courses/instructors are better about quality recorded lectures than others. But this is going to be true at any school you attend. Your professors will have different strengths and weaknesses. I like to have the recorded (instead of the live) lectures, they allow me to work and not worry about scheduling my life around school. I prefer this 'adult' learning environment.

As for out of hospital births, Frontier wants to expose you to many possibilities of birth. I do not think just learning about hospital births would do any midwife justice. As for practicing OOH, it's for some midwives and not for others. Just like it's for some mothers and not for others. But to say that Frontier pushes all of their students toward OOH births is a bit of an exaggeration.

Ps: the cost of Frontier is unbeatable.

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I can't find the tuition cost for doing this. Do you know the additional cost of a second field?

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Frontier is the # 1 Midwifery Program according to US News and World Report. It is also the birthplace of the first nurse practitioner and midwifery program. It has a rich history and a mission statement that they actually live by. You will not regret your decision!

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On 8/12/2016 at 12:32 AM, Nanook26 said:

Frontier is the # 1 Midwifery Program according to US News and World Report. It is also the birthplace of the first nurse practitioner and midwifery program. It has a rich history and a mission statement that they actually live by. You will not regret your decision!

 

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