Getting my Bachelor's at UOP before applying to Frontier?

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I will be graduating in May 2014 with my ADN from a private Catholic college. I had originally planned to continue onto my BSN there as I have already knocked out a lot of Bachelor courses. Now though I am considering to do my BSN degree at University of Phoenix for cost and convenience reasons (it'll save me about 20,000 and all online so I could work full time and get in my very needed experience.)

The reason I am worrying about all of this right now is because I fully plan on applying to Frontier to become a CNM and WHNP. I will even be getting myself into Labor and Delivery as soon as I possible can after I start working. Obstetrics is where I want to be so I want to do everything right yet quickly.

I have heard very good things about UOP for the BSN route so I just wanted to hear others opinion based on what I want to do..what are some suggestions for me?

Thanks for reading my long winded post!

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I agree. People are so quick to hate on things they know nothing about. I had heard lots of good things about the program and did some research, as what anyone considering a school should do. I have decided on Chamberlain not for the lack of good comments about UOP.

I did my RN to BSN at chamberlain. I was very happy and have no regrets. I'm now at working on an NP. I almost went to PhillyU for CNM...it seemed pretty clear I was in. I was also contacted on many occasions by seton hall to do my NP there. So if you hear any negatives about chamberlain....you can see it didn't cause me any issues at all. I honestly think I had mug choice of 3 schools after my BSN. Good luck to you!

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I did my RN to BSN at chamberlain. I was very happy and have no regrets. I'm now at Drexel working on an NP. I almost went to PhillyU for CNM...it seemed pretty clear I was in. I was also contacted on many occasions by seton hall to do my NP there. So if you hear any negatives about chamberlain....you can see it didn't cause me any issues at all. I honestly think I had mug choice of 3 schools after my BSN. Good luck to you!

Glad to hear it :) I can apply right after I get my NCLEX date so that's what I'll do. I am 31 so I don't want to spare anytime before going after what I want. I was offered a place by one of my school's instructors for my CNM clinical hours and I would be a fool to pass it up.

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Glad to hear it :) I can apply right after I get my NCLEX date so that's what I'll do. I am 31 so I don't want to spare anytime before going after what I want. I was offered a place by one of my school's instructors for my CNM clinical hours and I would be a fool to pass it up.

I was a tad older than you when I did chamberlain. It took me a while to complete because I mostly did one class at a time...I was working 12 hour night shift and 5 kids (with some medical needs). If I had less on my plate (like maybe 3 kids who were healthy...I could have easily done 2 classes or more the entire time.

I would explore all your CNM options and apply to a few when you are ready...keeping in mind most want time in L&D before acceptance. Don't put all your eggs in one basic...just in case.

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I was a tad older than you when I did chamberlain. It took me a while to complete because I mostly did one class at a time...I was working 12 hour night shift and 5 kids (with some medical needs). If I had less on my plate (like maybe 3 kids who were healthy...I could have easily done 2 classes or more the entire time.

I would explore all your CNM options and apply to a few when you are ready...keeping in mind most want time in L&D before acceptance. Don't put all your eggs in one basic...just in case.

The L&D experience probably isn't going to happen. Those positions are few and far between here in central Pennsylvania. I will most likely relocate to Atlanta in a few years but really wanted to get my schooling done first. I will have to build up some great rapport and get those recommendation letters!!

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The L&D experience probably isn't going to happen. Those positions are few and far between here in central Pennsylvania. I will most likely relocate to Atlanta in a few years but really wanted to get my schooling done first. I will have to build up some great rapport and get those recommendation letters!!

Just be aware that for some programs L&D experience is required. So that could be an issue with getting acceptance.

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I'm interested in Frontier, which I'm fairly certain does not require LD experience unless wanting acceptance before the one year nursing experience.

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IrishIzRn is right- you do not need a BSN, but you do need a Bachelor's in something. The ADN-BSN program is available, but as of right this minute, it is in person. The website does say that they are developing an online ADN-BSN

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Annachu521 you CANNOT enter Frontier without 1 year experience as a working RN. Technically, it does not have to be in LD, although that is their preference "[h=2]Master of Science in Nursing + Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN+DNP) Admissions Criteria[/h]Applicants are expected to meet the following criteria for admission to the Frontier Nursing University (FNU):

  • Be a registered nurse with educational preparation from a nationally (CCNE or NLNAC) accredited nursing program offered by a regionally accredited educational institution.
    • Registered nurses with a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing will be considered for admission to the DNP Program.
    • Registered nurses without a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing, who have completed a diploma or associate degree nursing program and have a bachelor’s degree in another discipline, will be considered for admission to the DNP Program with the additional requirement of a portfolio of relevant employment and academic experience.
    • Registered nurses who have an Associate Degree in Nursing but no baccalaureate degree in any discipline will be considered for admission via the ADN to MSN+DNP program. (See admission requirements for the Bridge entry option.)

    [*]Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 from the most recent degree (nursing or related field) earned.

    [*]Be a registered nurse with a current, active license in the United States with no encumbrances. If assignment to a clinical practice site requires that the student practice in another state, then the student is required to meet licensing requirements according to statutes and obtain the appropriate license.

    [*]Have one year of nursing experience. For RNs with less than one year of RN experience, the Admissions Committee may consider other significant experience in health care including working as a doula, childbirth educator, and/or lactation consultant.

    [*]Submit three professional references on the Professional Reference Evaluation Document

    [*]If English was acquired later as an additional language, applicants must take the internet based TOEFL (iBT) and achieve a minimum score of 100 and the following minimum scores in each of the four components, Reading 22, Listening 22 Speaking 26 and Writing 24. Additionally the applicants must have a telephone interview with the class advisor and provide a reference from a prior supervisor or faculty member specifically commenting on the applicant’s English communication skills. "

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Annachu521 you CANNOT enter Frontier without 1 year experience as a working RN. Technically, it does not have to be in LD, although that is their preference "Master of Science in Nursing + Doctor of Nursing Practice (MSN+DNP) Admissions Criteria

Yes, I am fully aware of this. I will be working as I work towards my Bachelors. I have read the admissions criteria several times :) Thanks though

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Oh, good- I was afraid from your comments that you were under the impression that Frontier did not require experience. Their app. fee is $100 and I would hate to spend that only to have to apply again after a year of work. Good luck- let us know when you apply and how it goes. :)

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