Midwifery CNM Programs

@JennyBabyRN @journeygirl @letsgauff Can either one of you offer any insight on the program? How do you like it so far? I'm applying soon and I want to have the best chance at getting in. I don't have L&D nursing experience yet. I have explained about my GPA in my question above. I'm sorry to ask you, but there was no one else to ask. Thank you in advance for any info that can help me. 

On 12/28/2022 at 10:46 AM, NurseMac808 said:

@JennyBabyRN @journeygirl @letsgauff Can either one of you offer any insight on the program? How do you like it so far? I'm applying soon and I want to have the best chance at getting in. I don't have L&D nursing experience yet. I have explained about my GPA in my question above. I'm sorry to ask you, but there was no one else to ask. Thank you in advance for any info that can help me. 

Hi, 

So far I really like the program, I am doing the part time track, so it’s 3 years in total. I was in a similar predicament with the GPA less than 3.0, so I was required to take either the MAT test or GRE to get in. I opted for the MAT and I need a 400 or higher and got exactly a 400!! I was waitlisted initially but was ultimately accepted on a provisional basis because of my lower GPA. I have done pretty well in the program so far.

I do know there are a few people in the program who do not have L&D experience but I personally feel as though my 10 years in L&D has helped me this far. I do believe that the program requires 1 year of L&D by graduation, but you would have to get some clarification on that, since it’s not an issue for me. 

The application process I found to be very simple and the admissions counselor was beyond helpful, which is why I only applied to this program. The interview process was very nerve wracking for me but the instructors who interviewed me were so kind and easy to talk to. One of them, is now the director, and the other is one of the professors. I always feel very supported by the staff and they really do want us to succeed, which is a huge motivator for me!! 

We just had our on site intensive and finally got to meet our classmates and instructors, which was so fun!! I will be starting my clinicals on Jan 11th, so all this work is finally starting to come together. 

I hope this helped and feel free to reach out with more questions!! 

Jennifer 

@JennyBabyRN thank you for getting back to me. I will definitely be asking more questions. I'm going to look up these tests and see what I can learn about them and which one would be better for me to take.

Good luck with the start of clinicals, I know this is a very exciting time for you. You will be graduating before you know it. 

Michelle

I looked half-looked into Bethel but ultimately decided against it because of this Christian-forward ideology; that's just me. It didn't seem super competitive at all. Another distance-based option is Jefferson which I have only heard good things about but I believe they have phased out their 2 year program and it is now 3 year only? I could be wrong about that. I just had my interview at Yale today so I'll be waiting to hear back about that. If I don't get in there, I'll be applying to Baystate in Springfield, MA. Only then if I don't get into there will I apply to Frontier. I don't like how Frontier frontloads all didactics and so you aren't catching babies until basically your last semester so it really is my last choice and also, I currently live in NY and they can only accept 6 students from upstate per year (because of NYSED).
Know that GPA is NOT everything. My overall to Yale was a like 3.4 something. Really work a lot on your essay and plan to shine as best as possible in the interview (IDK if that worked for me yet, ha).

@caitlinmurphy1224 I was also concerned about the Christian ideology, but I'm a Christian too. I just hope it's more educational than pushing the religious ideology on the practioner. I have been trying to find more info, but there is really not much out there. I have heard mixed reviews about Jefferson Midwifery when I did find the little information that I came across. I was also looking at the University of Cincinnati's program and Frontier. I wish there were more recent student reviews for some of these program's. I'm looking for all online programs. 

Hi, 

I am a current Bethel student and I personally do not feel they push Christian views on us. I was brought up Catholic but I do not practice. I have been very open about this and have never felt out of place. You can tell the instructors are religious and they do devotions weekly to offer motivation to us as students. I personally enjoy them and have never felt offended by any of their devotions. For some assignments or forum posts, they will list a bible verse and we may have to incorporate the meaning and/or relation to the content we are learning. However, this is not every week and not every instructor. 
 

I read in a facebook group I am in, that they personally do not support this program because of the Christian faith, it would not appropriately teach about abortion and LGBTQ care, and that could not be farther from the truth. We have had transgender care lessons every semester and we are currently learning about abortion this week. Their goal is to have us practice in an unbiased manner regardless of personal beliefs.

Overall, I have been happy in the program and I am halfway done with the 3 year program. I hope this helps a little and feel free to ask more questions. 
 

Jen

@JennyBabyRN thank you for the feedback. I still practice my Christian beliefs, but I don't push them onto others. I'm happy it's not the practice of the university. I was a little hesitant because of that, but now knowing that makes a big difference. I think it's important to learn about all the aspects of what we're going to go through as practioners. Thank you again and continued success in the program. 

@JennyBabyRN I'm going to take the MAT test. How did you study for it?

@JennyBabyRN I took the MAT test and got a 402, I think... I was invited to the interview and now I've been accepted into the program. I've been waiting over 30 years to start this journey, and I'm so excited! I hope all is going well with you too! Thank you again for your honest review on the program, it really helped me to make my decision.