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Thanks for all the information!! I was looking at GU and Frontier as my options and decided to go with Frontier. I really didn’t think I needed the dual degree and the it was sooo expensive at GU. I know 2 women who are at Frontier currently and they said they really liked the program. Last week I just found out that I was accepted into the Frontier program! It’s interesting reading your experience with midwives from the different programs. Congratulations on graduating and on landing your firm job as a midwife! That’s amazing!❤️

So I actually decided to continue in the NICU while going to school. I also was just accepted into Frontier! So I will have more updates later on how it’s going. I figured that getting that NICU experience and trying to see if I can join the team that goes to deliveries and really up my NRP skills would help me in the long run.

Honestly I’ve just seen it be marketed as a good route. But after my research I couldn’t find concrete reasons why it was beneficial. That’s why I came to this group to see if anyone had any insight. I’ve asked in a few other groups and received no feedback. Same with whether it’s worth it to go the MSN route vs the DNP for CNM. I did talk to someone who is going for CNM and their FNP. But I wasn’t sure how that would be beneficial either. I’m really open to all your thoughts!☺️

Okay I’m back with more CNM questions☺️. The program I’m looking at (Frontier) has an option to qualify me to be able to sit for boards to become a women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) if I choose the dual route. I really see a need for representation in this areas so I’m also considering going the dual route. I have a few questions for any CNM in here: - Do you recommend going the dual program route and getting your WHNP in addition to CNM? Why or why not? - How did you balance life and school? - Is it worth it to get my DNP CNM vs MSN CNM? Why or why not? - How has your experience been as a CNM and/or WHNP? Was it worth it for you career wise, financially? What has your role been in the hospital or community setting? - Boston is where I’m looking to work in the future. Anyone have any insight on the CNM market there? I appreciate everyone’s input.thank you in advance!

Okay thank you! That’s super helpful and encouraging!! I appreciate your responses! ?

I need some advice as I’m deciding which direction to take my nursing career. I have been a NICU nurse for almost 5 years now. Right now I’m working as a NICU travel nurse.I’ve always been very interested in L&D and becoming a CNM but the opportunity never presented itself. I’m finally at the point where I ready to change specialties and further my education. I have no L&D experience but I’m want to apply to to CNM program. I feel like I need to get some L&D experience before I do. Do you feel that it’s necessary for me to work staff in L&D before applying? The thought of waiting another year to apply is not ideal but I want to do the best thing. Thanks for your advice in advance!