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  1. RN-BSN or Frontier Bridge Classes

    Smark35 replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Kalley, I was happy to accept the higher cost in exchange for a shorter transition period and fewer BS classes. ( This is not intended as an abbreviation for bachelors. lol ) I had absolutely no use...

  2. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    Smark35 replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    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...

  3. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    Smark35 replied to kalley's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am a Frontier student and think they are a great school. However, free is free. As long as the program you're choosing is accredited, why pay for the whole think when you can get a portion for free?...

  4. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    Smark35 replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    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...

  5. Frontier is FANTASTIC !

    Smark35 posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I just returned yesterday from Frontier Bound. Any doubts I had about choosing this school were really erased by the end of the first evening. The faculty is wonderful. They are warm, down-to-earth,...

  6. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    Smark35 replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations, Mom2michael

  7. Frontier Bound Class 65???

    Smark35 replied to love_my_boys's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations on your acceptance to class 66- you will have an amazing

  8. Financing your education

    Smark35 replied to bebeleche's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    If you take out student loans, the IHS will repay them up to a certain amount of $. I think they repay a predetermined amount per year.

  9. adn to np

    Smark35 replied to newleaf2012's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are a few RN-MSN programs that also offer online or partially online coursework. What specialty are you interested in? Frontier offers an online RN-MSN family nurse practitioner. The associate...

  10. CNM Programs, East Coast - Help!!

    Smark35 replied to aspireCNM's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    aspireCNM, I checked, and the limit for stafford loans for graduate study is $138,500. (This includes your undergrad loans.) Even though you're already starting with high debt, this still leaves you...

  11. Am I going to be in school forever?

    Smark35 replied to peytonsmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Peytonsmom, A graduate degree is the MSN. A doctoral degree would be the DNP. So, go to U of cinn or Frontier.. pass your boards...get hired and start practicing. :>)

  12. Aspiring CNM in L&D

    Smark35 replied to Goozgog's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Wow, I feel for all of you guys. Hang in there. You have more power than you think. Get through orientation. Establish a reputation as a reliable, competent labor nurse. Then, slowly start making...

  13. GPA for Frontier's ASN-MSN Bridge?

    Smark35 replied to littlemamakt's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Kate, They do have very clear criteria posted, but I understand the bridge program is quite competitive. This most recent admission, there were 45 applicants for 20 positions. As I understand it,...

  14. Have you taken one of these Stats courses for Frontier entry requirement?

    Smark35 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, Yes, I saw us. :>) I'm getting ready to start BT101 tomorrow. Have you started it yet?

  15. Have you taken one of these Stats courses for Frontier entry requirement?

    Smark35 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, We'll suffer through it together! There is always wine.

  16. Financing your education

    Smark35 replied to bebeleche's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Student loans all the way. I just hope I have a job when it's time to start making those payments. (gasp) lol.

  17. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, Congratulations!! See you in December! Shannon

  18. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jennifer, Thank you SO much! Now there is a lot more info to read!

  19. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jennifer, Thanks so much! I can't wait to meet all of you! I do have a question, have you been able to access the forums, or does that have to wait until after Frontier Bound?

  20. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I was just accepted to class 64! I am Frontier bound in December!! I am so excited I can't stand it. Thanks so much to all of you who have given info and encouragement! Whoo

  21. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, If you're checking this, I just called Frontier and they said we should receive our email in the next two hours. Good Luck!

  22. Scared of being an RN in a hospital but need the experience

    Smark35 replied to wannabmidwife's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Wannabmidwife, I can understand where you're coming from, but I might be able to offer a slightly different perspective. I've been in labor and delivery for 10 years, and I also want to be a CNM....

  23. Does a CNM do post-partum repairs?

    Smark35 replied to justme1972's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hopefull2009, I don't know if it's the same in every hospital, but in the one I work at, CNM's repair 1st and 2nd degree lacs, and call the docs for 3rd and 4th. That said, I've seen 1 3rd degree lac...

  24. Class 64!

    Smark35 replied to CNM2B's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Jen, I am DYING waiting to hear about the bridge program. lol. I've wanted to call and see what is taking so long when I kept seeing people who already were notified for class 64. That makes sense...

  25. being a mom and a student

    Smark35 replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Goozgog, I'm glad your decision is one you feel good about. Follow your heart. It rarely leads you astray. :) Good luck to you! And I know what you mean about straight nights. I did it once and I was...