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Good morning ladies (and the few gents). I wonder if you have any ideas for me. I have been invited to apply for the Ronald E. McNair program at Chapel Hill. Basically they will prep me through research and mentorship for graduate school during my bachelors. If I pursue nursing, then I will go to graduate school for midwifery (science-based CNM). If I pursue midwifery, then I will be required to have a DNP or PhD (supposedly, as the apparently new information goes) in order to practice. I am interested in women's health, particularly concerning pregnancy and birth and I would love to incorporate nutrition and/or psychology into any study in my future. Since I have not gone anywhere *near* nursing school yet, I have no idea what I would want to study that includes nursing and women's health during pregnancy. I have to write an essay stating what I would want to research, but as of now I just want to *learn* about nursing, and I have no idea what I might want to study during a doctorate, or if I would even want a doctorate. All I know, is that I would receive amazing experience in this program with my nursing professors, so I am going for it, and I love researching, so I know that I will enjoy the rigors of the program. Any suggestions? I don't need an actual project, just an area to study and/or improve upon. Hopefully your suggestions will guide me into a general direction. Again, I have taken NO nursing classes, so please keep the terminology pretty simple, or at least with an explanation for someone like me (a newbie). Thanks in advance! Mrs. D.

@canyonforest Sorry so late... You said that you found a new grad school, correct? What school is it? Is is online? How do you like it so far? Thanks! Mrs.D.

I am a little confused with online education, however, I have hear the name Frontier before. I have a few questions that maybe you could answer for me. -How do you practice or complete clinical if the courses are all online? -Wouldn't it be extremely difficult to complete an online degree? -Are online graduates as well educated as graduates taught in a traditional classroom? -Are online degrees held in as high a regard as traditional degrees? I honestly have never considered an online education, probably because of the negative stigmas attached to any online degree. I wish I knew the benefits and challenges that go along with online education. Thank you for any help you can offer, Mrs. D.

Howdy, Is anyone aware of masters midwifery programs in MA? I want something challenging and valuable, but any suggestions are welcomed for me to look into for myself later. I am from Essex county, and that is the area that I will going back to, but I am willing to travel some. Thank you! Mrs. D.

Thank you. That was very informative. I especially liked the idea of shadowing a nurse for the day. I believe that it would be a great interview piece because I know that admissions wants to know that students are committed.

Howdy! I am a military spouse originally from Massachusetts. I attend CravenCC in Eastern NC. I was accepted into Chapel hill as a junior transfer. I have an AA-psychology, so I have about two semesters of science prerequisites to complete at UNC before I can apply for the nursing program. I fully understand that it is EXTREMELY difficult to get into this program, however, I have a full academic scholarship to this school, so my only option right now is UNC-CH: all eggs, one basket. I have a 4.0 (so far!) at my CC. Now that you have a little back story, my question: What are the absolute best ways to prepare for nursing school? What do you believe were the defining characteristics on the application that you believe got you, or others you know, into nursing school? I mean, give me an exhausting list of things to help make me competitive. I have to get into this nursing school because it is my only option right now. I am willing to take the time to do anything to look good to whoever's decision it will be to admit me. I pride myself in being well rounded and knowledgeable, so no task is too great. I am low income, so if I do not get into nursing school then I will have to receive my degree in another field because I cannot pass up this opportunity for a free education. Thank you in advance for your , Mrs. D. :)