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  1. Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Program

    midwifetobe85 replied to BrittanyNicole90's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hmm, very interesting trauerweidchen, thanks for sharing! I'm brand new to the program and so can't really comment on those specific issues but personally have been very impressed so far. Although I...

  2. Baystate Medical Center Midwifery Program

    midwifetobe85 replied to BrittanyNicole90's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi there! So I wanted to share some info about OHSU. I've recently spoken to two people who told me it was not a good program- one graduate of the midwifery program and the other graduate of their...

  3. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    midwifetobe85 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes you can. I'm not sure which ones or how many but you can take a few as a

  4. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    midwifetobe85 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    uhg. I'm so sorry. That really sucks. I think that's incredibly unfair. (For you too, DidiRN). I don't understand the concept. I thought it was cumulative gpa for last degree. Why are they factoring...

  5. fronteir cnep class 118

    midwifetobe85 replied to arayRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    How frustrating!! Definitely get in touch w the top administration people/Heads of midwifery dept. I had some difficulty getting a clear answer on some things from admissions but got clarification...

  6. Has anyone ever NOT been accepted to frontier?

    midwifetobe85 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Oh whoops..just saw your note arayrn...well this is what I started to write..perhaps it will help Wendilee or someone else new applying.. I'm not sure. I think I too read one without an explanation on...

  7. Certified Nurse Midwives who do home births???

    midwifetobe85 replied to michellelizabeth's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi Michellelizabeth! I completely agree with LilyRoseRN and queenanneslace. It really depends on the state. I'm a newly admitted student midwife at Frontier Nursing U (I start in July). It's a highly...

  8. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi arayRN, yea unfortunately financial aid doesn't become available until a few weeks into the first semester (which generally starts a month of so after Frontier Bound). Maybe start saving now? The...

  9. Looking to Volunteer with a CNM

    midwifetobe85 replied to kalah93's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi Kalah! I don't know about midwives in that area but I would recommend just googling it and calling around. Midwives tend to be enthusiastic teachers, very willing to let an aspiring midwife...

  10. Not accepted at Georgetown University for FNP

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mlstar712's topic in Advanced Practice

  11. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi arayRN, I went directly through school and did not work as a nurse (5 years doula/CBE experience) and therefore used nursing instructors for all 3 refs. Two were clinical instructors who could...

  12. A few questions about applying to Frontier

    midwifetobe85 replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi arayRN, Yes, it's $575 for the FB fee which includes room and board, plus $100 for pre-frontier bound online orientation course, plus I'm paying $75 for the airport shuttle (although that's...

  13. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

  14. How long should I expect prereqs to take?

    midwifetobe85 replied to biggolp's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

  15. How long should I expect prereqs to take?

    midwifetobe85 replied to biggolp's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Also, I only applied to Binghamton. It was a last minute decision and technically the deadline had passed. I probably would've applied to others had it not been so last minute. So i cant comment on...

  16. How long should I expect prereqs to take?

    midwifetobe85 replied to biggolp's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi SimplyBliss, The only online courses I took for my prereqs were the A&P I and II at Cayuga. It was pretty good as online courses go, but I wished I had done A&P in person bc it is by the...

  17. Certified Nurse Midwife - Masters degree or more?

    midwifetobe85 replied to Dalla's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Short answer: No. See Prostudent's response above, it explains it perfectly.

  18. Stony brook university

    midwifetobe85 replied to Vhanesa's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi there! I don't know why it's been suspended but I can tell you I've heard from two different grads that they weren't happy w that midwifery program and couldn't recommend it. They said there wasn't...

  19. Frontier CNEP Class 112 or 113

    midwifetobe85 replied to Kiddie_Nurse12's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations Marie!! What is your

  20. Frontier CNEP Class 112 or 113

    midwifetobe85 replied to Kiddie_Nurse12's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Congratulations Mary!!! Welcome to the class!

  21. How did you decide what school to go to for your CNM?

    midwifetobe85 replied to phoenixnim's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I looked at a number of things. 1.) Reputation/word of mouth/online reviews of program 2.) Whether a year of nursing was required prior to application (I wanted to go straight through school) 3.)...

  22. Wannabe...

    midwifetobe85 replied to bebbercorn's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hi bebbercorn, You're very welcome! I'm very passionate about this topic. Both DONA and CAPPA offer great doula training programs and are equally esteemed in the birth community. If you don't mind...

  23. Wannabe...

    midwifetobe85 replied to bebbercorn's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes! I became an RN last year because I KNEW I was meant to be a midwife. I completed an accelerated BSN and passed the NCLEX. A few months later I was accepted into SUNY Downstate's MS in Nurse...

  24. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Hmm..maybe they just haven't made all of the decisions yet and it was a curtesy email since some decisions were going out today? I hope you hear good news

  25. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    midwifetobe85 replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Mary did you get a 'no' or just no email yet? I think I remember reading threads on here where students got their emails on different days. I think it may just be one woman sending out the emails....