nskilly

I, too, graduated in August with my BSN. It was a second-career program and I have been a doula since 2009 as well. I was hoping to apply to Frontier's MSN CNEP program asap, but was discouraged by the fact that they want 1 year RN experience (Not that I mind giving it, I'm just ready to get started on my path to midwifery!). I had a baby in the fall, so am just starting work as an RN in April. Besides your doula work and home-birth shadowing, have you been working as an RN as well since graduation? Upon emailing admissions, they indicated that 8-10 months experience as an RN would potentially be acceptable in addition to having worked as a doula, but I am not sure if this means 8-10 months of work until I can apply, or until the program would actually start (i.e: Frontier Bound). Did you graduate with your BSN or ADN? I also have a bachelor's in another field, but have my BSN, so I do not think the portfolio is applicable for me. Who did you use for your references, if you don't mind me asking? I am curious of clinical instructors are acceptable or if it's more desirable to have an actual nursing supervisor/charge nurse. Thanks in advance for your help. Congrats and good luck in the program!