BrightGiftRN

I, too, am wondering the pros and cons of CNM vs direct entry (whatever letters accompany that!). I am an RN (ADN), and would love to be a midwife. I'm more natural-minded, less policy oriented, though I know modern medicine has it's place, for sure! I've heard CNMs have to pay for $$$ malpractice insurance, but perhaps CPMs don't?? I don't really want to work for an OB. I'd rather start my own birth center, and perhaps teach later on (as I get older). Suggestions, musings, advice???

Hi! I couldn't see how to message you. I wanted to ask how things are going with FNU?? I had started with class 117 (bridge CNEP), but realized after Bound, it was too soon for me. We had a major move, hubby was finishing his last semester of school, and homeschooling teens and two little ones = too much! I was disappointed by how FNU treated me (not responding to multiple emails, not answering questions / giving advice, charging me a withdrawal fee, etc). So I'm hesitant - should I re-apply to FNU?? Advice and musing are appreciated :) Blessings, Melissa

Congrats! I've just been accepted to class 117 CNEP, so I'm right behind you! Any advice or suggestions?? How was FB? :)

Sorry. I'll be full time. Just because I'm a glutton for punishment

Thank you both! :) I'll be 41 in a month O.O I have 8 children (don't faint!). 5 are still at home, 3 are homeschooling, 2 are dual enrolled taking college classes as well, and the LOs are 2 and 3.5. I had started nursing school in '90, got halfway through, then babies started coming so I shelved school. I went back while still homeschooling 6, and got my ADN in '04. I started teaching childbirth classes (LOVE!), and worked PCU / Tele. Our floor got ICU step down and med-surg too, so it was a great place to start. I did a year ICU for the experience, but I'm not a smother-mother type, and you need to be in ICU. I did a little agency, then a year doing at home visits / case management for Hospice. Awesome! Quit to have the "surprise" baby lol, then had his "playmate". Now, I'm pursuing my passion - Midwifery. :) I applied end of February lol. Eager beaver, eh? I'm wordy, so I was pleased I got my essay to JUST 500 words! The "juggle it all" essay wasn't difficult, and I was blessed to have former co-workers willing to be references. Frontier has been excellent with replying to my questions promptly, and from the research I've done, I'm impressed with them and feel our education, and degrees, will be well regarded. I'll let you know how FB goes next month :)

I wonder if we'll both be there at the same time / same orientation, or if CNEP and CFNP will be totally separate. We won't be able to carpool anyway, lol!

Are you doing the CNM program?

I'm in too! Class 117, woot! I'm in Florida; where are you?

Hello! This is my first post :) I hope you don't mind my jumping in here :) I just got my acceptance email - ill be in Class 117, for CNM at Frontier! Like you OBRNED, L&D and Education are my passions :) My class is MSN, though there's still the option of DNP at the end. So I'm planning on finishing, then getting the Women's Health credential (I think it's about 4 more credits or such). Then, I might go back for the DNP or I might just work and get settled. I agree DNP is ultimately ideal, but I think Frontier is cutting edge and forward thinking. I think it'll be some time before DNP is mandatory. You know how slow legislators are! Question - how old is everyone?? I'll be 41 next month and I wonder if I'm crazy to be undertaking taking this at my age! I also have 2 and 3.5 yr olds, plus homeschool the teens, so I'm wondering exactly how crazy I am? Blessings! Melissa