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BeccaBSN - Thank you SO much. That is exactly the kind of feedback I need! I live in a town with a university nursing program, so there isn't exactly a nursing shortage here. Perhaps going to the local 4 year will give me better job prospects.

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^The programs I'm interested in are pretty selective (UF, for example, admits about 60 out of 300+ apps) but yes, I've seen some school (esp. private) charge a lot for the accelerated degree, although the state schools seem more reasonable. But yes I can imagine a BSN-MS would be even worse.

Do Midwifery schools prefer those with a 4 year BSN over an accelerated degree? What are some examples of the "Direct-entry for people with non-nursing Bachelor's degree - directly into graduate RN/CNM program"? Thanks : )

Bumping this topic for myself. I have found a few CNM programs that don't require L&D experience, but I am wondering what does one do after earning a CNM if there are no job openings in the area? Is a CNM qualified or able to be hired as a Staff Nurse at a hospital or even an L & D? I prefer getting a CNM and working as a midwife, but I won't pursue that if that would cut me out of other jobs, etc. I just don't think there are many CNM positions in my part of the country.

Newbie here wondering if there are any updates!

Has anyone gone from an accelerate BSN program to a Midwifery CMN Master's? What was your experience? I would love to eventually go this path and was wondering if CNM programs were welcoming to ABSNs or if they would rather admit students who had been through a 4 year BSN. Also, I'd love to hear what programs you went through and wether you'd recommend them. Thanks in advance!

These are both very helpful responses. Thank you! I am glad to hear that some ABSN programs have the same time in clinical work. As for networking for jobs, I'm not sure that's much of a consideration, considering I will be going out of town/state to school and don't necessarily need a job close to where I study. I am much more interested in what will get me into a great graduate program. Does anyone know whether grad schools prefer BSNs to ABSN, or will they always just prefer the candidate who attended the most prestigious school?

Hi I am a career changer with a liberal arts BA currently doing prereqs and looking at nursing programs. I would like to be hirable ASAP and eventually go for a CNM degree, if possible. I have a decent undergrad GPA (3.5 from a state flagship) and did Teach for America -which I have no idea is applicable or impressive at all to nursing programs. My question is : should I go for an accelerated program or stick with a traditional BSN program? I have heard employers look down on accelerated graduates? Is this true? Do grad schools discriminate in the same way? I think if I do well in my science prereqs I could get into a decent accelerated program but would have to take out loans, etc. On the other hand, my husband is on faculty as the local 4 year, and I could go though their nursing program with tuition assistance. It would take close to 4 years (including all of the prereqs I'd need) and it is a fairly no-name school, but it would be super cheap. I'd ideally like to go to the best school and go to a great midwifery program, but I will take the local option if having a rural 4 year BSN will look better than an accelerated from a "good" school. Thanks for reading. Just looking for advice from those with more experience. All thoughts appreciated. : )