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Hi CNMs. I am a career changer who went back to school to be a CNM. I opted to get my RN-BSN first to work in L&D to support the costs associated with midwifery school. I am two years into practice in L&D and am so burnt out. I work at a really great hospital system where everything gets transferred to us....even from out of state. I'm learning a lot but my nerves are shot, I cry a lot and I'm just not enjoying my job. We do have midwives and when I work with them and their low-risk patients its a breath of fresh air. I know my passion is still there to provide evidence-based care, provide true informed consent, passion, patience and empower the birthing people I serve...but I'm just so done. I am considering working in a different specialty while I go to midwifery school. I'm just wondering if any wise midwives out there had a similar experience? Or am I just nuts... ? Any advice/insight would be helpful. Signed-- a tired high-risk/ICU like L&D RN

Hi Lanntis! Applying for CNM. Do you know when we will hear back?

I had my interview last week, how was yours? We won't find out until March! Also, I didn't realize the program was year-round so instate tuition will be about 90k. I was shocked.

I got an invite today too!! When is yours? You can skype I think!

Following to, I applied for fall 2020! Would love any insight on the application process: when interviews are offered, financial aid, how the program is in itself...

Hi! What is the starting salary where you are located for BSNs and what floor?? Trying to get an idea!

Hello- I'm currently enrolled in a ABSN program and plan to purse midwifery upon completion. I've woekes as a Doula for 5 years and this is a career change for me. I'm VERY nervous about my upcoming OB rotation. The clinical sites are not physiologic birth friendly, in fact I've never been to any of them as clients don't want to birth there. I know I wil have to be the complacent student, bite my tongue and turn my head...every clinical... any tips for a nervous gal??? So not looking forward to this.

Did you get accepted? My application is also going for committee review because of low undergrad gpa- like a 2.5. I have a master's with a 3.5gpa and my science pre-req's are a 3.8. I'm wondering if I will get accepted as this is my first choice...

Hi All- I am hoping to start the daytime program in Fall 2017. For those in the daytime program, what does your schedule look like each week. I know clinicals don't start out as heavy the first term. So, could you please give me a sample of your first term in the program versus now maybe? Thank you!!

Where did you attend, LibraSunCNM?

Yes, I definitely want to see a full scope of midwifery and see what is the best option for me, even if I say homebirth now. BUT, I still want to see it. I have attended homebirths as a doula, but that is different than being the actual primary caregiver.

I am aware that most CNM's practice in the hospital, however in my state CPM's are not licensed and I do not have a desire to practice as a CPM. CNM's are in high demand for out of hospital birth.

Hello, I am a nursing student and planning to nurse-midwifery upon graduation. When looking for the appropriate nurse-midwifery program, without travelling all across the country, is there a way to search for a program that is less medical than others? I guess what I want to say is that I hope to be a homebirth midwife, I would look like the most natural approach to care while still assuring safety of mother and baby. Is there a way to research schools that follow these ideals?

I'm looking at this program as well. I know most of the coursework is done online. How many days a week are you actually on campus or in clinicals in each term? I have 2 kiddos so just trying to get a picture of what it will look like. Thanks!