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Hi midwifemae, As for me, I acquired work experienced after nursing school (BSN). I have a total of 8 yrs of experience. The last 3.5 yrs have been devoted in L&D and now, I have started my first semester (spring 17') of Nurse-Midwifery (CNM master's program) school at TTUHSC in Texas. I know that some Nurse Midwifery programs,(depending which school you applied) do require at least 1 yr of L&D experience or some type of OB clinical experience. So check with the program's requirements. Personally, I think that having some type of L&D, OB experience would be beneficial to have, because you would have been exposed to the environment of OB verses not having any experience would probably be hard to adjust and transition. But I say to you, use your own discretion and pray about it. Follow what is right for you. Best wishes to you and your studies!

Hi tristintindallrn, I just started the CNM program at TTUHSC of Spring 17'. It's kind of hard to tell you my thoughts about the program cause I haven't completed my first semester yet, but my view point so far is that the program is not that bad at all. I am pleased to see that there is alot of support from the program and from the faculties. (moderator edit of name) is director of the Nurse-Midwifery program and she was so nice and very warm friendly when I met her during orientation. As far as pass rate, the information is located at the school of nursing website. Here's the link, TTUHSC :: School of Nursing If you go to box that said Professional Guidelines, click on the link that said certification, you will see the information. Hopes this helps.

Hey Lessbull, do you have the option to go part time in school? And i notice that not all of the courses are online, some you will have to take on campus...have u experience this? How are the classes so far online? I am coming from an online graduate program (MSN) but will tranfer to TTUHSC. I got accepted into the CNM program and will start Jan 17'. I am so nervous lol. Do you have to find a preceptor before starting? I am still searching for one. Thanks for any input.