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I'm not familiar with the MEAC program, but you'll be hard pressed to find a CNM program that will accept you without first having your BSN, so if CNM if your ultimate goal, I think working towards your BSN first will benefit you much more. When in your CNM program (depending on which school you choose) you will need to find your own clinical placements, and if ooh is more your style you can choose to find experiences that more closely align with your values that way.

Hi NurseSears! May I ask where you are located and what school you're going to? Finding preceptors as a midwifery student is hard for everyone ? I graduated from TTUHSC last fall and every single classmate of mine had difficulty, but we were all eventually able to get the hours and experiences we needed. I would say don't stress about it just yet (although I know that's more easier said than done). Regardless of what they're telling you, you do have time. I would start by networking: Attend CTCNM meetings and other birth-y events in your area. Meet as many midwives as you can, and sneak in that you're looking for preceptors. Try to get their contact info so you can follow up at a later date. Fall 2020 is a long way off so I'm willing to bet you haven't gotten any responses because they're not ready to commit to anything yet in case something changes between now and then. But your struggle just shows you how much we need more midwives in Texas! Please don't give up on the profession yet! Good luck!

You take 2 classes per semester (6, sometimes 8 credit hours) so yes, it's part time. The coursework is all online, but you do have to travel to Lubbock for orientation and a few times for check offs. I went for a one day orientation my first semester (January) and won't be back until next March. That one will be for a week. You do have to find your own preceptors, but not until your ready to start clinical semesters, so you won't need to have them lined up before you apply. They go through all of that with you at orientation :)

I do like it so far! It's been a good program. I'm in my third semester now. I only work part time currently (2 twelves per week plus 16 hours of call every month), but if my husband's schedule (and daycare) weren't so hard to work around I could probably do full time. I know a lot of the other students are still working full time. Now, when you get into your full scope clinical semesters that may be a completely different story (ask me next year lol). Yes, the program is still very small. It has only been operating for a couple of years and is still in temporary accreditation. They have had 3-4 graduates per semester. Our class started with 8, which would have been their largest midwifery class so far, but we've already had a few drop out or take some time off for personal reasons. So far I've only been in the basic master's program classes (all NP, CNM, and informatics masters program students take the first several classes together), and I feel I have been learning a lot. The midwifery program specifically I cannot speak to personally yet, but Dr. Burpo is the program director, and I believe she's doing an excellent job. Can't wait until I actually start my midwifery specific courses next year!

You find your own, but I like it that way :) They have a spreadsheet that lists all of the preceptors/facilities that have accepted their students in the past, so you can contact the ones in your area if you don't know any.

I did start! I like it so far, it's been challenging, but mostly due to having kids and a job and figuring out all of the time management. The course content isn't too bad so far, but then again, I have only had 2 real classes. Good luck on your applications!

I'll be starting in January, too, in their Nurse-Midwifery Program! Congrats on getting in! :)

Hi noodlemoore! I just got accepted into the Nurse Midwifery tract and start in January! I know its not FNP, but my first two classes are Health Policy & Research. Just wondering if I really need the "required" books, or if you had a favorite professor? Any other tips for me? Thanks!

Also adding: The scores are determined by facility, not by county, which is probably why you couldn't find one. And if you DO decide to apply for the scholarship, definitely apply for the loan repayment, not the scholarship. There are MANY more job opportunities that route because it requires a much lower (less impoverished) facility. Here is the site to look for jobs so you can see what is available now. My husband had to work at a facility with a score of 15 or higher just to give you an idea, but that number changes with each scholarship group. A loan repayment program would require a lesser score, again depending on the contract you sign. Jobs are filled and become available throughout the year and will change a lot between now and when you would graduate, but you can still kind of get an idea of what states/areas will have more opportunities than others. NHSC Jobs Center

I'm starting CNM school online at Texas Tech in January, and while I can't speak to the CNM side of the HSC scholarship, my husband received it as a Physician Assistant. We relocated to Oklahoma to fulfill his scholarship requirements, and while it has been nice to have his loans paid off, the program in general is an absolute pain to work with. I cannot even express how many headaches, paperwork, misinformation, and more headaches we went through. I briefly looked at the CNM opportunities, and we decided that it wouldn't be worth the hassle to go through it again for me. Therefore, I'm looking for other scholarship opportunities. Unfortunately they are few and far between from what I've seen so far. If anyone can point me in the right direction to look for more, that would be greatly appreciated!

I know it's been a year since you posted, but did you find someone? Dawn Karlin has a stand alone birthing center in Weatherford, OK and also does home births anywhere from OKC to Western Oklahoma. You might try her. momentsofblissmidwifery.com

Hi Everyone! I just found out I was accepted into the TTU HSC Nurse-midwifery program! I start in January :) Is anyone in this program currently or graduated from there and can tell me anything else about it/give some insight? Thank you!