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It would be great if you could shadow a CNM or midwife to get a real idea of what it's like. Or at least like an OB/GYN just so you can see a live birth. I found that shadowing and volunteering opportunities really helped guide me towards my decision to become a CNM. From there you can maybe try to get some experience as a doula depending on your RN program schedule and intensity. In this day and age it may be better to do things on the cheaper side and start all your pre-reqs and beginning courses at a CC and then go to a university and complete what you need for a BSN degree, if that's possible. :)

Thanks for such a quick reply! Do you know if many students were accepted without prior experience in L&D? I just started working on a med-surg/tele floor as I couldn't land a position in mother baby or L&D being that I was fresh out of an ADN program. How is the online format? Several assignments due weekly, videos? And how helpful is the program in assisting you find a suitable location for clinical? I live in Florida so a major factor is knowing whether the farther the hometown the more difficult it is or more problems one may come across..if you haven't experienced that first hand have you heard of anyone that has?

Would you be able to share more of your experience on your acceptance timeline, background/experence before acceptance and how you like the program so far?

Hi! [Rachanee] I realize this post is from several months ago, but I am interested in applying to the Midwifery track for GWU. Do you mind sharing what your thoughts about the program so far? Thanks :)