The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing

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I am considering becoming an FNP or Midwife and I am begining the process of applying to schools. A co-worker told me about this school (The Frontier School Of Midwifery and Family Nursing) and I am interested in it especially since it is online. I have never heard of it before so I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of it or went there or known someone who has gone there. You can also get your DNP there and they coordinate your clinicals for where you live. Any information would be appreciated.

Specializes in L&D , NICU.

I am wondering about how long is your class work going to take you? Also, I already have a MSN, so do you know how that changes the total time spent with class work? And how did you do finding a preceptor? Thanks!

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Specializes in Rural Health.
I am wondering about how long is your class work going to take you? Also, I already have a MSN, so do you know how that changes the total time spent with class work? And how did you do finding a preceptor? Thanks!

The school's website holds oodles of info including information on post masters and timelines regarding post master's. If you can't find your answer there - call or email the school. I'm sure they would be more than happy to help you develop a timeline that is unique to your situation.

I work with my preceptor so finding her was easy :D. The school can also provide you with a list of preceptors in your area that have been used before by the school - then you just contact them and see if they would be interested. Once you have contact info - you send it back to the school and they take care of the contracts and all the legal goodies.

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Specializes in L&D , NICU.

Great, I actually recieved a nice note from Frontier, so I think I will just plan to contact them directly and have them fill me in on my situation and needs. So appreciate your time...thanks

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Thank you all sooo much for your input I really appreaciate it!!! My descion is to pursue Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing 100%! I am in the process of applying right now and hope to attend the October or November class. A co-worker just received her acceptance letter!!:yeah: So I am pretty hopeful as well!:redbeathe I spoke with one of the administrators at Frontier and they said they accept you if your meet their application criteria! So I am praying and keeping my fingers crossed!:saint: If I get in I will post it. I really like the idea of going through an online program. I plan to work part time. I like the fact that Frontier is soo involved with their students! Good luck to everyone else who is trying to get into school and become an FNP! Keep in touch:wink2:

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I graduated from there. I got my degree. It was fun at times. It was miserable at times and I cried, which I had not done in years before or since. Yes, you do pelvics on each other. Yes there is a sense of history. Yes, you have to find your own rotations, which was very difficult and you have to find them all yourself and took longer than expected. Their contacts were out of date. A lot of "yes you can do your clinicals here, send in the paperwork," you get all excited, then a couple weeks later "no, sorry, you can't." Yes, probably like any program there are teachers that were nice and other teachers that mentioned to fellow students that they do not believe they could make a good FNP. I got through it and got my degree, but it was not fun at many times. I find it very stressful to think of them even now. However, the convenience is great. I recommend Frontier to others, as long as they are willing to be miserable at times and can stand being berated at times to accomplish this goal.

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I graduated from there. I got my degree. It was fun at times. It was miserable at times and I cried, which I had not done in years before or since. Yes, you do pelvics on each other. Yes there is a sense of history. Yes, you have to find your own rotations, which was very difficult and you have to find them all yourself and took longer than expected. Their contacts were out of date. A lot of "yes you can do your clinicals here, send in the paperwork," you get all excited, then a couple weeks later "no, sorry, you can't." Yes, probably like any program there are teachers that were nice and other teachers that mentioned to fellow students that they do not believe they could make a good FNP. I got through it and got my degree, but it was not fun at many times. I find it very stressful to think of them even now. However, the convenience is great. I recommend Frontier to others, as long as they are willing to be miserable at times and can stand being berated at times to accomplish this goal.

Gosh CoastFNP, you are the only person that I have heard negative things about the Frontier program. In what way was it miserable? Please go into a little more detail about how it was "not fun at many times" and "can stand being berated at times". I know FNP school is going to be hard, especially since I will be working part times, and I know that you have to find your own NPs but didnt you know any prior? I mean not every school is perfect, but your thread just seems so negative about the program. Everyone else from Frontier seemed to praise the school, so I guess I would like a little more detail. Did you feel well prepared after you graduated? Do you love being an FNP? Describe a typical day of study. What were the assignments like? The teachers? The communications like between professor and student and the commrodery between students. I felt a great sence of community when reading about the school. So please go into a little more detail. And also I'd like to hear from other Frontier students if they agree or disagree. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion so please share. :D

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Specializes in L&D,MB,Pediatrics, nursery, level 2 nicu.

caitiecait, thanks for this thread! It is just what I was looking for. I am thinking of applying to the midwifery program at Frontier and I have only heard good things about the school until this post from CoastNP also. I am eager to hear the answers to your questions and any further info anyone can offer about the school and their programs. Thanks!

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caitiecait, thanks for this thread! It is just what I was looking for. I am thinking of applying to the midwifery program at Frontier and I have only heard good things about the school until this post from CoastNP also. I am eager to hear the answers to your questions and any further info anyone can offer about the school and their programs. Thanks!

No problem! I am really interested in hearing what other Frontier students have to say about the program. All I have to say is so far I have been really impressed with the school. Everytime I call the school with questions there is always someone there that answers and gives you well informed answers, where as other schools you get their voicemails or you are transfered over to another person who then goes and transfers you to someone else who doesn't always give you the best answers. It gets frustrating! Another thing I like about this school is that it is only a nursing school. And if you youtube Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing you will see videos of students Frontier Bound, and it seems like such a tight knit group. So good luck to you, I am sure you will get into their midwifery program. When are you applying. I am applying for the September or November class!! I really really hope I get in!!!!!:heartbeat

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I just had my interview!!! I have 23 years experience in the ER, hospice and psych nursing. A friend has gone through the program and loved it! Is it a tremendous amount of work? Absolutely! But, to me, work is part of living and this program has a reputation of educating excellent and compassionate nurses.

Also, I was so afraid of Statistics. I am taking it at Frontier and cannot say enough positives about it! This class took my fear away and truly helps me make sense of research. The class is self-paced and is 10 weeks in length.I highly recommend taking stats at Frontier! The instructor is helpful and the course is very well-organized.

Please pray I get into the next FNP class!

All the best,

Barb

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Specializes in Womens health, labor and delivery.

Thank you everyone for the great information about Frontier. Has anyone heard anything about the NP program in Womens Health? I am currently a RN in Labor and Delivery, and would like to start the Womens Health NP program in the fall. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you

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I am very interested in Frontier. Does anyone know if the NP program there will accept transfer credits from another accredited university? I ask because I am a recent BSN grad, and Frontier requires that you work for at least one year before you apply. I have no problem with that requirement but would like to use my employer's use-it-or-lose-it tuition benefit for 2009 in the meantime, perhaps on stats or another common core course.

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Specializes in Adolescent Psych, PICU.

I too plan on applying for class 70 FNP at Frontier. It's the only school I plan to apply to. Not too far of a drive, about 14 hours for me so that is doable.

I am a new RN with 1 year experience (9 months PICU and currently in psych). FNP has always been my goal and I'm ready to start that journey now. I plan to go just part time and keep working ft at my job (which is very low key, laid back since I work nights). Working pt is not even an option for me, but I do have a nursing job where I can actually study at night believe it or not.

For those who are applying, do you plan to keep working ft or drop to part time work? Do you plan on doing Frontiers program pt or ft?

I am so glad to have found this thread :)

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