Frontier Nursing University fosters a Culture of Caring built on five main elements: Professionalism, Inclusivity, Respect, Positive Communication and Mutual Support. When we create a Culture of Caring — as students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors and friends — we enjoy a committed and loyal community where all of us feel valued, confident, empowered and accepted. We embrace this culture to fulfill our full potential, both individually and collectively. Together, we exemplify the caring behaviors we hope to bring to the wider healthcare system.
CULTURE OF CARING: THE 5 ELEMENTS
Professionalism
Excellence | Responsibility | Transparency | Consistency
Inclusivity
Equity | Awareness | Sensitivity | Humility
Respect
Importance | Uniqueness | Friendliness | Genuine interest
Positive Communication
Understanding | Thoughtfulness | Openness
Mutual Support
Helpfulness | Awareness | Patience | Concern | Kindness
Diane John
PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC, FNU Associate Professor
“I have worked in brick and mortar academic organizations in the past, and communicating was always an issue. At FNU, a lot of effort is put into communication and transparency.”
Mary Rudd Chricton
FNP
“One of the reasons I chose FNU is because of the focus on the underserved, rural population. The faculty were easily accessible and encouraging. Classmates became family. FNU is more than a university, it’s a community of caring of which I am proud to belong!”
Iniko Sallee
CNM
“The Frontier network has not only provided the education I needed to become a nurse-midwife, it has helped put into place a community of support as I began to practice as a midwife.”
Maria Labadie-DeGennaro
DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHPN
“Frontier is one of the best things to ever happen to me. I read about the amazing sense of community you get during your time at FNU, and I knew it was the place for me. It is unlike any other online education program.”
Frontier Nursing University’s Culture of Caring: Come Join Us!
We invite all community members to actively participate in carrying out the FNU mission with a Culture of Caring as our foundation.
Exceptional People Make an Exceptional University
FNU is recognized as a Great College to Work For in 2025 for the fifth year in a row. The Great Colleges to Work For program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. FNU is a great place to work because of the outstanding people who are fully committed to our students and our mission.
FNU is a recipient of the 2025 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. The annual Health Professions HEED Award is a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to academic excellence, belonging, and community-building across all levels of campus life.
