Frontier Nursing University Admissions | Frontier Nursing University

FNU remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to accept applications to our distance education programs. Our online format allows you to complete coursework in your home community. We encourage you to read our FAQs for admissions details, and view application deadlines. For resources and additional information on COVID-19 prevention and preparedness, click here.

Thank you for considering Frontier Nursing University for your graduate nursing education! We are proud to educate and graduate exceptional nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to meet the healthcare needs of women, children and families.

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Application Deadlines

Frontier Nursing University has discontinued the ADN to MSN Bridge program. Please click here for a message from FNU President Dr. Susan Stone about this change.

SPRING 2021	APPLICATION CYCLE: CLOSED
	Frontier Bound Orientation Dates
Due to issues related to COVID-19, Frontier Bound will be conducted virtually.***
Bound #1, Class #199	February 15-17, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #2, Class #199	February 22-24, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Bound #3, Class #199	March 1-3, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Bound #4, Class #42	March 15-17, 2021	DNP
Coursework for Spring 2021 Term will begin April 5, 2021

SUMMER 2021	APPLICATION CYCLE: CLOSED
	Frontier Bound Orientation Dates
Due to issues related to COVID-19, Frontier Bound will be conducted virtually.***
Bound #1, Class #200	May 10-12, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #2, Class #200	May 17-19, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #3, Class #200	June 7-9, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Bound #4, Class #43	June 14-16, 2021	DNP
Coursework for Summer 2021 Term will begin July 5, 2021.

FALL 2021	APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS: JANUARY 21, 2021 CLOSES: APRIL 21, 2021
	Frontier Bound Orientation Dates
Due to issues related to COVID-19, Frontier Bound will be conducted virtually.***
Bound #1, Class #201	July 12-15, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #2, Class #201	July 19-22, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #3, Class #201	July 26-29, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #4, Class #201	August 2-5, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #5, Class #201	August 9-12, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #6, Class #201	August 16-19, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Bound #7, Class #44	Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2021	DNP
Coursework for Fall 2021 Term will begin October 4, 2021.

WINTER 2022	APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS: APRIL 22, 2021 CLOSES: JULY 21, 2021
	Frontier Bound Orientation Dates
Bounds will be held on the Versailles campus at 2050 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY.
Bound #1, Class #202	October 4-7, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #2, Class #202	October 11-14, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #3, Class #202	October 18-21, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #4, Class #202	October 25-28, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #5, Class #202	November 1-4, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP)
Bound #6, Class #202	November 8-11, 2021	MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP, WHCNP)
Bound #7, Class #45	December 13-16, 2021	DNP
Coursework for Winter 2022 Term will begin January 3, 2022.

* Class Numbers are only for University tracking.
** Students come to Frontier Bound Orientation the term before coursework begins.
*** The Bound dates listed are subject to change due to virtual attendance. All dates will be finalized and updated prior to enrollment application decisions are delivered for the Fall 2021 term.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Please take a few moments to review the admissions criteria for your desired program:

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS

At FNU, we strive to make high-quality education affordable and accessible for men and women who provide care for rural and underserved populations. Along with affordable programs, FNU provides financial aid, for those who qualify, to assist students with their educational costs. Click the button below to learn more about financial aid opportunities.

FINANCIAL AID

We provide a number of FNU scholarships as well as information and links for external scholarships. Click the button below to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Background Check

Please be advised, a background check is the final step in completing your admission criteria to FNU (background checks are not required for non-matriculating applicants). Applicants who receive an offer of admission will be required to complete a background check. The offer of admission will include instructions for completing the background check. Applicants with a felony conviction will not be admitted. No exceptions. Applicants with a non-felony conviction must submit a written statement outlining the conviction and will be considered on an individual basis.

Health Forms/Immunizations
Check here for a list of required health forms to be submitted 8 weeks prior to arriving on campus for new student Bound orientation.
Attending births while enrolled as an FNU Student
Refer to the FNU catalog for the following policies:
· Limitations to Attending Births While Enrolled in FNU Programs
· Out of hospital births
Advanced practice while enrolled as an FNU Student
Refer to the FNU catalog for the following policy:
· Advanced Practice as an enrolled FNU Students
Clinical policies related to out of hospital birth sites
Refer to the FNU catalog for the following policies:
· Clinical Site Requirements Prior to Beginning the Clinical Practicum
· Clinical rotations at Birth Center Sites Offering Home Birth/Birth Center VBAC Service
AABC Workshop Requirements for Nurse-Midwifery Students
Refer to the FNU catalog for AABC workshop requirements.

Gainful Employment

Post-Graduate Certificate for Nurse-Midwife
Post-Graduate Certificate for Family Practice Nurse
Post-Graduate Certificate for Women’s Health Nurse

QUESTIONS?

Applicants with questions regarding their qualifications for admission to FNU should review our Admissions FAQ or contact an FNU Admissions Officer:

Last name beginning with A – D Admissions Officer: Jelena Djuricic jelena.djuricic@frontier.edu (859) 251-4725	Last name beginning with E - K Admissions Officer: Carin Brumback carin.brumback@frontier.edu (859) 251-4726
Last name beginning with L - Q Admissions Officer: Susan Morgan susan.morgan@frontier.edu (859) 251-4723	Last name beginning with R - Z Admissions Officer: Katie Moses katie.moses@frontier.edu (859) 251-4724

I’VE BEEN ACCEPTED. NOW WHAT?

Congratulations and welcome! Learn more about next steps here.

FNU Campus Update

FNU’s Kentucky campus will be moving from Hyden, Ky., to Versailles, Ky., in late 2020. Due to COVID-19, we have experienced delays in our transition of student events to the Versailles campus. All Frontier Bound orientation sessions and Clinical Bound sessions will be held virtually. Students affected by this change will be updated as soon as possible. Current projections are that student events may be held on the Versailles Campus in late spring/early summer 2021. Click here to learn more about our new campus and this exciting time at FNU.

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements

Frontier Nursing University has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. Learn more.

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