During FNU’s second annual Day of Giving, nurse-midwifery student Ainsley Stone (no relation to FNU President Dr. Susan Stone) issued a $7,500 Day of Giving challenge to inspire others to give back to the university. Ainsley’s challenge that 20 gifts be made to the Annual Fund was met early on in the 24-hour giving event. The Annual Fund (unrestricted dollars) supports the areas of greatest need on campus, including scholarships, opportunities for academic and extracurricular excellence, and the enhancement of campus facilities and resources.
Student Spotlight: Makayla Howard, RN, finds herself at home within the FNU Community
For Frontier Nursing University student Makayla Howard, the decision to enroll at FNU was highly influenced by the compassionate and personable nature of the university’s staff. According to Howard, who is from Ohio, the university’s Culture of Caring was made apparent to her early in the process of enrollment, exemplified by a personal card from an enrollment coordinator that she now has on display in her home.
“It really made me feel that this university was completely different from others in the past that I have applied to or attended,” she said. “That meant a lot to me from the start, and I’ve felt that the entire way from my professors and from all the faculty that I’ve met.”
FNU Receives AACN Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has received the 2023 award for Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education, presented annually by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) to a private college or university. This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by a school of nursing that champions inclusive excellence, belonging, and sustainable, innovative strategies in nursing education. FNU Dean of Inclusive Excellence and Student Success Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, represented FNU at AACN’s Diversity Symposium. In addition to receiving the award on FNU’s behalf, Dr. Alexander-Delpech presented Frontier Nursing University: Creating a Lasting Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Student Spotlight: Ify Obi pursuing PMHNP to support expecting mothers in tribal communities
For 15 years, FNU PMHNP student Ifeyinwa “Ify” Obi, RN, MSN, CNM, has provided antepartum, intrapartum, and prenatal care as a nurse-midwife in tribal health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and rural areas throughout Alaska, the Navajo Nation, and Arizona. Obi is currently practicing in Fort Defiance, Arizona, at Tsehootsooi Medical Center, where the population is predominantly Native American. In serving these underserved populations, Obi has made a tremendous impact in caring for women who typically endure higher rates of maternal complications, infant mortality, and teen births.
Faculty/Staff Spotlight: Circle of Caring recipients Zach Young and Tyler Smith
The Circle of Caring Award is given to recognize FNU faculty and staff members who go above and beyond in upholding our mission and contributing to our Culture of Caring. As a faculty member with a background in Political Science and Library Science, FNU Circle of Caring recipient Zach Young plays a pivotal role in supporting students and faculty members alike. Young’s primary focus at FNU is aiding students in accessing resources crucial for their assignments and assisting faculty members in their research endeavors. With eight years of service at FNU, Circle of Caring recipient Tyler Smith serves as an IT Support Analyst. His daily work revolves around providing crucial technical assistance to staff, faculty and students, ensuring their seamless interaction with Frontier’s technology infrastructure.
Preceptor Spotlight: Precepting is a journey of mutual learning for Michelle Quale, FNP, CNM
Despite juggling a myriad of responsibilities to address the healthcare needs of her local community, Michelle Quale, FNP, CNM, dedicates time to passionately mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals through precepting. This includes guiding several Frontier Nursing University students throughout the years.
83 FNU Students Inducted as Sigma Theta Tau Members
Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare. The mission of Sigma is “Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere.”
Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
“Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it takes more than one university to make it happen,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone. “Nonetheless, Frontier has long been committed to being a leader for change. We have prioritized increasing the diversity of our student population. Our enrollment of students of color has grown from 9 percent in 2010 to over 30 percent today. We have a three-person Diversity and Inclusion Office, a Board of Directors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, faculty and staff DEI Fellowship programs, student interest groups, and many other DEI-focused initiatives. All of these are ongoing – we have not reached the finish line. Like the rest of the world, we are a work in progress, and progress is indeed being made at Frontier Nursing University.”
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