Author: Frontier Nursing University
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Staff Spotlight: Turning her own experience into impact, Tai Bates helps FNU students thrive
Since joining the staff at Frontier Nursing University in 2024, Tai Bates, MPA, has been dedicated to helping students thrive, both academically and personally. As Student Success Coordinator, Bates plays a key role in the Student Engagement, Access, and Success team, leading initiatives that enhance student performance, promote personal growth and align with FNU’s mission…
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A Century of Stories: Wendy Valhoff, CNM, FNP, MSN
Wendy Valhoff, CNM, FNP, MSN, is a 1980 graduate of the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing and a Fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives. She grew up in California but moved to Kentucky when her husband was drafted and sent to Fort Campbell during the Vietnam War. Upon graduating from Frontier,…
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Graduate Spotlight: Marli Parobek, APRN, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, receives AANP State Award for Outstanding Contributions
Frontier Nursing University graduate Dr. Marli Parobek, APRN, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, is using her education from FNU to make a lasting difference in the lives of her neighbors. After earning her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) post-graduate certificate and later her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from FNU, Dr. Parobek has continued to embody the…
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Two FNU Leaders Earn Prestigious National Nursing Honors
Frontier Nursing University is proud to celebrate two outstanding leaders who have been recognized for their contributions and impact in nursing. FNU graduate and assistant professor Dr. Torica Fuller has been accepted as a Fellow of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. DNP Program Director Dr. Khara’ Jefferson was recently selected to serve on…
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Building Leadership Skills Through a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
As today’s healthcare professionals take on more responsibility and advocate for system-wide improvements, leadership development becomes a cornerstone of advanced nursing education. Earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is one of the most effective ways to build the leadership skills necessary to drive meaningful change in healthcare settings and beyond. Wherever you are…
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Dr. Beverly Malone Gives Keynote Address at Frontier Nursing University Commencement
Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and CEO of the National League for Nursing (NLN) was the keynote speaker at the 2025 Frontier Nursing University commencement ceremony. Commencement took place at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, September 27. Frontier awarded 1,139 certificates and degrees this year in advanced practice nursing and nurse-midwifery specialties,…
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FNU Dean of Student Success Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Selected for Insight Into Academia Editorial Board
Frontier Nursing University Dean of Student Success Paula Alexander-Delpech, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, has been appointed to Insight Into Academia’s 17-member editorial board. Insight Into Academia is a leading publication serving the higher education community for over 50 years. Dr. Alexander-Delpech has over 25 years of experience teaching and leading in both undergraduate and graduate…
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Frontier Nursing University Introduces Office of Student Engagement, Access, and Success
Frontier Nursing University has established an Office of Student Engagement, Access, and Success. This strategic initiative places student success as the university’s central priority while ensuring comprehensive support from enrollment to graduation and beyond. The Office of Student Engagement, Access, and Success consolidates critical student services under unified leadership, ensuring seamless support throughout each student’s…