National Nurse Practitioner Week is Nov. 12-18, and Frontier Nursing University is celebrating by hosting a virtual event called Empower 2023. Those interested in participating are asked to register at Frontier.edu/NPWeek. FNU’s virtual event will offer five sessions presented by FNU faculty and alumni on the latest practices and topics influencing nurse practitioner care and includes two free continuing education (CE) opportunities.
FNU’s DNP program reaches 15-year milestone
FNU welcomed its first DNP students in October 2008. In the 15 years since the first class enrolled, FNU’s DNP program has continued to grow and excel. In 2022, 190 students graduated from the DNP program, while 202 more students enrolled in the DNP.
FNU leaders praise Dr. Stone’s leadership and passion for university
Earlier this year, Frontier Nursing University President Dr. Susan Stone announced that she will transition into the role of FNU’s Distinguished Chair of Midwifery and Nursing at or near the end of 2023. In that role, she will spend more of her time outside of the university as a national leader and advocate for the nursing and midwifery professions. Her experience, expertise, knowledge, passion, and well-earned reputation as a leader make Dr. Stone a strong voice in the worlds of nursing, midwifery, healthcare, and education.
FNU Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions HEED Award for Sixth Consecutive Year
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — FNU will be featured, along with 64 other recipients, in the November/December 2023 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. This is the sixth consecutive year FNU has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipient.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Frontier Nursing University embraces the richness of diversity during National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the U.S. This celebration aligns with our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and our strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As we commemorate this occasion, we take a moment to shine a light on three exceptional Hispanic nurses whose enduring impact continues to inspire and uplift the field of healthcare.
Celebrate National Midwifery Week with FNU Virtual Event; Free CE Sessions Offered
Frontier Nursing University is celebrating National Midwifery Week by hosting a virtual event, Empower 2023, from Oct. 2-5. Those interested in participating are asked to register at Frontier.edu/MidwiferyWeek. FNU’s virtual event offers four sessions on the latest practices and topics influencing nurse-midwifery care, including three continuing education opportunities. Empower 2023 is presented by Southern Cross Insurance Solutions.
Student Spotlight: Tiffany Perryman determined to build a brighter future for women in rural Oklahoma as FNP
Oklahoma’s social statistics are somewhat bleak, given the state’s high rates of intimate partner violence, child neglect and abuse, teen pregnancy, high school dropout, and low rates of post-secondary education. However, in the rural town of Warner, positive change is sweepin’ down the plains thanks to the efforts of Tiffany Perryman BSN, RN! Perryman has served as a public health registered nurse for nine years. She provides family planning services to women in her largely indigenous and Hispanic community, which also includes a large number of Medicaid recipients.
FNU announces plans for 2023 Day of Giving
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has announced its second annual Day of Giving, set for Oct. 24-25, from noon to noon. Funds from the annual giving event will go toward scholarship support, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, campus support and more. New this year, advanced giving will be offered for donors, with gifts made between September 23 and October 25 contributing toward the grand total of the event. FNU will also offer challenges throughout the Day of Giving to encourage community engagement in the initiative.
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