Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) first Preceptor Celebration Week will be held August 14-18, 2023. This event honors the important role that preceptors play in advanced practice nursing education. Preceptors are experienced licensed clinicians who supervise nursing students during their clinical rotations. Their role is to help students translate what they have learned into real-world clinical practice. This celebration will showcase FNU preceptors’ work and acknowledge their key role in shaping future advanced practice nurses.
Frontier Nursing University Attends 2023 AANP Conference
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and preceptors of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) attended the 2023 AANP National Conference from June 20 to June 25 in New Orleans, LA. The AANP National Conference is the largest nurse practitioner conference in the United States! With a focus on “Restoring, Recharging and Renewing the Nurse Practitioner Community,” the conference offered something for every nurse practitioner. FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU community members who presented, received scholarships, and were recognized during this year’s conference. We commend all of these individuals for their excellent work as nurse practitioner leaders!
Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Named Chair-Elect of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network (DEILN) has named Frontier Nursing University Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as the network’s Chair-Elect. DEILN serves as a convening body to unite expertise, experience, and guidance for academic nursing in Leading Across Differences. This network collectively explores innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic nursing and the nursing workforce.
Featured Preceptor: James Flint balances precepting with role as a Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
For Frontier Nursing University preceptor James Flint, the decision to become a preceptor stemmed from the challenges he encountered while completing his own education. While studying to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Flint said finding a preceptor was one of the greatest challenges of completing his education. Flint has worked with three FNU students and looks forward to precepting two more students later this summer.
Employment outlook for family nurse practitioners is strong
As home of the nation’s first Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has a tradition of innovation in family nursing education. FNU graduates are well-prepared clinicians who are improving healthcare around the country and around the world. The FNP program curriculum includes a strong academic and clinical basis that teaches students not only to be an FNP, but also an entrepreneur and a leader in healthcare.
Three reasons to pursue a DNP
If you hold a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), you may be curious about the growing trend of nurses opting for a DNP degree and whether pursuing one would be the right decision for you. In recent years, more and more nurses are choosing to advance their careers by earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Frontier Nursing University’s clinical doctorate is designed for registered nurses who want to take their nursing career, leadership skills and clinical expertise to the next level, with an emphasis on rural and underserved communities.
Frontier Nursing University Student Leslie Copp Named A Tillman Scholar
The Pat Tillman Foundation announced the 2023 Tillman Scholars on June 27. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Leslie Copp, RN, BSN, SANE-A, was one of the 60 U.S. service members, veterans, and military spouses chosen as 2023 Tillman Scholars. In recognition of their service and leadership potential, the newly selected class will receive scholarship funding to pursue higher education and continue their service in the fields of healthcare, business, law, public service, STEM, education and the humanities. Copp is pursuing her master’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at FNU and aims to achieve a dual degree as a doctor of nursing practice and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.
The 2022 FNU President’s Annual Report: Campus Ribbon-Cutting and In-Person Commencement Highlight an Event-Filled Year
FNU’s campus ribbon-cutting, commencement ceremony, first Day of Giving event and more made 2022 a year to remember. All of those events are covered in the 2022 President’s Annual Report. Additionally, the Report reflects on the university’s progress toward the goals set in the 2022 strategic plan and takes a closer look at the people and programs behind the plan’s success. The 2022 President’s Annual Report also includes data and information on university enrollment, diversity, retention, and precepting and includes a look at the university’s 2023 strategic plan.
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