Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to announce the 2019 Spring Term Circle of Caring Award Winners: staff member Tracey Wright and faculty member Anne Cockerham. The Circle of Caring Award is given each term as a recognition for faculty and staff who go above and beyond their job duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring everyday. FNU faculty and staff were invited to nominate someone anonymously. Nominations were then voted upon by a committee based on the … [Read more...]
Diversity Impact Conference 2019
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) continued its initiative for fostering a more diverse, culturally-conscious health care workforce through the 9th annual Diversity Impact Student Conference, held from June 6-9, 2019. The conference, hosted by FNU’s Diversity Impact Program, had over 60 attendees and was open to any FNU students, alumni, faculty or staff who want to make a difference in providing care to rural, diverse and underserved communities. The theme for Diversity Impact 2019, Every … [Read more...]
2019 Case Day and Panel on Birth Justice and Equity
After the rousing success of last year’s Case Day and Panel on Birth Justice and Equity, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Director Jane Houston and Regional Clinical Faculty Tanya Belcheff knew the event would be recreated at the 2019 ACNM Conference. The panel brought faculty, staff, alumni and students together for an open conversation about justice and equality in birth outcomes. Three students, Sarah Logan, Stacy Hepner and Deanna Hart, presented cases … [Read more...]
Essay Contest Winners Celebrated at Scholarship Dinner
Wendover, Ky - The Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Courier Program hosted a celebratory Healthy Futures Fair Scholarship Dinner at the Wendover Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center on Wednesday, May 15. The dinner was held in celebration of three Leslie County, Ky, students who received scholarships for their efforts in an essay contest that was held as part of the Healthy Futures Fair. This annual event aims to educate students and members of Leslie County and surrounding communities … [Read more...]
FNU Faculty and Staff Recognized at ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently attended the 64th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held May 18-22, 2019 in National Harbor, Maryland. We want to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards at the ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their tireless efforts as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards/Honors Cathy Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM - President-Elect for ACNM Elois … [Read more...]
FNU Graduate Brings First RAM Clinic to Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is one of the many rural areas around the country where a lack of resources prevents residents from receiving proper, full-scope medical care. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate Linda Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is looking to change that. Inspired by FNU’s mission and her own personal calling, Linda is helping bring the first-ever Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic to Madisonville, Ky. in September 2019. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free … [Read more...]
Preceptor Spotlight: Terry Sims, FNP
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Preceptor Terry Sims, FNP, was honored as FNU’s “Featured Preceptor” for the 2019 Spring Term. Terry was … [Read more...]
FNU Attends 64th Annual ACNM Meeting
The 64th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting was held May 18-22, 2019 in National Harbor, MD at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center with nearly 2000 attendees from across the country. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had a large presence at the conference, highlighted by a large exhibition booth as well as a table selling items in the Midwifery Market. Many FNU students, graduates, preceptors and faculty stopped by the booth, gave presentations and received … [Read more...]
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