Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to bring on alumna Dr. Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM to spearhead FNU’s nursing education. Joan assumed her new position as dean of nursing in August 2018 after serving as interim dean beginning in March 2018. As dean, she is poised to address healthcare gaps by educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners amidst the transition to a new campus in Versailles, Ky. Joan graduated from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in 1991 and … [Read more...]
Student Kudos: September-October 2018
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) seeks to empower its students to make a difference in their communities and in their field. We are proud to highlight six students who have been recently recognized for their significant accomplishments and pursuits to better their education and the care they provide. FNU Students receive AANP scholarships The following students received AANP Scholarships in 2018: CFNP student Nadezhda Kravchuk, RN, BSN of Nampa, Idaho received a 2018 … [Read more...]
Frontier ADN Bridge DNP Students Impact Communities With DNP Projects
Two Frontier Nursing University graduates have implemented impactful doctoral projects into their Kentucky communities. Nurses Nina Booth and Carrie Dunaway began their education at FNU through the ADN Bridge Entry Option and went straight through earning their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree to their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Nina and Carrie each implemented a DNP Project and Practicum as part of the program. The projects serve to provide FNU DNP students with a … [Read more...]
ACEN Grants Continued Accreditation to FNU
The Board of Commissioners of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) has granted continued accreditation to Frontier Nursing University (FNU) for its master of science in nursing and post-graduate certificate nursing programs. ACEN also affirmed continuing accreditation of FNU’s newly implemented psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specialty track. ACEN is the leading authority in nursing accreditation. “The ACEN Board of Commissioners commended FNU's … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Joan Slager Dean of Nursing
Hyden, Ky. – Dr. Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM, has been named the Dean of Nursing at Frontier Nursing University (FNU). Slager has served as FNU’s Interim Dean of Nursing since March of 2018 and served as the program director for FNU’s Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice. Slager graduated from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in 1991 and completed her Master of Science in Nursing at Case Western University in 1993. She graduated from Oakland University in Rochester, … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Graduates Surpass National Board Examination Averages
HYDEN, Ky. - Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduates’ recent exam scores reveal the effectiveness of a properly-structured, affordable distance education nursing program. The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), the professional association that provides certifications for certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States, released the scores from the 2017 examinations in February of 2018. FNU graduates passed the 2017 midwifery board exams with … [Read more...]
FNU Diversity Impact Celebrates 8 Years
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) continued its initiative for a more diverse, culturally-conscious health care workforce through the 8th annual Diversity Impact Student Conference, held from June 7-10, 2018. Diversity Impact is hosted by FNU’s PRIDE program (Promoting Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education). The conference is open to any FNU student who wants to make a difference in providing care to rural and underserved … [Read more...]
The Benefits of a Nurse-Midwife Specialty
The Benefits of a Nurse-Midwife Specialty If you're considering nursing as a career, you may have considered a nurse-midwife specialty. While nurse-midwives help pregnant women go through the journey of childbirth more comfortably and safely, that’s not all those with a nurse-midwife specialty are capable of. A nurse-midwife’s full scope of practice includes primary care, family planning services, care for mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period and treatment of … [Read more...]
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