A Frontier Nursing University (FNU) 2019 summer Courier was recently featured in a Wabash Global Health tweet after his presentation detailing his experience in the program. Wabash Global Health is an initiative of Wabash College, located in Crawfordsville, Ind., with the goal of impacting the lives of students and communities through education, investigation and service. Eric Lakomek is a junior at Wabash where he is studying psychology with minors in chemistry and global health. He is on … [Read more...]
2019 Conferences/Meetings Highlights
Throughout 2019, representatives of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) attended a multitude of nursing and nurse-midwifery conferences and meetings. Students, faculty and alumni gathered with others from the field to hear from engaging speakers, grow their networking connections and speak with potential students. Here are the highlights of some of the key conferences and meetings attended this year. KCNPNM The 31st Annual Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and … [Read more...]
2019: Year In Review
2019 is drawing to a close at Frontier Nursing University! Below are some of our highlights from a truly wonderful 2019. Be sure to watch the “Year in Review 2019” video at the bottom of the post as well. Commencement FNU celebrated its 80th anniversary this year! Commencement took place in Lexington, Ky. for the first time, where 265 graduates attended with their families and friends. We welcomed keynote speaker Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the second woman and the first African … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates National Rural Health Day
On November 21, 2019, healthcare providers and organizations across the country came together to celebrate National Rural Health Day (NRHD). Organized by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, NRHD is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” by bringing to light the unique challenges that rural communities face and the efforts of rural healthcare providers to address these challenges. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) participated in the NRHD festivities by … [Read more...]
Recapping A Successful NP Week Virtual Event
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) celebrated National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week by hosting a free virtual event from Nov. 11-15. Four sessions presented by FNU leaders educated viewers on various topics affecting NPs everywhere. Viewers were also able to receive continuing education (CE) credits from two sessions, which are still available for those who have not yet participated! Here is a recap of each of our NP Week Virtual Event sessions. FREE CE: Reflective Practice: A … [Read more...]
Faculty Published on Daily Nurse
Shared Decision Making (SDM) is a healthcare model in which patients and healthcare providers work together to make decisions regarding treatment options and long-term care plans. The provider is encouraged to take into consideration the patient’s preferences, history, and values when exploring treatment options. The SDM model promotes open dialogue and emphasizes empathy, which allows for a more trusting and sustainable patient-provider relationship and ultimately improves health outcomes for … [Read more...]
FNU President Dr. Susan Stone Inducted to National Academy of Medicine
We are proud to announce that Frontier Nursing University (FNU) president Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Class of 2018 at the organization’s annual meeting on October 19, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Of the 85 new inductees, Dr. Stone is one of only two nurses in the NAM Class of 2018 and is the only inductee from Kentucky in the class. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Event for National Midwifery Week
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) joined thousands of nurse-midwives across the country to celebrate National Midwifery Week from Sept. 29 - Oct. 5. FNU hosted its fifth annual virtual event focused on healthcare team communication and perinatal mental health, featuring sessions delivered by nurse-midwifery leaders. Here’s a recap of the sessions in case you missed them: Healthcare Team Communication FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FACNM, FAAN, kicked off the week by hosting … [Read more...]
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