At Frontier Nursing University (FNU) we do our very best to provide a Culture of Caring, a way for every member of our community, from prospective students to preceptors, to know that they are valued and supported. We have found that our Culture of Caring can best be described by considering five basic principles: Professionalism, Inclusivity, Respect, Positive Communication, and Mutual Support. We believe that when we intentionally act under these principles, our university will develop … [Read more...]
Graduate Nursing School: What Should I Expect From FNU Faculty?
For more than 80 years, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has helped shape some of the most renowned nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners in the United States, and there is little doubt that much of that can be owed to the hard work and dedication of our faculty. While we use a distance-education learning model, there isn’t much that feels “distant” when it comes to our community. As students learn and provide care in their home communities, FNU faculty are committed to being present and … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates Chi Pi Honor Society’s Spring 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Each spring and fall, Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) Chi Pi chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) awards exceptional students with a $750 scholarship for their strong academic success. All recipients have previously qualified for STTI membership by completing at least a quarter of their degree program, holding a 3.5 or higher grade point average, and demonstrating academic excellence.Join us in celebrating all of this year’s spring scholarship … [Read more...]
The Impact Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Can Make In Solving The Opioid Crisis
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), America makes up less than five percent of the world’s population, yet we consume nearly one-third of the global supply of opioids. More often than not, this high use of opioids is an abuse of medication and street drugs rather than a healthy, prescription dose. According to the most recent information from drugabuse.gov, we are currently losing an average of 128 Americans every day from opioid overdoses. As this trend continues to … [Read more...]
Frontier Embraces Its Culture Of Caring During Crisis: Frontier Bound Event Turns Virtual
Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) commitment to fostering a culture of caring has never been more evident than in our country’s current time of crisis. In recent days, organizations across the U.S. have been forced to make urgent decisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. To protect students and faculty, FNU transitioned its most recent Frontier Bound event, a multi-day orientation that normally takes place on campus in Kentucky, into a fully virtual event for incoming … [Read more...]
FNU Equips Nursing Students Through ANEW Grant
In 2018, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) was honored to receive the prestigious Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The goal of the grant is to support innovative academic programs to prepare advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) for clinical practice in rural and underserved areas. The populations in the rural communities impacted through this program are at a higher risk for chronic illness and poor health … [Read more...]
FNU Honor Society Students Receive Chi Pi Scholarships
Each fall, Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) Chi Pi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) awards several students with a $750 scholarship. To qualify for STTI membership, students must have completed at least a quarter of their degree program, hold a 3.5 or higher grade point average and demonstrate academic excellence. Congratulations to the Fall 2019 Chi Pi scholarship recipients: Kara Crispin Debora Lundgren-Walls Sally Sanchez Meagan … [Read more...]
Should I Consider a DNP?
Are you nurse-midwife or nurse practitioner interested in serving patients at a higher level? Do you have a desire to influence the broader healthcare system? Do you thrive in an academic environment? If the answer is yes, consider obtaining your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The DNP is the highest degree for clinical nursing practice. Not only do nurses that obtain their doctorate have more opportunities to lead and work as independent healthcare providers, but they also take an active … [Read more...]
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