Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Rachel Simmons, DNP, WHNP, is working to give a voice to minority patients who feel ignored and overlooked in the mainstream healthcare system. Rachel was one of FNU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates published in the recently-released 5th edition of Caring for the Vulnerable. Her chapter entitled Culturally contextualized community outreach program to promote breastfeeding among African-American women was based on over nine years of … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Comello
Nancy Comello, nurse-midwife and alumna of Frontier Nursing University (FNU)’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, is passionate about the health and education of new mothers in one of the world’s most vulnerable countries regarding birth statistics: Guatemala. Nancy has traveled to Guatemala 27 times to assist in volunteer training. In 2018, she created Supporting Safe Birth, Inc (SSB) and continues to function as its president. According to Nancy, the goal of SSB is to build birth … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Inaugural Alumni Cruise
Alumni, faculty and guests of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) embarked for a four-night adventure on the high seas March 24th, 2019. Aboard the Carnival Liberty, more than 150 cruisers headed for the Bahamas, docking in Nassau and Freeport. The trip began in Port Canaveral, FL where the group checked in, received FNU swag and had a time of meet-and-greet, allowing alumni and faculty to mingle and introduce their guests to one another. Along with the sunshine and relaxation, attendees … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Mary Zimmerman
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of faculty, students, alumni 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 health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Mary Zimmerman is taking her skills as a nurse-midwife to places most wouldn’t dare to go. Mary graduated from FNU with … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Maria Mayzel
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Maria Mayzel, MSN (Class 87), uses her master’s degree in nurse-midwifery to bring excellent care to underserved populations in her community. Maria is a nurse-midwife at Bay Area Midwifery Center, which gives her the opportunity to serve in both a hospital setting and a birth center for patients looking for an out of hospital (OOH) option. Her situation is unique because she works with two very different underserved populations. First, 25%-35% of … [Read more...]
Alumni Kudos: Winter Term 2019
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud of our alumni who make a difference in their communities and in their field. This month, we are thankful to highlight six alumni who have been recently recognized for their significant accomplishments and pursuits to better the care they provide FNU Alumna Writes Lead CEU Article for Nursing Publication Congratulations to Dr. Jana Esden, FNU Course Faculty and Graduate of DNP Class 6, for her publication of the lead CEU … [Read more...]
DNP 10th Anniversary Contest Winner
In 2018, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) celebrated its 10th anniversary of the Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP). To honor the milestone, FNU held a contest, challenging DNP students and graduates to submit posters or videos demonstrating the importance of obtaining a DNP. We are proud to announce FNU graduate, Lisa Kiser, DNP, CNM, WHNP (Class 26) as the winner, who authored a poem titled “No Sufre Doble” [Don’t Suffer Twice]. Lisa works in Tucson, Ariz. which is nestled near the border of … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Aubre Tompkins BSN, RN, MSN, CNM
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Aubre Tompkins, BSN, RN, MSN, CNM is a self-proclaimed “midwife on the path,” a path which has positively impacted many mothers and fellow women’s health providers in her Colorado community. Aubre, who graduated CNEP (Class 54) in 2009, is a nurse-midwife at Women’s Health Group in Thornton, Colo. She is newly on Faculty at the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) and meanwhile, is also spearheading the construction and design of a brand-new … [Read more...]
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