Frontier Nursing University (FNU), located in Versailles, Ky., was announced as one of three recipients of the Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Leadership Awards presented annually by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). FNU joined Augusta University (Georgia) and the University of Illinois Chicago in being recognized this year for their strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, health equity, cultural humility, and community outreach. “I … [Read more...]
FNU Reflects on Rural Healthcare Efforts in Celebration of National Rural Health Day
On Thursday, November 18, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will join healthcare providers and organizations across the country to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on National Rural Health Day (NRHD). Organized by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, NRHD is an opportunity to bring awareness to the unique challenges that rural communities face and the efforts of rural healthcare providers to create positive change in these regions. Founded in the Appalachian area of … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University announces Antiracism and Bias Advisory Council
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently introduced its Antiracism and Bias Advisory Council (ABAC). The ABAC’s purpose is to review and make recommendations for alleged bias incidents to mitigate bias at FNU. This committee, made up of a diverse group of Frontier employees, is needed to support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as the university shifts to an antiracist culture. The council reports to FNU’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, … [Read more...]
Frontier’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Examined in the Summer 2021 Quarterly Bulletin
The Summer 2021 issue of the Frontier Nursing University Quarterly Bulletin features comprehensive coverage of the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The issue approaches DEI from all angles, including a feature on Dr. Rachel Sherman, who has become a community leader and advocate for social justice and reform. Read about Dr. Kimberly Jones-Beatty’s efforts to find data-driven solutions to the maternal mortality crisis and its disproportionate impact on underserved … [Read more...]
FNU Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
Today, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2021 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — FNU will be featured, along with 50 other recipients, in … [Read more...]
FNU Mentoring Programs Seek to Improve Retention and Encourage Lifelong Learning – PART 2
The community at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) understands and appreciates the positive role mentorship plays in preparing competent, entrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate leaders in primary care. The University has launched two programs to support underrepresented students, including FNU’s Professional Organization Mentoring Program (POMP) and the Comprehensive Mentoring Program. For more details on the programs, read part one which details the program specifics. The Benefits of … [Read more...]
FNU Mentoring Programs Seek to Improve Retention and Encourage Lifelong Learning – PART 1
The community at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) understands and appreciates the positive role mentorship plays in preparing competent, entrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate leaders in primary care. The University has launched two programs to support underrepresented students, including FNU’s Professional Organization Mentoring Program (POMP) and the Comprehensive Mentoring Program. This blog highlights the details of the programs, and part two will share the experiences of both mentors … [Read more...]
FNU to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, September 25
University of Washington Professor Dr. LaTonya Trotter to Give Keynote Address Dr. LaTonya J. Trotter, Associate Professor of Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Washington, will be the keynote speaker at Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) 2021 commencement ceremony, which will be held virtually on Saturday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. A medical sociologist, ethnographer, and author, Dr. Trotter is the author of “More than Medicine: Nurse Practitioners and the Problems they … [Read more...]
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