The Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Diversity Impact Planning Ad-hoc (DIPA) Committee is proud to announce that the Diversity Impact Conference “Engaging Diverse Voices in Sustained Dialogue to Build Community Trust” will be held on June 28-29, 2022, on the Zoom platform for FNU students, alumni, faculty, and staff! FNU is extremely excited about this year’s conference. The DIPA Committee has been diligently working on planning an innovative, interactive, online version of the … [Read more...]
Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech Named Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been named the Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO). Dr. Alexander-Delpech currently serves at FNU as an Associate Professor, Chair of the Health Equity subcommittee, Chair of the President’s Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Chair of the Faculty, Staff, and Preceptor Development and Retention committee. “Dr. Alexander-Delpech has extensive experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating DEI … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month Q&A with Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
March is Women’s History Month. During this time, we aim to celebrate and recognize women’s achievements in history, raise awareness against bias, and take action for equality. This month Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will highlight a few female leaders at FNU in Q&A style blogs. Previously, we highlighted Dr. Anne Cockerham, PhD, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE, FACNM, FNU Professor and Course Coordinator, and FNU’s Dean of Nursing, Dr. Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM, FAAN. For the final blog in … [Read more...]
AACN Recognizes Frontier Nursing University for Advancing Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability in Academic Nursing
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...]
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