At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers 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) is proud to recognize faculty member Kristin Gianelis, DNP, APRN, ANP, WHNP, who was one of the recipients of the … [Read more...]
Boston Midwife Prepares to Open Alabama’s First Birth Center
To the casual observer, opening Birth Sanctuary Gainesville might not make a lot of sense. First, Gainesville is a rural town in Alabama with a population of less than 200. Second, because of state regulations that severely restrict the scope of care nurse-midwives can provide, there are no birth centers in the entire state. That is about to change because FNU alumni Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, DNP, CNM, CPM, plans to open Birth Sanctuary Gainesville later this year. While the uncertainties are … [Read more...]
FNU All-Access Podcast Episode 5: Why the DNP Degree?
Episode 5: Why the DNP Degree? Episode 5 of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) All-Access Podcast takes a close look at Frontier’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Dr. Khara’ Jefferson, FNU’s DNP program director, and DNP clinical faculty Dr. Diana Jolles join the podcast to explain what makes FNU’s DNP program so unique and successful. The DNP is the highest degree for clinical nursing practice. Frontier Nursing University’s DNP program, which began in 2008, focuses on preparing … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Keife Earley is Focused on Helping Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorders
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community who are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Keife Earley, MSN, PMHNP, is co-owner of Earley HealthCare, a concierge … [Read more...]
Be a leader for change with the DNP
Many who enter the healthcare field do so not only wanting to serve others but also to be a leader in improving quality of care as a provider and clinician. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), which is the highest degree for clinical nursing practice, helps prepare for this level of expertise. Simply put, the DNP is designed for registered nurses who want to take their nursing career, leadership skills, and clinical expertise to the next level. “I decided to pursue a doctorate in nursing … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Kimberly Jones-Beatty Seeks Data-Driven Solutions to Maternal Mortality Crisis
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community who are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. It’s one thing to identify a problem. It’s quite another to find a solution. Yet that is what FNU Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Alumni Kimberly … [Read more...]
Dr. Khara’ Jefferson Named Director of Frontier Nursing University’s DNP Program
Frontier Nursing University announced that Khara’ Jefferson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, will be the new Director of the university’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program beginning September 26, 2021. Dr. Jefferson replaces Dr. Jane Houston, DNP, CNM, FACNM, who has served as the DNP Director since 2019. Dr. Jefferson, who is now an assistant professor at Frontier, obtained her DNP from FNU in early 2017 and began teaching quality improvement methodology in FNU’s DNP Program shortly … [Read more...]
Sybilla Myers’ DNP Project Focuses on Overall Wellness During the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold of the country last spring, the protocols -- particularly in the first several months -- were to stay inside. Gyms were closed. Many parks had limited access or no parking available. Finding ways to exercise regularly became a challenge. Additionally, as businesses closed or reduced hours, more and more time was spent at home and, for many, a sedentary lifestyle became the norm. It didn’t take long for the jokes and memes to begin and soon the “COVID-15” … [Read more...]
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