Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Tracey Wiese, DNP, FNP, PMHNP is representing our mission of caring for vulnerable and rural populations in the far reaches of our country: Alaska. Tracey 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 Trauma-informed primary care: Promoting change among patients with early life adversity draws from her experience working in child abuse … [Read more...]
DNP Graduates’ Work Published in New Edition of Textbook
Alumni of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) are contributing to the future of healthcare by sharing their research to educate present and future students. Several FNU alumni have authored research chapters in a text for nursing students. The Fifth Edition of Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research will feature a staggering 12 FNU representatives. These include 9 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates, 4 faculty or former faculty members, and a … [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...]
Student Spotlight: IHI StoryBoards
As the year of 2017 came to a close, 19 Frontier Nursing University (FNU) students were busy crafting documents called “storyboards.” Each student worked meticulously to identify an area of healthcare that could use quality improvement, test improvement methods, gather data, and share a clear study of their results compiled into a one-page storyboard. The Frontier students presented their storyboards to a group of interprofessional faculty in December at the 2017 The Institute for Healthcare … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates Recent Jonas Scholar Graduates
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce four Post-Master’s DNP students as Jonas Scholars for the 2016-2018 Cohort. FNU first forged a partnership with the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare in 2015, with the goal to identify and invest in high-potential doctoral nursing Scholars. The Scholars program supports educational development of new nursing faculty and stimulates models for joint faculty appointments between schools of nursing and clinical affiliates. The … [Read more...]
FNU’s 2017 Year in Review
It’s hard to believe 2017 is almost in the books! It was an exciting year for the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) community. Take a look at some of our highlights below and be sure to watch our "2017 FNU Year in Review" video at the bottom of the post: Technology and Innovation FNU Launches New Innovation Center Take the Classroom Anywhere with the Frontier Digital Depot Celebrating 10 Years of Bridging into the Future FNU Launches New Website Diversity and Inclusion Frontier Nursing … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Polcher, DNP, APRN, NPC
Kelly Polcher began searching online in 2009 for a Family Nurse Practitioner program to advance her nursing career. Although there is an FNP program at a local university, Kelly was impressed with Frontier Nursing University (FNU), especially since those she spoke with highly praised FNU’s programs. She also enjoyed the warm reception she received when talking with Frontier employees about applying for the program. Kelly wasn’t alone; she and a friend in her community were both accepted into … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Karline Wilson-Mitchell RN, RM, CNM, MSN
FNU student Karline Wilson-Mitchell was selected as the ACNM Foundation's Carrington-Hsia-Nieves Doctoral Scholarship for Midwives of Color. Karline is currently enrolled in FNU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Q - Why did you decide to pursue your Doctor of Nursing Practice degree? A - Doctoral education was important for me to strengthen research, health policy, teaching and leadership skills. As a maternity care provider who is very much concerned about social justice issues and … [Read more...]
