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...]
FNU Grads Revolutionizing Maternity Care through Strong Start Initiative
A strong network of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) students, graduates and preceptors are spearheading a maternity revolution in the United States through their work at birth centers. Birth centers (BCs) are health care facilities for childbirth where care is provided in the midwifery and wellness model. BCs are not hospitals, but rather freestanding entities integrated into the health care system and guided by principles of prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention … [Read more...]
Board Member Spotlight: Peter Schwartz, MD
One of two obstetricians on the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Board, Peter Schwartz, MD brings a unique perspective to Frontier. Peter has assisted in over 4,000 births, but believes that the future of excellence in women’s health care requires more reliance on nurse-midwives. FNU has a reputation for promoting cohesive interactions between nurse-midwives and physicians, and Peter supports that goal with his decisions on the Board. “The future of obstetrics and gynecology dictates the … [Read more...]
Give a Gift from the Heart: Become a Preceptor at FNU
Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) unique distance education model allows its students to complete required experiences in clinical sites in their own communities. Clinical preceptors make this model possible by serving as teachers, role models and mentors to our students across the country. Preceptors truly give meaningful gifts: their time, expertise and unwavering care. The FNU community is incredibly grateful for the thousands of preceptors who have guided its students. With that … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Beth Sheeran, RN
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Beth Sheeran, RN is a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) who is making waves both domestically and globally. Beth, who is in Family Nurse Practitioner (Class 166), is improving sexual assault care in her community while helping develop content for an open access online curriculum for international nursing students. Beth practices in Spokane, Wash., in an emergency room setting where she cares for an urban population. She is cross-trained in domestic … [Read more...]
Staff Spotlight: Jamie Wheeler, MA
A key piece of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate online nursing specialty programs is securing a preceptor and clinical site. Clinical Site Facilitator Jamie Wheeler, MA, spends her days connecting students with the preceptors and clinicals that best suit their unique needs. Because the preceptor and clinical search can be very challenging and stressful for students, Jamie’s role allows her to focus on one student at a time. She provides them with tools and resources to navigate … [Read more...]
Circle of Caring Award Winners Announced for 2018 Fall Term
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to announce winners of the 2018 Fall Term Circle of Caring Award. Congratulations to Rainie Boggs as the staff recipient and Jana Esden as the faculty recipient! This award is a recognition for Frontier faculty and staff who go above and beyond everyday duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring. Nominations for this award were submitted anonymously by faculty and staff. A committee then voted on each nomination based on … [Read more...]
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