In memory of our dear friend, Jan Weingrad Smith, Ph.D., CNM, MPH, Frontier Nursing University in collaboration with Jan's daughter, sister and father are creating a scholarship to be awarded to a student who embodies Jan's love of learning, concern for others, and commitment to midwifery and education. Jan was a Frontier faculty member from 2015 until her untimely passing in May 2021. Jan served the FNU community as Regional Clinical Faculty for Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Celebrates Faculty Accomplishments (April – June 2021)
Each year Frontier Nursing University (FNU) faculty leaves a lasting impact in the health care community. This blog highlights the research, presentations, and acknowledgments created and earned by faculty members between April and June of this year. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, Associate Professor Dr. Alexander Delpech is completing a two-year appointment on the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) inaugural Diversity Committee. She is a … [Read more...]
Frontier Faculty and Staff Recognized At 2021 ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had the opportunity to attend the 66th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held virtually from Sunday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021. FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards during this year’s ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their excellent work as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards, Honors and ACNM … [Read more...]
FNU Announces The Winter Term Circle of Caring Award Winners
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce our faculty and staff winners of the Winter term 2021 Circle of Caring Award! This year’s faculty winner is Jan Engstrom, and for the first time, there are two staff winners this quarter, Susan Morgan & Katie Moses, who are both admissions officers. The Circle of Caring Award is given to recognize FNU faculty and staff members who go above and beyond in upholding our mission and contributing to our Culture of … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Rachel Featherstone- Filling the Gap of Post-Birth Care
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Student Rachel Featherstone, WHNP-BC, MSN, PMH-C, has spent their career finding problems in the world around them and looking for ways to meet those needs. Originally a member of the United States Army, Featherstone began to think about switching their career path after having a challenging birthing experience within an Army hospital. “I felt disrespected by a lot of the hospital staff and had a very emotionally draining delivery,” Featherstone said. “I … [Read more...]
Featured Preceptor: Tami Osborne, A Heart for Her Home Community
This quarter’s Frontier Nursing University featured preceptor, Tami Osborne, PMHNP, was nominated by student Leslie Duff, for her dedication and compassion for the people of Eastern Kentucky. Here is what Duff had to say about her experience studying under Osborne: “I was honored to spend several hundred hours working under Tami's leadership. She has a true passion for improving the stigma of psychiatric mental health that runs deep in Eastern Kentucky. The biggest way she does this is … [Read more...]
Congratulations to 2021’s ACNM Election Winners!
The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACMN) recently announced the winners of this year’s election. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) faculty and staff are excited to celebrate the three community members who will be serving with ACNM. Here are the FNU faculty members who have been elected into leadership positions with ACNM: President-Elect of the ACNM Board of Directors: Heather Clarke, DNP, CNM, LM, APRN, FACNM Dr. Heather Clarke is an assistant professor at Frontier … [Read more...]
FNU Associate Professor Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale and her daughter Dr. Jennifer Stone Make Florida History
In October, FNU Associate Professor Vicky Stone-Gale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, and her daughter Jennifer Stone, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC became the first APRNs licensed as autonomous advanced practice registered nurses in the state of Florida. They received the good news after a house bill permitting select APRNs to practice in primary care was signed into law by the Florida governor earlier this year. The Autonomous Nurse Practitioner practices in primary care settings permitting the APRN to be … [Read more...]
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