Editor’s Note: Dr. Jess Calohan, DNP, is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of FNU’s Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. A recent retiree from the United States Army after 20 years of distinguished service, he is a recognized expert in treating combat-related PTSD, presenting nationally and internationally with multiple peer-reviewed publications. He was awarded the prestigious “A” designator by the United States Army Surgeon General in 2013, an honor that is given to … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Faculty’s Published Works of 2020
Frontier Nursing University (FNU), is built up of passionate and forward thinking faculty members who work hard to educate others and improve the quality of health care across the country. Below we are featuring the published work our faculty produced throughout the past year. Thank you to all of you who are helping to make a difference in the lives of others through your writing! FNU Faculty Author Textbook Chapter FNU Associate Professors Dr. Diane John, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Sherman Works with Her Community to Heal Racial Injustice
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumni Rachel Sherman spent last year working as a nurse practitioner in her community, earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and advocating for racial justice in her hometown of Prince George’s County, Md. As a result of her tireless efforts to bring awareness to her community, Sherman was honored with the Rosa Parks Award for Excellence in Community Activism at the District 9 Day of Service Awards this year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The award … [Read more...]
FNU Personnel Elected to Prominent Leadership Roles on AABC Board of Directors
In the summer of 2020, the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) held elections for the AABC Board of Directors. The membership elected the following to serve: President-Elect: Aubre Tompkins, MSN, CNM, Class 54 - Director of midwifery and nurse-midwife at Seasons Midwifery & Birth Center in Thornton, Colorado. Quote from Aubre: “The Midwifery Model of Care and Birth Centers have always been two of my biggest passions. I believe that all birthing people deserve midwifery care … [Read more...]
Dr. Geraldine Young Highlighted Among 25 Outstanding Women by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP is being recognized as a Leading Woman in Higher Education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. This is the 10th consecutive year that Diverse has published this annual special report annually recognizing 25 women and their contributions to higher education. The issue will be published on March 4, 2021, in honor of Women’s History Month. According to a press … [Read more...]
Fall Term Circle of Caring Winners
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to announce the 2020 Fall Term Circle of Caring Award winners: staff member Shelley Rogers and faculty member Dr. Tawny Tseng. The Circle of Caring Award is given each term to recognize faculty and staff who go above and beyond their job duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring every day. Award winners are anonymously nominated by fellow FNU faculty and staff. Nominations are voted upon by a committee based on the … [Read more...]
Featured Preceptor: Gabrielle Morgan Scharp
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 healthcare to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) preceptor Gabrielle Morgan Scharp is being honored as FNU’s Featured Preceptor for the 2020 fall term due to her … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Onidis Lopez: A Lifelong Helper
Onidis Lopez is a Frontier Nursing University (FNU) master of science in nursing (MSN), doctor of nursing practice (DNP) alumna, but she was a midwife long before arriving at FNU for Frontier Bound. Born and raised in South Florida, Lopez grew up in a lower-income community that worked together to build each other up. Lopez’s grandmother was known as the ‘community grandmother.’ She was a voice of reason and a helper; the person called whenever someone needed advice or had a life event. By the … [Read more...]
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