It is our pleasure to announce the faculty and staff winners of the Winter term 2019 Circle of Caring Award! We were very pleased with the number of nominations we received, and want to acknowledge everyone who was nominated. Congratulations to Kathryn Schrag as the faculty recipient and Miranda Napier as the staff 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. … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Announces 2019 Commencement Ceremony Plans
Versailles, Ky. – Today, Frontier Nursing University announced plans for the 2019 commencement ceremonies, which will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, in the Bluegrass Ballroom of the Lexington Center in Lexington, Ky. FNU’s commencement ceremony honors the nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who have completed the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, Master in Science of Nursing degree, or Post-Graduate Certificate. In 2018, more than 1,600 people attended the commencement … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Maria Mayzel
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Maria Mayzel, MSN (Class 87), uses her master’s degree in nurse-midwifery to bring excellent care to underserved populations in her community. Maria is a nurse-midwife at Bay Area Midwifery Center, which gives her the opportunity to serve in both a hospital setting and a birth center for patients looking for an out of hospital (OOH) option. Her situation is unique because she works with two very different underserved populations. First, 25%-35% of … [Read more...]
FNU Announces Winner of “Gift from the Heart” Preceptor Instagram Contest
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. To celebrate our many wonderful preceptors, FNU hosted an Instagram competition in February called “Precepting: A Gift from the Heart.” Students uploaded pictures of their preceptors with captions that … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates National Public Health Week
This week is National Public Health Week (NPHW), a time where communities and organizations around the country focus on improving the health of the United States. Each day of this week has a theme to help raise awareness and bring about change in healthcare issues, with the goal of making the U.S. the healthiest nation in a generation. Click each link to learn more about the issues at hand. Monday: Healthy Communities Tuesday: Violence Prevention Wednesday: Rural … [Read more...]
FNU Students and Graduates Showcased at National and International IHI Events
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) seeks to empower its students and graduates to make positive changes in the healthcare field. One of the many ways students do this is through participation in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). To successfully complete Frontier’s DNP program, all students must complete a quality improvement project utilizing the IHI. In December 2018, fifteen students and five faculty attended the IHI National Forum in Orlando, Florida to showcase their … [Read more...]
Courier Spotlight: Chris Tamis
Chris Tamis served as a Courier for Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) in 1991. After diving into the rich history of FNS, Chris was excited to be a part of Mary Breckinridge’s legacy of providing assistance in rural healthcare organizations. He signed up for home health and teamed up with a local home health aid for their daily rounds. Chris and the aid drove around Appalachia, visiting patients, delivering medications and food and providing health services. Chris volunteered the rest of his time … [Read more...]
Board Member Spotlight: Kitty Ernst
If you know anything about Frontier Nursing University (FNU), you’ve likely heard of Kitty Ernst, FACNM, BS Ed, MPH, DSc (hon)! Kitty has been a part of the FNU community since she first began her career as a midwife in 1951 with the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS). Now, as a member of FNU’s Board of Directors, Kitty’s work is focused on educating more midwives so that all women can have access to safe healthcare. Ernst chose to work for FNS because she was inspired by the work of founder … [Read more...]
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