Western Kentucky is one of the many rural areas around the country where a lack of resources prevents residents from receiving proper, full-scope medical care. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate Linda Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is looking to change that. Inspired by FNU’s mission and her own personal calling, Linda is helping bring the first-ever Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic to Madisonville, Ky. in September 2019. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free … [Read more...]
Preceptor Spotlight: Terry Sims, FNP
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 Terry Sims, FNP, was honored as FNU’s “Featured Preceptor” for the 2019 Spring Term. Terry was … [Read more...]
FNU Attends 64th Annual ACNM Meeting
The 64th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting was held May 18-22, 2019 in National Harbor, MD at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center with nearly 2000 attendees from across the country. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had a large presence at the conference, highlighted by a large exhibition booth as well as a table selling items in the Midwifery Market. Many FNU students, graduates, preceptors and faculty stopped by the booth, gave presentations and received … [Read more...]
Former U.S. Surgeon General to Speak at FNU Commencement Ceremony
Versailles, Ky. – Dr. Joycelyn Elders, M.D., will be the keynote speaker at Frontier Nursing University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, September 28 in Lexington, Ky. Dr. Elders became the 15th Surgeon General of the United States when she was appointed to that post by President Clinton in 1993. She also was the first African American, and only the second woman to serve as the U.S. Surgeon General. Born in 1933 in the rural farming community of Schaal, Ark., Elders was the eldest of … [Read more...]
Nine Students Commit to Summer of Service with FNU’s Courier Program
Versailles, Ky. – Nine college students will arrive in Hyden, Ky., on June 11, prepared for a summer of service to the communities and residents of rural eastern Kentucky. Every summer Frontier Nursing University (FNU) gives college students from around the country an opportunity to participate in the Courier Program. In 1928, FNU founder Mary Breckinridge established the Courier Program, recruiting young people to work in the Kentucky Mountains and learn about service to humanity. Couriers … [Read more...]
FNU Attends KCNPNM Conference
Covington, Ky. - Representatives of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) took part in the 31st Annual Kentucky Coalition Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery (KCNPNM) Conference beginning on Wednesday, April 24. Over 50 exhibitors, including several higher education institutes, gathered at the Covington Convention Center to connect with guests. The two-day exhibition window of the conference brought approximately 600 attendees. The FNU booth received many interested visitors, several of which … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Jason Hone
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of faculty, students, alumni 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 health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Jason Hone, BSN, RN is answering the call to advocate for future patients, influencing the reform of a major healthcare … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Inaugural Alumni Cruise
Alumni, faculty and guests of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) embarked for a four-night adventure on the high seas March 24th, 2019. Aboard the Carnival Liberty, more than 150 cruisers headed for the Bahamas, docking in Nassau and Freeport. The trip began in Port Canaveral, FL where the group checked in, received FNU swag and had a time of meet-and-greet, allowing alumni and faculty to mingle and introduce their guests to one another. Along with the sunshine and relaxation, attendees … [Read more...]
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