Despite juggling a myriad of responsibilities to address the healthcare needs of her local community, Michelle Quale, FNP, CNM, dedicates time to passionately mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals through precepting. This includes guiding several Frontier Nursing University students throughout the years.
83 FNU Students Inducted as Sigma Theta Tau Members
Sigma members include clinical nurses and administrators, academic nurse educators and researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and others working to fulfill the organization’s vision of connected, empowered nurse leaders transforming global healthcare. The mission of Sigma is “Developing nurse leaders anywhere to improve healthcare everywhere.”
Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
“Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it takes more than one university to make it happen,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone. “Nonetheless, Frontier has long been committed to being a leader for change. We have prioritized increasing the diversity of our student population. Our enrollment of students of color has grown from 9 percent in 2010 to over 30 percent today. We have a three-person Diversity and Inclusion Office, a Board of Directors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, faculty and staff DEI Fellowship programs, student interest groups, and many other DEI-focused initiatives. All of these are ongoing – we have not reached the finish line. Like the rest of the world, we are a work in progress, and progress is indeed being made at Frontier Nursing University.”
FNU Courier Program Public Health Internship accepting applications
FNU’s Courier Program Public Health Internship is a seven-week rural and public health service-learning program, returning this summer from June 10-August 2, 2024. It has a rich and adventuresome history that targets college undergraduate students with an interest in public health, healthcare, or a related field. The application deadline is April 12, 2024.
Alumni Spotlight: Triana Boggs on serving the underserved
The first step in solving a problem is understanding what the problem is. As Triana Boggs, APRN, CNM (Class 186), opened Motherland Birthing and Wellness LLC last year, she did so with first-hand knowledge of how it can help address the community’s needs. The middle of three children, Boggs was raised by a single mother. With limited resources available, the family relied on government assistance for everything from housing to food to healthcare. Her passion for community service and engagement stems from her own childhood experiences of being a child in need.
Celebrating Nurses and Black Grand Midwives this Black History Month
February is Black History Month. During Black History Month we celebrate achievements by African Americans and take the time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. In addition to honoring notable Black Grand Midwives and early nurse practitioners here on our blog, we will be recognizing them on our social media channels throughout the month.
FNU Receives Academic Healthy Work Environment Award From Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) has announced the clinical and academic honorees for the 2024 Healthy Work Environment Award. Frontier Nursing University was named the academic honoree. The application was researched and prepared by FNU associate professor Dr. Charlotte Swint, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, CNE. The Healthy Work Environment Award honorees will be recognized during Sigma’s Creating Healthy Work Environments event, which will be held March 8-10 in Washington, DC. The representatives of each honoree will present plenary sessions on Saturday, March 9. FNU Dean of Nursing Dr. Joan Slager, DNP, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, will present A Culture of Caring: Frontier Nursing University. FNU’s Culture of Caring model includes elements of professionalism, inclusivity, respect, positive communication, and mutual support to promote a healthy work environment.
Dr. Lisa Chappell posthumously recognized as Fall Faculty Circle of Caring Winner
FNU Associate Professor and Department Chair for the Department of Family Nursing, Dr. Lisa Chappell, Ph.D., FNP-BC, CRNP, was posthumously recognized as the Fall Faculty Circle of Caring Winner. Her nomination was a testament to Dr. Chappell’s legacy at Frontier Nursing University: “In my eyes, Lisa Chappell exhibited every aspect of the culture of caring on a daily basis. She WAS the culture of caring. I think it would be very fitting to honor her with one final culture of caring award.”