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.”
Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Audra Cave as Department Chair of Family Nursing
Frontier Nursing University has announced Audra Cave, DNP, FNP-BC, as Department Chair for Family Nursing. Dr. Cave has served as the Interim Department Chair since November after the passing of former Department Chair Dr. Lisa Chappell. Dr. Cave previously served as FNU’s Clinical Director for the Department of Family Nursing (2022-2023) and initially joined FNU as a Regional Clinical Faculty in 2011. She also serves as a family nurse practitioner in a Federally Qualified Health Center practice in Spindale, North Carolina.
FNU Associate Professor Jana Esden and family help pack 250,000 meals on MLK Day of Service
FNU Associate Professor Jana Esden, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, and her children participated in the U.S. Hunger Event MLK Day of Service – Million Meal Pack. They spent two hours packing meals with several other volunteers. As a group, they packed over 250,000 meals during the two-hour shift.
Commencement, Alumni & Family Event, President’s Gala, and the FNU Day of Giving Highlight a Busy Fall at Frontier
The recent issue of the FNU Quarterly Bulletin is jam-packed with coverage of FNU’s event-filled Fall, which was one of the busiest in recent memory. It all began in September with Commencement, our largest annual event once again held at the historic Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
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