Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has been educating students in the field of nurse-midwifery for nearly 80 years. FNU president and certified nurse-midwife Susan Stone will have the opportunity to share FNU’s vision and present on the topic of nurse-midwifery this May as a keynote speaker for the 2018 Virtual International Day of the Midwife. In its tenth year, the Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) is an annual online conference which celebrates the International Day of the … [Read more...]
Why the DNP? Four Reasons to Consider the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is a top-tier nursing institution dedicated to providing an outstanding education. Ten years ago, FNU raised the bar by offering an advanced degree: the Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, CPC, FACNM, Interim Dean and Program Director of Post Master’s DNP at FNU answers common questions potential students ask about the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and why they should consider it. Dr. Slager became a Certified … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University to attend March for Moms in 2018
The week before Mother’s Day, moms and advocates for moms will come together at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. at the second annual March for Moms rally. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will be in Washington, D.C. again this year as a proud sponsor of the event. Below, we answer some important questions you might have about the rally and why FNU is joining thousands of other healthcare providers, women and advocates in our nation's capital on May 6th. What is the March for Moms and … [Read more...]
The Gift of Precepting – Susan Clapp, CNM
In the life of Susan Clapp, CNM, precepting is a gift that is both given and received. Susan was working in Labor & Delivery after receiving her LPN in 1992. At the time, one of her instructors who was a nurse-midwife got Susan very interested in the profession, but life took over. Between a husband and two babies, Susan’s dream of being a midwife sat in the wings until another midwife started working on her floor. Susan enrolled in Frontier Nursing University (FNU) in Class 81 and … [Read more...]
How To Become A Nurse-Midwife
Interested in becoming a certified nurse-midwife but aren’t sure where to start? Fortunately, beginning your career as a - certified nurse-midwife is easy and effective with a master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University! But what exactly do you learn on the journey to becoming a nurse-midwife and how do you know if it’s the right path for you? Learn more about the steps you can take to become a nurse-midwife and the programs we offer below. What Is A Nurse-Midwife? First and … [Read more...]
Courier Spotlight: Wendy Parker-Wood
When Wendy Parker-Wood’s family visited the Big House at the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) grounds, Wendy knew it was a place she wanted to be. The then 12-year-old Wendy was fascinated by the stories her mother told of volunteering as a Christmas secretary at FNS in the 1930s, and she felt a strong connection to the work the Couriers did there. In her senior year of high school in 1966, Wendy traveled to Wendover to participate in the Courier Program. She rode horses, grocery shopped for … [Read more...]
Featured Preceptor: Jana Sund, CNM
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) preceptor Jana Sund, CNM, from Kalispell Regional Health Care, Kalispell, MT, was honored as FNU’s “Featured Preceptor” for the winter term. Jana was nominated by recent nurse-midwifery graduate, Debbie Miller. With a genuine interest in molding new and future CNMs, Jana constantly gives of herself as a teacher, mother, and women’s care provider. In her position at FamilyBorn Maternity and Women's Health, she takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to … [Read more...]
FNU to host 8th Annual Diversity Impact Student Conference
If you want to make a difference in providing care to rural and underserved communities, consider this your personal invitation. On June 7-10, 2018, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold the 8th annual Diversity Impact Student Conference, a one-of-a-kind experience designed to “Promote Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education.” When: June 7-10, 2018 Who: If you are currently a FNU student or FNU Alumnus, this event is FREE … [Read more...]
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