During FNU’s second annual Day of Giving, nurse-midwifery student Ainsley Stone (no relation to FNU President Dr. Susan Stone) issued a $7,500 Day of Giving challenge to inspire others to give back to the university. Ainsley’s challenge that 20 gifts be made to the Annual Fund was met early on in the 24-hour giving event. The Annual Fund (unrestricted dollars) supports the areas of greatest need on campus, including scholarships, opportunities for academic and extracurricular excellence, and the enhancement of campus facilities and resources.
Student Spotlight: Makayla Howard, RN, finds herself at home within the FNU Community
For Frontier Nursing University student Makayla Howard, the decision to enroll at FNU was highly influenced by the compassionate and personable nature of the university’s staff. According to Howard, who is from Ohio, the university’s Culture of Caring was made apparent to her early in the process of enrollment, exemplified by a personal card from an enrollment coordinator that she now has on display in her home.
“It really made me feel that this university was completely different from others in the past that I have applied to or attended,” she said. “That meant a lot to me from the start, and I’ve felt that the entire way from my professors and from all the faculty that I’ve met.”
Student Spotlight: Ify Obi pursuing PMHNP to support expecting mothers in tribal communities
For 15 years, FNU PMHNP student Ifeyinwa “Ify” Obi, RN, MSN, CNM, has provided antepartum, intrapartum, and prenatal care as a nurse-midwife in tribal health, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and rural areas throughout Alaska, the Navajo Nation, and Arizona. Obi is currently practicing in Fort Defiance, Arizona, at Tsehootsooi Medical Center, where the population is predominantly Native American. In serving these underserved populations, Obi has made a tremendous impact in caring for women who typically endure higher rates of maternal complications, infant mortality, and teen births.
Preceptor Spotlight: Precepting is a journey of mutual learning for Michelle Quale, FNP, CNM
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.
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.
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.
FNU’s Professional Organizational Mentoring Program Creates Bond Between Faculty and Students
January is celebrated as National Mentoring Month and serves as a national call to action for uplifting and joining the mentoring movement. In an effort to create stronger interactions and connections between students and faculty, Frontier Nursing University introduced its Professional Organizational Mentoring Program (POMP) in 2018.
POMP matches FNU faculty with nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery students from underrepresented groups to provide support and mentorship. The program allows students to join a professional organization in their field and gives them the opportunity to attend a professional conference with their mentors. Conference registration and professional membership fees are covered for all faculty mentors and student mentees selected.
The Role of Nurse-Midwives and Why It Matters
According to the Centers for Disease Control, in 2021, the maternal mortality rate in the United States was 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, a dramatic increase from rates of 23.8 in 2020 and 20.1 in 2019. Answers to systemic problems are complex and involve multiple components, but data suggests that nurse-midwives could help dramatically to improve the nation’s maternal mortality crisis. In addition to educating and preparing more nurse-midwives, part of the solution is also an increased awareness of exactly what nurse-midwives do. Taking note of the many myths about nurse-midwives, FNU has made it a strategic priority to be a source of information and education about the vital role of nurse-midwives.
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