Episode 1: Get to know FNU and President Dr. Susan Stone Welcome to the Frontier Nursing University All-Access Podcast! This podcast provides a closer look at Frontier Nursing University through lively and entertaining discussions with a wide variety of guests and topics. As many of you already know, Frontier Nursing University was founded in 1939 and, more than 80 years later, stands as a leader in nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery education. The mission of FNU is to provide … [Read more...]
PBS Documentary Explores the Founding of Frontier Nursing Service
A PBS documentary exploring the founding of Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) will premiere Monday, Oct. 11, at 9 p.m. EST on Kentucky Educational Television (KET) and Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. EST on KET2. Angels on Horseback: Midwives in the Mountains, is narrated by Ashley Judd and will detail the legacy midwives from FNS created in rural Kentucky, providing exceptional care for women and children. Since the foundation of the hospital in 1927, hundreds of thousands of children have been … [Read more...]
FNU virtual event to focus on antiracism, quality improvement and substance use disorders
National Midwifery Week is the first week of October, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting its annual virtual event dedicated to nurse-midwifery on October 4-7. FNU's Empower 2021: Creating a Culture of Caring event will mark the seventh year of a program filled with impactful sessions, motivating speakers and a complimentary continuing education opportunity. National Midwifery Week was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) to celebrate and … [Read more...]
Frances Elizabeth Kramer Establishes Scholarship for FNU Students
Frances Elizabeth Kramer, who passed away on January 11, 2021, has left a gift that will benefit future Frontier Nursing University (FNU) students for decades to come. Kramer left a $50,000 bequest to the university to establish the Frances Elizabeth Kramer Scholarship. “We are honored to establish the Frances Elizabeth Kramer Scholarship at Frontier Nursing University,” said FNU Chief Advancement Officer Angela Bailey, MA, CFRE. “As a member of the FNU Leadership Council, she helped guide … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Kari Reimann Becomes First Nurse-Midwife in Area Providing Care for Planned Hospital Births with 24/7 CNM Coverage
Since she was young, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumnus Kari Reimann, CNM, has always been fascinated with the science of conception, pregnancy, and birth. Now, she is using that passion to fill a significant need in the St. Louis, Mo., birthing community. While the area has many options for home births and birth center births with a certified nurse-midwife (CNM), few options are available for women seeking an in-hospital delivery with a CNM. Reimann is looking to change that, as the … [Read more...]
Frontier Announces Spring 2021 Circle of Caring Winners
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is excited to share this spring’s Circle of Caring winners. The University’s Circle of Caring Award recognizes FNU faculty and staff members who go above and beyond in upholding our mission and contributing to our Culture of Caring. Nominations for this award are considered based on the following Culture of Caring characteristics: professionalism, mutual support, respect, positive communication and inclusivity. This term’s faculty winner is FNU instructor … [Read more...]
Frontier Faculty and Staff Recognized At 2021 ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had the opportunity to attend the 66th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held virtually from Sunday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021. FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards during this year’s ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their excellent work as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards, Honors and ACNM … [Read more...]
FNU Alumni Spotlight: Mychal Pilia
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Alumni, Mychal Pilia, CNM, first became familiar with midwifery when her sister decided to have a home birth. “Of course, when I heard, I responded with all of the typical things midwives hear like that’s not going to be as safe, and what if something goes wrong?” Pilia laughs. “Then, through her pregnancy and delivery, I learned about midwives and the kind of care that they offer, and I quickly changed my perspective.” Although Pilia’s sister’s first … [Read more...]
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