At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Crystal Iddings, CNM, aspires to earn the highest degree in her field: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). … [Read more...]
Dr. Catherine Collins-Fulea Selected as American Academy of Nursing Fellow
The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced that Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Assistant Professor Catherine Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM, FACNM, has been selected to be inducted into the 2022 Class of Fellows. Dr. Collins-Fulea is one of 250 distinguished nursing leaders selected by the Academy who will be formally inducted into the 2022 Class of Fellows during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, October 27-29 in Washington, D.C. After completing her basic nursing and … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Denise Devonshire to bring much-needed midwifery care to her community
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Denise Devonshire, MNS-Ed, is working to provide education on pregnancy, labor and delivery in her … [Read more...]
Personal Tragedy Inspires Holly Howell’s Commitment to Serve
Even as a child, FNU alumni Holly Howell, MSN, CNM, knew she wanted to be a nurse. It was a not-so-subtle nudge that pushed her in the right direction. “At a very young age, I have a very vivid memory of my aunt, heavily pregnant, asking me to feel her belly, and the baby made a really large movement,” Howell said. “In my head, it’s still the largest movement I’ve ever felt from a baby. I was fascinated and intrigued by it. From then on, I knew that I wanted to work in the maternal-child … [Read more...]
Boston Midwife Prepares to Open Alabama’s First Birth Center
To the casual observer, opening Birth Sanctuary Gainesville might not make a lot of sense. First, Gainesville is a rural town in Alabama with a population of less than 200. Second, because of state regulations that severely restrict the scope of care nurse-midwives can provide, there are no birth centers in the entire state. That is about to change because FNU alumni Dr. Stephanie Mitchell, DNP, CNM, CPM, plans to open Birth Sanctuary Gainesville later this year. While the uncertainties are … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Community Members Recognized at 2022 ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and preceptors of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had the opportunity to attend the 67th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting and Exhibition from May 21 to May 25. ACNM was back in person for the first time in two years with a virtual option. FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU community members who presented or were recognized and received awards during this year’s ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Eileen Thrower as Department Chair for the Department of Midwifery and Women’s Health
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has announced Eileen Thrower, Ph.D., CNM, as the Department Chair for the Department of Midwifery and Women’s Health. Dr. Thrower, who joined the faculty at FNU as an assistant professor in 2016, has been serving in the role of Interim Department Chair since September of 2021. Prior to serving as the Interim Department Chair, Dr. Thrower held the position of Clinical Director for the department. “I am grateful for Dr. Thrower's commitment to Frontier, her … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates the Life of Kitty Ernst and Encourages Donations to Scholarship in Her Name
Kitty Ernst was a mentor, visionary, taskmaster, cheerleader, and dear friend to Frontier Nursing University (FNU). As we mourn the loss of this wonderful woman, educator, and pioneer for nurse-midwifery, we reflect on her life and the legacy that she leaves behind. Kitty planted the seeds for community-based midwifery and led the development and implementation of FNU’s Community-based Nurse-midwifery Education Program (CNEP) program. To honor Kitty's incredible impact on Frontier, we worked … [Read more...]
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