Since stepping into her role as president of Frontier Nursing University last year, Dr. Brooke A. Flinders has prioritized connecting with the FNU community. In 2025, she kicked off a Presidential Tour in the southeast region of the United States and plans to travel across the country throughout the year to meet with FNU graduates who are transforming healthcare in their communities. Each stop offers an opportunity to witness firsthand the meaningful impact of our alumni in a variety of clinical settings.
Graduate Spotlight: Brandi Milton, NP-C, finds joy in holistic care with PMHNP
FNU graduate Brandi Milton, NP-C, has always been drawn to helping others. Inspired by her grandmother who was a nurse, she knew from a young age that she wanted to work in healthcare. Today, that passion has led her to establish her own wellness practice: Conqr Aesthetics & Wellness in Atlanta.
A Century of Stories: Maggie Wilk, DNP (Class 49), PMHNP-BC (Class 188)
Maggie Wilk is a two-time graduate of FNU, obtaining both her DNP and PMHNP-BC. She is a U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps officer stationed at Perry Point (Md.) VA Medical Center working as a PMHNP. Wilk has earned much recognition, including being named an American Psychiatric Nurses Association 2022 Board of Directors Student Scholar and receiving the 2021 NIH Director’s Award. Wilk works in a fast-paced outpatient setting providing much-needed mental health care.
Graduate Spotlight: Lauren Brannon, NP, FNP-C, champions accessible, affirming community care
FNU graduate Lauren Brannon has dedicated her career to championing accessible, affirming healthcare for underserved communities, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community. Brannon obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty from FNU. Brannon practices at Atrium Health Primary Care Northcross Family Medicine in Huntersville, North Carolina. Patients seek her out due to her expertise in gender-affirming care.
Jake Mearse: Navy Veteran Navigates a Unique Role as a Male Nurse-Midwife
Military personnel are known for their discipline, preparation, and commitment to service. As a former Naval Officer, Frontier Nursing University graduate Jake Mearse, CNM (Class 137), PMHNP, DNP, continues to display those same traits as he breaks down barriers in service to those in his community.
A Century of Stories: Janice Macopson, FNP-C, DNP
Dr. Janice Macopson, FNP-C, DNP, has devoted her entire adult life to nursing. She retired in June 2024, ending her 49-year career. Since then, she has been quite busy exploring and enjoying the art world. She recently served as a presenter at the August Wilson Society’s Biennial Colloquium, held April 2-5, 2025, at the University of Pittsburgh.
Shane Hagen: In Service to Country and Community
Shane Hagen, DNP (Class 36), is an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC), and Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. He also owns Valor Wellness and Aesthetics in Overland Park, Kansas. He recently took the time to answer our questions about his unique and impactful life in service to others.
Frontier’s CNM and WHNP programs prepare students for clinical practice in real-world settings
When students at Frontier Nursing University prepare to begin their clinical rotations in their home communities as part of their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Post-Graduate Certificate (PGC) programs, they do so with added confidence, thanks to FNU’s skills-intensive Clinical Bound.
Clinical Bound, an immersive training, allows students to bridge the gap between didactic learning (online coursework) and hands-on clinical practice through simulations on FNU’s campus. The goal is to provide a safe environment where students can refine their skills, make mistakes, and correct them before working with real patients.
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