Calendar of Events
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Frontier Bound #4 – Winter Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 214
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to be a successful Frontier student after returning home. Winter 2025 term begins January 6, 2025.
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Frontier Bound #5 – Winter Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 214
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to be a successful Frontier student after returning home. Winter 2025 term begins January 6, 2025.
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Frontier Bound #6 – Winter Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 214
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to be a successful Frontier student after returning home. Winter 2025 term begins January 6, 2025.
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FeaturedSpring Term 2025 Application Deadline
Spring Term 2025 FNU accepts applicants on a rolling admission process versus a standard admission process. Applicants can learn the status of their application within four to five weeks after […]
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Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Nurse-Midwifery program or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's FNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Post-Master’s DNP LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Post-Master's DNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Frontier Bound #1 – Spring Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, WHNP) Class 215
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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Presidential Tour Southeast – Atlanta Reception
You are invited to an FNU Community Meet and Mingle at Mary Mac's Tea Room in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 5-8 pm. Join us at this […]
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Presidential Tour Southeast – Coffee with Dr. Flinders
We are delighted to invite you to our first coffee with Dr. Flinders on the Presidential Tour, happening Tuesday, February 18, at 8 a.m. at the Refuge Coffee Shop Midtown. […]
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Frontier Bound #2 – Spring Term 2025, DNP Class 58
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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Presidential Tour Southeast – Charlotte Event
Join Frontier Nursing University for an unforgettable evening in Charlotte, NC, with Dr. Brooke Flinders! We’ll begin at the elegant Mint Museum Uptown, where you’ll experience a vibrant blend of […]
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Frontier Bound #3 – Spring Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, PMHNP) Class 215
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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Frontier Bound #4 – Spring Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 215
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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Frontier Bound #5 – Spring Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 215
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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Frontier Bound #6 – Spring Term 2025, MSN & PGC (CNM, FNP, PMHNP) Class 215
Students begin their journey with an orientation to Frontier Nursing University. Time is spent learning skills needed for distance education, making lifelong friends, reviewing courses, asking questions, and planning to […]
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FeaturedSummer Term 2025 Application Deadline
Summer Term 2025 FNU accepts applicants on a rolling admission process versus a standard admission process. Applicants can learn the status of their application within four to five weeks after […]
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Presidential Tour South – Florida
We hope to see you on our Presidential Tour! Dr. Brooke Flinders will be visiting regions across the U.S. in 2025 to meet with the Frontier Community. View Presidential Tour […]
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Presidential Tour South – Miami Community Meet and Mingle
Join Frontier Nursing University for an unforgettable evening at The Doral Yard in Doral, FL, with Dr. Brooke Flinders! We are so excited to be gathering in The Hub at […]
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Presidential Tour South – Tampa Walk
Join us for a walk with Dr. Flinders on the Presidential Tour, happening Wednesday, April 16, at 12:00 p.m., at Tampa Riverwalk. This will be a wonderful time to get […]
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Presidential Tour South – Tampa Community Meet and Mingle
We are delighted to invite you to an FNU Community Meet and Mingle at Armature Works Rooftop 220 in Tampa, FL on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 6-8:30 p.m., Tampa's […]
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Frontier Alumni and Friends Cruise
Join Frontier Nursing University community members for our 2025 Alumni and Friends Cruise! It’s time for relaxation, connection, and continuing education on the seas. Who: Frontier Nursing Alumni & Friends […]
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International Day of the Midwife
Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) is a 24-hour FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE for midwives and anyone interested in childbirth.
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Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Nurse-Midwifery program or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Post-Master’s DNP LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Post-Master's DNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's FNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Zoom Link Register
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Alumni Coffee Chat – Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Patients: Gender-Affirming Care in Primary Practice
Alumni Coffee Chat "Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Patients: Gender-Affirming Care in Primary Practice" with Lauren Brannon, FNP-BC We have heard from so many of our alumni that an area they'd […]
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FNU Community Meet and Mingle – AANP San Diego
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CAWe are delighted to invite you to an FNU Community Meet and Mingle at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (right across the street from the San Diego Convention Center) […]
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Presidential Tour Northwest – California, Oregon & Washington
We hope to see you on our Presidential Tour! Dr. Brooke Flinders will be visiting regions across the U.S. in 2025 to meet with the Frontier Community. View Presidential Tour […]
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Walk with Dr. Flinders – Goldengate Park
We are delighted to invite you to our San Francisco, CA, Walk with Dr. Flinders on the Presidential Tour, happening Monday, June 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the Goldengate […]
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Community Meet and Mingle at Spark Social Food Truck Park
Join us for an evening with the Frontier Nursing University community at Spark Social SF in San Francisco! Connect with fellow alumni, students, staff and faculty on Monday, June 23, […]
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FeaturedFall Term 2025 Application Deadline
Fall Term 2025 FNU accepts applicants on a rolling admission process versus a standard admission process. Applicants can learn the status of their application within four to five weeks after […]
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Community Meet and Mingle at ClarkLewis Restaurant
Calling all Frontier Nursing University alumni, students, staff, faculty and preceptors in the Portland area! Join us for a special Meet & Mingle at ClarkLewis Restaurant on Wednesday, June 25, […]
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Community Meet and Mingle at Citizen Collective Campfire
Join us on Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m. for a Seattle Meet & Mingle at Citizen Collective Campfire! Enjoy a cozy evening of reconnecting, lawn games, and great conversation. […]
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Diversity Impact Conference
Join us for our 15th annual healthcare workforce conference! This conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of achieving health equity and reducing […]
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Nurse-Midwifery/Women’s Health LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Nurse-Midwifery program or Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register
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Post-Master’s DNP LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Post-Master's DNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register
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Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register
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Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's FNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register
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Presidential Tour Northeast – New York and Pennsylvania
We hope to see you on our Presidential Tour! Dr. Brooke Flinders will be visiting regions across the U.S. in 2025 to meet with the Frontier Community. View Presidential Tour […]
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Preceptor Celebration Week
Preceptors play a key role in advanced practice nursing education. Each year, during the second week of August, Frontier Nursing University recognizes the important role of preceptors with a virtual […]
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Community Meet and Mingle – Philadelphia
White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCalling all Frontier Nursing University alumni, students, staff, faculty and preceptors in the Philly area! Join us for a special Meet & Mingle at White Dog Cafe in University Heights […]
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Community Meet and Mingle – New York City
LouLou 176 8th Ave, New York, NY, United StatesCalling all Frontier Nursing University alumni, students, staff, faculty and preceptors in the NYC area! Join us for a special evening with Frontier Nursing University at LouLou in New York […]
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Kentucky Symposium for Maternal and Infant Outcomes
Appalachian Wireless Arena 126 Main St, Pikeville, Pikeville, United StatesThe Kentucky Perinatal Quality Collaborative (KyPQC) and the Kentucky Maternal Morbidity and Mortality (KyMMM) Task Force, in partnership with Kentucky AWHONN, ACOG, and Frontier Nursing University, are proud to host […]
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FeaturedWinter Term 2026 Application Deadline
Winter Term 2026 FNU accepts applicants on a rolling admission process versus a standard admission process. Applicants can learn the status of their application within four to five weeks after […]
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Hall of Fame and Annual Service Awards
The FNU Alumni Hall of Fame celebrates and recognizes the incredible individuals whose contributions have influenced and formed the past, present, and future success of the university. We will be […]
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Carrie Belin is an experienced board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a graduate of the Johns Hopkins DNP program, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Georgetown University School of Nursing, and Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. She has also completed fellowships at Georgetown and the University of California Irvine.
Angie has been a full-scope midwife since 2009. She has experience in various birth settings including home, hospital, and birth centers. She is committed to integrating the midwifery model of care in the US. She completed her master’s degree in nurse-midwifery at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) and her Doctorate at Johns Hopkins University. She currently serves as the midwifery clinical faculty at FNU. Angie is motivated by the desire to improve the quality of healthcare and has led quality improvement projects on skin-to-skin implementation, labor induction, and improving transfer of care practices between hospital and community midwives. In 2017, she created a short film on skin-to-skin called 










Justin C. Daily, BSN, RN, has ten years of experience in nursing. At the start of his nursing career, Justin worked as a floor nurse on the oncology floor at St. Francis. He then spent two years as the Director of Nursing in a small rural Kansas hospital before returning to St. Francis and the oncology unit. He has been in his current position as the Chemo Nurse Educator for the past four years. He earned an Associate in Nurse from Hutchinson Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bethel College.
Brandy Jackson serves as the Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs and Assistant Educator at Wichita State University and Co-Director of Access in Nursing. Brandy is a seasoned educator with over 15 years of experience. Before entering academia, Brandy served in Hospital-based leadership and Critical Care Staff nurse roles. Brandy is passionate about equity in nursing education with a focus on individuals with disabilities. Her current research interests include accommodations of nursing students with disabilities in clinical learning environments and breaking down barriers for historically unrepresented individuals to enter the nursing profession. Brandy is also actively engaged in Interprofessional Education development, creating IPE opportunities for faculty and students at Wichita State. Brandy is an active member of Wichita Women for Good and Soroptimist, with the goal to empower women and girls. Brandy is a TeamSTEPPS master trainer. She received the DASIY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty in 2019 at Wichita State University.
Dr. Sabrina Ali Jamal-Eddine is an Arab-disabled queer woman of color with a PhD in Nursing and an interdisciplinary certificate in Disability Ethics from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Dr. Jamal-Eddine’s doctoral research explored spoken word poetry as a form of critical narrative pedagogy to educate nursing students about disability, ableism, and disability justice. Dr. Jamal-Eddine now serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in UIC’s Department of Disability and Human Development and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND). During her doctoral program, Sabrina served as a Summer Fellow at a residential National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Institute at Arizona State University (2023), a summer fellow at Andrew W. Mellon’s National Humanities Without Walls program at University of Michigan (2022), a Summer Research Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Othering & Belonging Institute (2021), and an Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) trainee (2019-2020).
Vanessa Cameron works for Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nursing Education & Professional Development. She is also attending George Washington University and progressing towards a PhD in Nursing with an emphasis on ableism in nursing. After becoming disabled in April 2021, Vanessa’s worldview and perspective changed, and a recognition of the ableism present within healthcare and within the culture of nursing was apparent. She has been working since that time to provide educational foundations for nurses about disability and ableism, provide support for fellow disabled nursing colleagues, and advocate for the disabled community within healthcare settings to reduce disparities.
Dr. Lucinda Canty is a certified nurse-midwife, Associate Professor of Nursing, and Director of the Seedworks Health Equity in Nursing Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Columbia University, a master’s degree from Yale University, specializing in nurse-midwifery, and a PhD from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Canty has provided reproductive health care for over 29 years. Her research interests include the prevention of maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, reducing racial and ethnic health disparities in reproductive health, promoting diversity in nursing, and eliminating racism in nursing and midwifery.
Dr. Lisa Meeks is a distinguished scholar and leader whose unwavering commitment to inclusivity and excellence has significantly influenced the landscape of health professions education and accessibility. She is the founder and executive director of the DocsWithDisabilities Initiative and holds appointments as an Associate Professor in the Departments of Learning Health Sciences and Family Medicine at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Nikia Grayson, DNP, MSN, MPH, MA, CNM, FNP-C, FACNM (she/her) is a trailblazing force in reproductive justice, blending her expertise as a public health activist, anthropologist, and family nurse-midwife to champion the rights and health of underserved communities. Graduating with distinction from Howard University, Nikia holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s degree in public health. Her academic journey also led her to the University of Memphis, where she earned a master’s in medical anthropology, and the University of Tennessee, where she achieved both a master’s in nursing and a doctorate in nursing practice. Complementing her extensive education, she completed a post-master’s certificate in midwifery at Frontier Nursing University.









Dr. Tia Brown McNair is the Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success and Executive Director for the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, DC. She oversees both funded projects and AAC&U’s continuing programs on equity, inclusive excellence, high-impact practices, and student success. McNair directs AAC&U’s Summer Institutes on High-Impact Practices and Student Success, and TRHT Campus Centers and serves as the project director for several AAC&U initiatives, including the development of a TRHT-focused campus climate toolkit. She is the lead author of From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education (January 2020) and Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success (July 2016 and August 2022 Second edition).