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At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Our blog features members of the FNU community who are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations. This is also where we keep you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming events. Welcome and check back often!
If you have news to share with FNU, please send it to us at FNUnews@frontier.edu. If you have a specific idea for a blog or podcast, please submit it through our form here. If you are a student or graduate and are interested in sharing your story with us please submit your story here. Read more about recent events, our mission and future goals in our FNU publications.

Get to Know Clinical Director Dr. Eva Fried
In October, Frontier Nursing University welcomed FNU alumna Dr. Eva Fried, DNP, CNM, WHNP as the Clinical Director for the Department of Midwifery and Women’s Health. We sat down with Dr. Fried to get to know her better. Read our Q&A below! Tell us a little bit about yourself: In addition to my work at FNU, currently work in a rural GYN practice a few days per month, and I work … [Read More...]

What is the Courier Program?
After three years off, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is bringing back the Courier Program! The Courier Program is an eight-week rural and public health service-learning program. It has a rich and adventuresome history that targets college undergraduate students with an interest in public health, healthcare, or a related field. The Courier Program offers a unique opportunity for students to … [Read More...]

FNU Community Members Participate in the MLK Day of Service Challenge
This year, Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encouraged community members to participate in the MLK Day of Service Challenge! MLK Day, honoring Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., is an official day of service and celebrates the civil rights leader's life and legacy. FNU community members were encouraged to participate in community service with friends … [Read More...]

Student Spotlight: Andres Soto pursues FNP to improve access to care in rural Texas
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 who are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. As an emergency department nurse, Andres Soto of … [Read More...]

Commencement and a Visit from the Governor Highlighted a Very Busy Fall at Frontier
Fall is routinely the busiest time of year at Frontier Nursing University (FNU), but the university took it to new heights in the Fall of 2022. Annually FNU’s biggest day of the year, commencement 2022, was all the more special as it was held in person for the first time since 2019. Further, it was held in the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, for the first time. This massive event space offered … [Read More...]
If you have news to share with FNU, please send it to us at FNUnews@frontier.edu. If you have a specific idea for a blog post, please submit it through our form here. If you are a student or graduate and are interested in sharing your story with us please submit your story here.
Conferences and Events Calendar
Nurse-Midwifery LIVE Q&A Session
Are you interested in learning about FNU's Nurse-Midwifery program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register
Doctor of Nursing Practice (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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