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!

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Frontier Nursing University Selected to Participate in National Initiative to Foster Inclusive Learning Environments

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) announced that Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is one of 50 schools of nursing in the U.S. to have been selected to participate in a national initiative designed to foster inclusive learning environments and build a more diverse nursing workforce. Nearly 250 schools applied to participate in the initiative. In January 2022, AACN commenced … [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 … [Read More...]

Frontier Nursing University Community Members Recognized at 2022 AANP Conference

Faculty, staff, students, alumni and preceptors of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) attended the 2022 AANP National Conference from June 21 to June 26 in Orlando, Fla. The AANP National Conference is the largest nurse practitioner conference in the United States! FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU community members who presented or were recognized and received awards during this year’s … [Read More...]

Frontier Nursing University Ribbon Cutting and Land Acknowledgment Ceremony to Be Held September 9

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will celebrate the official opening of its new location on the beautiful, newly renovated Versailles Campus with a ribbon cutting and land acknowledgment ceremony on Friday, September 9, at 10:00 a.m. Founded in 1939 in Hyden, Kentucky, today FNU is one of the largest not-for-profit universities offering advanced nursing and midwifery education. In October 2017, … [Read More...]

Alumni Spotlight: Meggan Smith grows family practice in rural North Carolina urgent care setting

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. Since earning her Master of Science in Nursing … [Read More...]

Upcoming Events › Events & Conferences

September 2022

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) LIVE Q&A Session

September 7 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT

Frontier Nursing University has the #3 Best Online Family Nurse Practitioner Master’s Program in the country, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report Are you interested in learning about FNU's FNP program? Join us for a Q&A session. Register

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