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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!
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Frontier Nursing University Welcomes Two New Board Members
Frontier Nursing University has announced the addition of two new members of the Board of Directors. The Board, led by Chair Dr. Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP/GNP-BC, formally approved Elaine Bolle, MB, BA, and Michael Steinmetz, CPM, CMA, CSCA, as its two newest members. “We are extremely happy to welcome Elaine and Michael to the Board of Directors,” Dr. Carter said. “They both have strong ties to Frontier Nursing University and believe in and support our mission. They are both highly knowledgeable and dedicated leaders who bring many great attributes to our Board.”
Student Spotlight: Andrea Nikodim connects with other nurse-midwives through FNU mentoring program
FNU student Andrea Nikodim BSN, RN, is dedicated to making a profound impact in the healthcare field through her work with underserved patients. Currently pursuing her MSN in Nurse-Midwifery, she is set to graduate in 2025. Last October, Nikodim attended the 2023 AABC Birth Institute as part of FNU’s Professional Organizational Mentoring Program (POMP). POMP matches FNU faculty with nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery students from underrepresented groups to provide support and mentorship.
DNP Journey: Dr. Nagavalli Thiruvalluvan uses the power of preventative care to improve community health
Frontier Nursing University alumna Dr. Nagavalli Thiruvalluvan, DNP (Class 47), APN, NP-C, CRRN, migrated from India to the United States in 1995, along with her husband and 2-month-old baby. Since then, she has achieved a remarkable nursing career, including the completion of her Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from FNU in 2023. Dr. Thiruvalluvan has owned and operated Adult & Geriatric Primary Care in Metuchen, NJ, since 2020.
FNU Names Dr. Susan Piper as Clinical Director of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
FNU has announced that Dr. Susan Piper, DNP, APRN, PMHNP- BC, has accepted the position of Clinical Director for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program. Dr. Piper has been a faculty member at FNU since 2018. “We are very happy to announce Dr. Piper as our Clinical Director for the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program,” said FNU Dean of Nursing Dr. Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM, FAAN. “Her expertise and leadership will be a tremendous asset to this rapidly growing and essential program.”
Observing Black Maternal Health Week
To bring attention to the disparities in maternal mortality rates among Black mothers, Black Maternal Health Week is annually observed from April 11 to 17. Purposefully coinciding with National Minority Health Month, this initiative was established and is spearheaded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA). The mission of the initiative is to deepen the national discourse on Black maternal health in the U.S.; amplify community-driven solutions in policy, research, and care; center the voices of Black mothers, women, families, and stakeholders; provide a national platform for Black-led initiatives on maternal health and reproductive justice; and bolster community organizing efforts on Black maternal health. This year, the theme for the week is “Our Bodies STILL Belong to Us: Reproductive Justice NOW!”
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Diversity Impact Conference – Virtual
The Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Diversity Impact Planning Ad-hoc (DIPA) Committee is proud to announce that the Diversity Impact Conference “Representation Matters: Breaking Down Contributing Factors of Health Inequities” will […]
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