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.
Dr. Jennifer Carter, DNP, WHNP, earned both her MSN and DNP from FNU. With over six years of experience as a preceptor, she is driven by a commitment to educate future nurse practitioners while serving her patients and her community.
“Being a preceptor allows me to grow in my own practice and encourages me to continue to study and be the best Nurse Practitioner I can be,” she said. “I find myself learning from the students through their experiences and study of current practice.”
A resident of Greenville, Texas, Dr. Carter serves as a WHNP with Zapata Women’s Health in Greenville. Working in a predominantly rural area, Dr. Carter cares for women from all socioeconomic backgrounds in her practice, and her patients range from menarche through menopause. A day in her clinic may include educating young teens about birth control, managing ante and postpartum care, advising on hormone replacement therapy, and addressing gynecological issues in elderly patients.
Throughout her precepting journey, Dr. Carter has had the opportunity to mentor two FNU students. She said her passion for teaching strongly influenced her decision to become a preceptor.
“I have a strong desire to instill good practice habits in future nurse practitioners and to help them build confidence in patient care,” she said.
Over the years, Dr. Carter said she has come to realize that the joy of precepting lies in the building of relationships.
“I enjoy building friendships with the students and watching them interact with the patients and develop their own relationships with the patients and their families,” she said. “Being a preceptor is definitely a commitment of time and energy, but it is well worth it to be able to impart your knowledge and experience on the future of healthcare.”
Jessica VanScoyoc, a former student under Dr. Carter’s mentorship, said she was provided with a learning environment where she felt empowered to grow in her skillset.
“She encouraged me to be hands-on right away and her teaching style allowed me to increase my confidence as a future WHNP,” VanScoyoc said.
Thank you, Jennifer, for your dedication to educating and inspiring the next generation of nurse practitioners.
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