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.
While Jameisha McCullough, RN, BSN, is busy pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Frontier Nursing University’s Family Nurse Practitioner program, she was excited to take advantage of the professional development opportunities available to her as a Frontier student.
A resident of North Carolina, McCullough brings a wealth of experience in nursing and healthcare management, often working with rural populations. She said her career choice is deeply rooted in her natural passion for helping families gain access to quality healthcare.
“It was an innate ability placed in me by God,” she shared. “I love helping individuals and for them to have the necessities to have good, quality health.”
At FNU, McCullough is an active participant in the Professional Organizational Mentoring Program (POMP). This initiative pairs FNU faculty with nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery students from underrepresented groups, offering crucial support and mentorship. Through POMP, students can join a professional organization in their field and attend that organization’s professional conference with their mentor(s), with all associated fees covered.
McCullough credits her mentor, Dr. Erin Tenney, CNM, DNP, for playing a significant role in her development at FNU thus far.
“Dr. Tenney shares her expert knowledge and experience, helping me to expand and navigate educationally and professionally,” she said.
Recently, McCullough had the opportunity to participate in the National Rural Health Association’s Annual Rural Health Conference in New Orleans through POMP. The three-day conference in May featured over 80 innovative, practical, and cost-saving sessions aimed at raising the standard for rural health.
“Being chosen for the POMP Program and going to the 2024 Annual Rural Health Conference has been a good, eye-opening experience,” McCullough said. “It’s given me more insight on patients and healthcare system issues, trends, and the ways I can make a better impact.”
After graduating from FNU, McCullough hopes to work in family medicine and/or functional medicine. Her goal is to continue making a difference in the lives of families, ensuring they have access to the healthcare they deserve.
Thank you, Jameisha, for choosing FNU in your educational and professional development journey. We are proud to have you as part of the FNU community!
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