Answer the Call
Nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners possess an individual drive and a deep commitment to caring for women and families. As a Frontier Nursing University student, you’ll join a culture of caring and a community of entrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who are leaders in health care with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations.
The experience of being a Frontier Nursing University student is unique and one you won’t find elsewhere. We offer a supportive student network, an amazing faculty and an opportunity to complete a graduate education in your home community.
At Frontier Nursing University, it’s more than an education, it’s more than a career. It’s a calling.
Student Services & Staying Connected
FNU has a variety of resources and services to help students stay connected as they journey through their education. Our goal is to enhance your educational experience and prepare you to fulfill the mission of Frontier Nursing University.
Stay ConnectedLibrary ServicesDiversity ProgramsClinical Placement
Our Faculty: Leaders in Healthcare
We take great pride in the faculty at Frontier Nursing University, and our students rank our faculty at the top of their FNU experience. Not only are our faculty known for being extremely supportive and responsive, but 96 percent of our faculty members are also certified nurse-midwives and/or nurse practitioners.
The Academic Faculty and Regional Clinical Faculty have an average 35 years of experience as a nurse-midwife and/or nurse practitioner. Half of the FNU faculty continue in clinical practice as advanced practice nurses and nurse-midwives in addition to their teaching responsibilities.
FNU’s efforts to increase and emphasize diversity have been recognized by several news outlets and organizations focused on diversity in nursing and healthcare. One of its greatest honors is being awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education, recognized 2018-2021.
FNU is recognized as a Great College to Work For and a 2021 Honor Roll Institution. The Great Colleges to Work For program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country. FNU is a great place to work because of the outstanding people who are fully committed to our students and our mission.
FNU News
FNU All-Access Podcast Episode 5: Why the DNP Degree?
Episode 5: Why the DNP Degree? Episode 5 of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) All-Access Podcast takes a close look at Frontier’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Dr. Khara’ Jefferson, … [Read More...]
Celebrating FNU Faculty and Alumni Accomplishments
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) faculty and alumni leave a lasting impact on the healthcare community. This blog highlights just a few of the many accomplishments and acknowledgements they have … [Read More...]
FNU All-Access Podcast Episode 4: The Courier Program
Episode 4: The Courier Program Episode 4 of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) All-Access Podcast takes a close look at Frontier’s Courier Program. This eight-week summer internship program that … [Read More...]
