Frontier Nursing University Community Members Recognized at 2022 AANP Conference

August 8, 2022 By Frontier Nursing University

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 conference. We commend all of these individuals for their excellent work as nurse practitioner leaders!

: Dr. Katheryn Arterberry and Dr. Jennifer Stone

: Dr. Ellen Urquhart, Dr. Audra Cave and Dr. Rhonda Arthur

: Yasmin Alejandro, Dr. Audra Cave and Norah Ezike

Awards and Honors
– Student Brett W. Jordan, BSN, RN, CEN: AANP Student Scholarship Winner
– Student Kirsty Joy Nomch, FNP-C: AANP Student Scholarship Winner
– Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, PhD, PMHNP-BC, APRN and Dr. Audrey Perry, DNP, CNM, CNE, FACNM: Presentation – Leveraging the Voice of Nurse Practitioners to Facilitate Brave Conversations
– Dr. Sally Weiss, EdD, APRN, FNP-C, CNE, ANEF and Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP: Poster Presentation – Mast Cell Disorders: More Common Than You Think
– Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale: Awarded the 2022 AANP State Award for Excellence

: Brett Jordan, BSN, RN, CEN

: Kirsty Nomch, FNP-C

: Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP and Dr. Sally Weiss, EdD, APRN, FNP-C, CNE, ANEF

In addition to our faculty and students, many FNU alumni members also presented during the conference.

: Alumni Charles Davis

: Alumni Allison Ensign

Students Edalyn Shaw, Yasmin Alejandro, and Norah Ezike attended the conference with FNU faculty member Thomas George as part of FNU’s Professional Organizational Mentoring Program (POMP). POMP offers underrepresented nurse-midwifery students and nurse practitioner students the opportunity to be mentored by faculty members at designated conferences, such as the AANP National Conference. It expands students’ learning, educational and professional experiences.

POMP Students with FNU Faculty

FNU hosted an Alumni & Friends Breakfast Reception where alumni, faculty, staff, students and preceptors were able to gather, reconnect and share the work they are doing. Our exhibit booth was busy with prospective students connecting with the FNU community. Many people were able to stop by and take photos with our photo booth and our Top-Ranked Master’s Program banner.

: FNU Faculty

: FNU Students

: FNU Alumni

It was great to be back in person again, and we can’t wait to see everyone again at the AANP National Conference next year in New Orleans!

* These photos were taken at the AANP Conference in Orlando, FL.

Dr. Jess Calohan Selected as American Academy of Nursing Fellow

August 16, 2021 By Frontier Nursing University

The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced that Frontier Nursing University Department Chair of Psychiatric-Mental Health Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC, has been selected to be inducted into the 2021 Class of Fellows. Dr. Calohan is one of 225 distinguished nursing leaders selected by the Academy who will be formally inducted into the 2021 Class of Fellows during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, October 7-9.

A retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army, Calohan served the military in a variety of medical positions for 20 years. Before coming to Frontier in 2017, he was the Program Chair and Assistant Professor of the PMHNP program in the Graduate School of Nursing at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., from 2013-2017. His distinguished military record includes a long list of awards, including a Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, and eight Army Commendation Medals.

Dr. Calohan’s professional activities include memberships in the American Association for Men in Nursing, the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Journal of American Psychiatric Nurses Association.

“We are very pleased to have Dr. Calohan, who chairs the Department of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, at Frontier,” said Dean of Nursing, Dr. Joan Slager. “The program continues to develop innovative teaching strategies and expand the enrollment guided by his exemplary leadership.”

“I am incredibly honored to be selected for induction as a Fellow into the American Academy of Nursing,” Dr. Calohan said. “The Academy is an important and influential leader in the promotion of nursing leadership and advancement, and I am delighted to be part of such a distinguished organization.”

The Academy serves the public by advancing health policy and practice through the generation, synthesis, and dissemination of nursing knowledge. Academy Fellows are inducted into the organization for their extraordinary contributions to improve health locally and globally. With more than 2,800 Fellows, the Academy represents nursing’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia.

“I am thrilled to welcome another exceptional class of Fellows to the American Academy of Nursing during a momentous time of change and progress in our collective efforts to fulfill the organization’s vision of healthy lives for all people,” said Academy President Eileen Sullivan-Marx, Ph.D., RN, FAAN. “The Academy aims to improve health and achieve health equity through nursing leadership, innovation, and science. The Academy’s Fellows embody our values of equity, diversity and inclusivity, inquiry, integrity, and courage, which enable us to achieve new heights of impact that advance health policy across the globe. Congratulations to this dynamic cohort of leaders who bring diverse experience and expertise to the Fellowship.”

Through a competitive, rigorous application process, the Academy’s Fellow Selection Committee, which is composed of current Fellows, reviewed hundreds of applications to select the 2021 Fellows based on their contributions to advance the public’s health. Induction into the Academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career, in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession.

FNU Virtual Event to Focus on Anxiety in Children, Telehealth and Implicit Bias in Healthcare

October 26, 2020 By Frontier Nursing University

This year, National Nurse Practitioner Week will take place November 8-14, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting its fifth annual virtual event dedicated to nurse practitioners. This year’s theme is Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

Over the course of the week, Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife will explore the experiences of nurse practitioners who are committed to better care for families, women and underserved populations. Throughout the virtual event, anyone is welcome to log onto the Empower website to hear from outstanding speakers and participate in a FREE pharmacology CE session on anxiety in children and adolescents. Frontier faculty, staff and students have put a lot of thought and energy into this week and they can’t wait to share it with the healthcare community.

Here is a look at Frontier’s schedule for this exciting event:

Empower will begin at 6:30 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 9, with Becoming a Nurse Practitioner: A Journey in Distance Education. Designed for current nurse practitioner students and those interested in becoming a nurse practitioner, this session will give prospective students a glimpse into the FNU distance education journey as current students discuss their experiences. The session will be led by Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech and FNU Chair for the Department of Family Nursing Dr. Lisa Chappell. Attendees will get the inside scoop from a panel composed of current students from three specialty tracks, including family nurse practitioner, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and women’s health care nurse practitioner. Panelists will be taking questions before or during this live session.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. EST Billinda Tebbenhoff, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC will take to the virtual stage to present Pharmacology CE – Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Trends in Treatment. This educational opportunity will focus on the approximately 4.4 million children and adolescents in the United States (CDC, 2020) who meet diagnostic criteria for an anxiety disorder and the many more individuals who remain undiagnosed.

Though anxiety and stress are an expected part of the human experience, consistently elevated anxiety can interfere with a child’s sense of self and impact the entire family. The implications of the current pandemic related to child and adolescent anxiety are beginning to emerge and depend on the child’s stage of development and pre-pandemic functioning. Dr. Tebbenhoff will discuss predictive trends and guidance regarding helping children, families and communities during the pandemic. Following this session, viewers will have the opportunity to complete the post-test and evaluation to earn 1.5 contact hours of continuing education through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

On Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. EST a live panel will lead a session titled Nurse Practitioners Leading Care Through Telehealth. Panel members will include FNU Nurse Practitioner Faculty Members Dr. Jess Calohan, Martha Harvey, Dr. Rachel Mack and Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale. The team will discuss a brief history of telehealth use in their respective specialties, including family nursing, psychiatric-mental health, nurse-midwifery and women’s health. They will also share current telehealth trends and their professional experiences using telehealth as a patient care delivery model.

This enlightening week will wrap up with Dismantling Implicit Bias to Promote Optimal Health Outcomes on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. EST. Presented by FNU Faculty Members Dr. Katheryn Arterberry, Dr. Diane John and Dr. Lisa Chappell, the session will focus on the negative impact of implicit bias on optimizing health outcomes. Advanced practice nurses will begin to identify a process for changing attitudes and behaviors which contribute to health disparities. Participants can expect to engage in a reflective and introspective approach while developing a plan to minimize personal biases.

It will be an unforgettable week learning about and celebrating exceptional health care providers and practices. Visit the Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife website to register for these free sessions, and tune in on Nov. 9 for a powerful week of speakers and inspiration. See FNU’s full lineup of virtual events here.

2019 Conferences/Meetings Highlights

January 2, 2020 By frontieredu

Throughout 2019, representatives of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) attended a multitude of nursing and nurse-midwifery conferences and meetings. Students, faculty and alumni gathered with others from the field to hear from engaging speakers, grow their networking connections and speak with potential students. Here are the highlights of some of the key conferences and meetings attended this year.

KCNPNM

The 31st Annual Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwives (KCNPNM) Conference took place in Covington, Ky. in April. Over 50 exhibitors, including several higher education institutes, gathered at the Covington Convention Center to connect with guests.

The two-day exhibition window of the conference brought approximately 600 attendees. The FNU booth received many interested visitors, several of which led to further inquiries about FNU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and post-graduate certificate programs. Alumni, current students and friends of FNU also stopped by to say hello. Many attendees were familiar with FNU’s history and reputation as one of Kentucky’s oldest and most reputed nursing schools.

Conference guests had the opportunity to attend continuing education sessions as well as workshops on a full range of healthcare topics. Pharmacology was emphasized as the opioid epidemic continues to grow while groundbreaking new drugs are created.

FNU alumni, faculty, students and friends also gathered for a time of making new connections and renewing old ones at a reception hosted by FNU.

NSNA

The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) 67th Annual Convention was held in Salt Lake City, Utah in April. At the FNU exhibit booth, attendees were engaged in conversations about the Master of Science in Nursing degree programs and ADN Bridge Entry Option. Conference attendees also had the opportunity to attend informal gatherings with FNU called Coffee and Conversations in the coffee shop adjacent to the convention center, where potential students could come and ask any additional questions about FNU programs. Alumna Jason Hone also stopped by and talked about his experience at FNU.

NCNP

The spring National Convention for Nurse Practitioners (NCNP) took place in May in Chicago, Ill. The three-day conference drew over 2000 nurse practitioners from all over the world. Attendees were able to learn about FNU’s graduate programs as well as becoming a preceptor.

The Fall NCNP conference was held in Las Vegas, Nev. in September. More than 1500 nurse practitioners (NPs) attended and learned about FNU’s graduate programs. Several alumni also stopped by to say hello and reminisce on their time at FNU.

AWHONN

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Convention was held in Atlanta, Ga. in June. FNU joined 240 other exhibitors as over 3500 people attended. Nurse-midwifery student Crystal Norman helped greet guests and shared her experiences at the FNU exhibit booth. FNU also hosted Coffee and Conversations gatherings each day and spoke with potential students about FNU’s nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner programs.

AANP

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) National Conference was held in June in Indianapolis, Ind. FNU faculty member Vicky Stone-Gale as well as alumni Jill Johnson, FNP and Elena Prendergast, DNP, FNP-C gave presentations at the conference. AANP was one of several conferences this year where FNU focused on recruiting potential students from diverse backgrounds. Diversity Impact program mentees Frainelys (Frainy) Cruz, Caren Blantin, Ebony Hollins, Chanelle Nsangou, Nancy Carter, Jessica Stevens, and mentor Dr. DeLana Gardner spoke to potential students who visited FNU’s booth. Alumni and friends also gathered at the annual alumni breakfast.

ACNM

The 64th annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting was held in National Harbor, Md. in June. FNU faculty and mentor Dr. Diana Jolles gave a podium presentation at the conference with her student mentee, Katrina George, as did Dr. Janelle Komorowski and her student mentee, Elizabeth Aviles.

FNU held its annual reception at the conference and had over 150 people in attendance. Student mentees helped greet guests and enjoyed an evening of networking with other FNU alumni, students, faculty and preceptors.

Student mentees Katrina George, Elizabeth Aviles, Aja Aviles-Soto, Alexandra Millett, Stacy Hepner and Ellen Apple represented the university by attending sessions and sharing information on distance education and specialty tracks at the exhibit booth.

Many FNU faculty, staff and students received awards at the ACNM conference. You can read about the awards and presentations here.

APNA

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) Conference took place in New Orleans, La. in October. FNU Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program Director Jess Calohan helped out behind the booth handing out pralines and speaking to potential students. A Coffee and Conversations gathering offered an opportunity for attendees to ask more questions about FNU’s psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program.

Thank you to all who attended and participated in our many conferences and meetings in 2019!

FNU Representatives Attend Diversity Conferences

October 24, 2019 By frontieredu

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to celebrate diversity in nursing, which is why student Diversity Impact ambassadors, faculty members and alumni attend a variety of annual conferences that do just that. A product of FNU’s diversity and inclusion initiative, the Diversity Impact Program promotes diversity in nursing and nurse-midwifery by recruiting and retaining students from underrepresented populations to become nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. Conference participants have the opportunity to learn and celebrate, while also connecting with and providing information to prospective students.

FNU is a proud recipient of the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant that funds a Professional Organizational Mentoring Program (POMP) which makes it possible to send faculty mentors and student mentees to many conferences throughout the year. Here’s a look at all the conferences Diversity Impact students and faculty attended the last few months:

ACNM Meeting – May 18-23

The 64th annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting was held in National Harbor, Md. this year. The meeting aims to emphasize the importance of evidence-based care and to instigate conversations centered around race, socioeconomic disparities and structural competency in healthcare in America. This year, ACNM introduced a new racism and disparities track to focus on health inequities, implicit bias and the mortality and morbidity rate for women of color.

FNU faculty and mentor Dr. Diana Jolles gave a podium presentation at the conference with her student mentee, Katrina George, as did Dr. Janelle Komorowski and her student mentee, Elizabeth Aviles.

FNU held its annual reception at the conference on Sunday, May 19 and had over 150 people in attendance. Student mentees helped greet guests and enjoyed an evening of networking with other FNU alumni, students, faculty and preceptors.

You can read more about FNU’s participation at ACNM and how to join in at Frontier.edu/DIP-ACNM.

Many FNU faculty, staff and students received awards at the ACNM conference. You can read about the awards and presentations here.

AANP Conference and Exhibit – June 18-23

The nation’s largest multispecialty Nurse Practitioner conference, the 34th annual American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) conference and exhibit was held in Indianapolis, Ind. in June. FNU faculty and mentor Dr. Delana Gardner attended along with FNU student mentees Frainleys Cruz, Caren Blantin, Ebony Hollins, Nancy Carter, Jessica Stevens and Channelle Nsangou. The mentor and mentee participants represented the university by attending educational sessions and sharing information on distance education and specialty tracks at the exhibit booth.

Keynote speaker Elizabeth Smart shared her personal struggles and how she overcame extreme adversity after being abducted as a child. She emphasized the importance of recovery and not allowing the past to dictate the future.

You can read more about FNU’s participation at AANP and how to join in at Frontier.edu/DIP-AANP.

NBNA Conference and Exhibit – July 23-28

The 47th annual National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) conference and exhibit was held in New Orleans, La. NBNA represents approximately 200,000 African American nurses from the U.S., Canada, Eastern Caribbean and Africa, with 115 chartered chapters nationwide.

This year’s theme, “Addressing the Epidemic of Health Inequity,” focused on multifaceted approaches to improving the health status of communities of color, as well as advocating for a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Attendees were encouraged by keynote speaker Dr. Ernest J. Grant, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, the 36th president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nation’s largest nurse’s organization representing the interests of the nation’s four million registered nurses. A distinguished leader, Dr. Grant has more than 30 years of nursing experience and is an internationally recognized burn-care and fire-safety expert.

FNU’s Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Devon Peterika along with FNU faculty/mentor Dr. Linda McDaniel and student mentees Brittany Hogue and Erica McNealey attended the conference and represented the university with information on distance education and specialty tracks.

Visit Frontier.edu/DIP-NBNA to read more about FNU’s participation at AANP and how to join in.

NAHN Conference and Exhibit – July 15-19

The 44th annual National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) conference and exhibit was held in Reno, Nev. The conference theme, “A Climate of Change: Nurses Taking Action to Achieve Health Equity,” focused on addressing timely issues surrounding Latino healthcare regarding equity, diversity and inclusivity to bring awareness to health inequities affecting Hispanic communities of color.

FNU faculty and mentor Dr. Mary Ellen Biggerstaff and student mentees Amy Guzman, Leticia Fernandez, Sally Sanchez and Heather Ellin attended the conference and represented the university with information on distance education and specialty tracks at the exhibit booth. Fernandez was announced as a recipient of the United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative’s Latino Health Scholars Program.

Workshops emphasized evidence-based healthcare practices with the aim to impact Latin cultures in providing culturally congruent health care to decrease disparities and inequities. Conference workshops also focused on student leadership and education with a call to create a pathway to leadership for millennial Hispanic nurses.

You can read more about FNU’s participation at NAHN and how to join in at Frontier.edu/DIP-NAHN.

GLMA Conference and Exhibit – Sept. 11-14

The 37th annual Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) conference and exhibit was held in New Orleans, La. This year’s conference theme, “LGBTQ Health Across the Lifespan”, highlighted the importance of understanding the ever-changing healthcare needs of LGBTQ patients from birth to end-of-life care.

FNU Diversity Impact Student Ambassadors Vanessa Shields-Haas and Margaret Galvez attended the conference and represented the university at its exhibit booth.

Visit Frontier.edu/DIP-GLMA to read more about FNU’s participation at GLMA and how to join in.

AABC Conference and Exhibit – Sept. 12-15

The 13th annual American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) conference and exhibit was held in Orlando, Fla. The AABC promotes and supports birth centers as a means to uphold the rights of healthy women and their families, in all communities, to birth their children in an environment that is safe, sensitive and cost-effective with minimal intervention.

FNU sent Diversity Impact Student Ambassadors Marie Alcide-Pigniat and Jamie Neal to represent the university and connect with prospective students.

You can read more about FNU’s participation at AABC and how to join in at Frontier.edu/DIP-AABC.

FNU is proud of its students, faculty, staff and alumni who have embraced the mission to reach diverse and minority populations to improve the quality of their healthcare. Thank you to all who played a part in this year’s diversity-focused conferences!

What to Expect for FNU’s National Nurse Practitioner Week Virtual Event

November 2, 2018 By frontieredu

National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 11-18, and Frontier Nursing University is once again celebrating with its annual virtual event.

The schedule is set for the “Answer the Call to Service” NP Week free online sessions. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in two free continuing education opportunities.

Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

The first session begins on November 12 at 6 p.m. EST, with Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC presenting a continuing education (CE) session. Entitled “Psychopharmacology in Primary Care,” Dr. Shlosser will explain keys of successful psychopharmacology; identify essential psychopharmacology of antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and more; and discuss evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety and ADHD, among other disorders.

This session is approved for 1.0 contact hour of continuing education (which includes 1.0 hour of pharmacology) by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Activity ID 18083330. This activity was planned in accordance with AANP Accreditation Standards and Policies.

Rear Admiral (RADM) Sylvia Trent-Adams, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N.
Deputy Surgeon General

On November 13 at 6 p.m. EST, Rear Admiral (RADM) Sylvia Trent-Adams, PhD, RN, FAAN, Deputy Surgeon General will present our featured LIVE session, “Leading From Where You Are: The Role of the Nurse Innovator.” Participants will hear from the perspective of RADM Trent-Adams, who received numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to the field of nursing, including the International Red Cross Florence Nightingale Medal.

Eileen T. O’Grady RN, NP, PhD

Eileen T. O’Grady RN, NP, PhD will take the virtual stage on November 14 at 6 p.m. EST to present a LIVE CE session. Her discussion, “Answer the Call to Midwifery: Master the Self” will inspire patient-focused practitioners to explore how to master their own health and wellness while answering the call to serve others. Participants will learn actionable tools to masterfully lead the self, reduce stress, build emotional intelligence skills, recognize patterns that need interruption and explore models on how to achieve balance.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation and is approved to award CNE through 2/12/2020 (AHNA approval #1327). 1.0 contact hour of continuing education will be offered to those who participate in this LIVE session and complete the post-test survey.

We hope you will join us for Nurse Practitioner Week!

Register for these sessions and tune in on November 12 for a powerful week of speakers and inspiration. See FNU’s full lineup of virtual events here.

Student Kudos: September-October 2018

October 4, 2018 By frontieredu

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) seeks to empower its students to make a difference in their communities and in their field.

We are proud to highlight six students who have been recently recognized for their significant accomplishments and pursuits to better their education and the care they provide.

FNU Students receive AANP scholarships

The following students received AANP Scholarships in 2018:

Nadezhda Kravchuk, RN, BSN

Rachel Powell, APRN, MSN

CFNP student Nadezhda Kravchuk, RN, BSN of Nampa, Idaho received a 2018 Master’s in Nursing Scholarship. Nadezhdra is in CFNP Class 154 at FNU.

DNP student Rachel Powell, APRN, MSN of Richmond, Ky. was the recipient of a 2018 Doctor of Nursing Practice – Post Master’s Scholarship. Rachel is a student in FNU’s DNP Class 29.

Congratulations, Nadezhda and Rachel! See the complete list of AANP Scholarship recipients here.

PMHNP student honored as Litchfield County Leader Under 40

Katrin Moskowitz, DNP, FNP

Congratulations to FNU alumna and PHMNP student (Class 161) Katrin Moskowitz, DNP, FNP for being named one of the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce: Leaders Under 40.

Katrin was recently named Assistant Clinical Director of Community Health and Wellness Center, where she started the Medication-Assisted Treatment program and led the effort to decrease the number of deaths from opioid addiction and to increase vital access to care for such.

In 2016, she was chosen as a Fellow of the year-long Duke-Johnson and Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, which enabled her to network and grow her skills. She has returned to FNU to obtain her PMHNP.

Great work, Katrin! Read the full story here.

FNP student named the recipient of NEF scholarship

Elizabeth Balleweg, BSN

Congratulations to CFNP (Class 158) student Elizabeth Balleweg, BSN for earning the Geraldine Labecki scholarship from the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.

Elizabeth was one of 26 scholarship recipients across the United States.

Elizabeth works as an acute dialysis nurse in Boise, Idaho, where she provides plasmapheresis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) for patients in five local hospitals.

As an FNP, Elizabeth plans to focus on disease prevention and early intervention in a primary care setting. She is passionate about providing care to the underserved, specifically low-income clients, refugees and migrant workers. Elizabeth plans pursue a DNP to further build her clinical skills and serve as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students.

The NEF Scholarship recipients have been selected from among a significant group of highly-qualified candidates. Their selection represents exemplary academic, clinical practice, community service, and professional accomplishments and places them among an elite group of NEF scholarship awardees, present and past.

Read more about Elizabeth and the NEF scholars here.

Two FNU graduate nursing students receive March of Dimes scholarships

Isabel Brewster, RN

Kristin DeArruda Wharton, RN

The following FNU students were recipients of 2018 March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships for post-graduate and doctoral studies in the field of maternal-child nursing:

CNEP (Class 154) student Isabel Brewster, RN of Canterbury, N.H. received one of the four MoD scholarships. Isabel works with a population of women and babies at risk from opioid use in pregnancy, which causes significant health problems including premature birth and neonatal abstinence syndrome.

After graduation, Isabel plans to focus on preconception and perinatal care in a clinical setting that provides care for women with substance use disorders.

CFNP (Class 164) student Kristin DeArruda Wharton, RN of Grand Marais, Minn. was the highest-scoring scholarship applicant in 2018 and recipient of the Margaret C. Freda Scholarship. She is committed to improving maternal-child health in rural communities in northeastern Minnesota.

Kristin is working to resolve the challenges and risk factors facing rural women and their babies, such as preterm birth rates and other poor health outcomes that are disproportionately high in rural communities in the U.S.

Well done, Isabel and Kristin! Read about each of the four scholarship recipients here.

Congratulations to each of these students for representing FNU in their hard work.

FNU Asks AANP Attendees to Answer the Call to Service

July 19, 2018 By frontieredu

A new wave of preceptors is signing on with Frontier Nursing University (FNU) as a result of many inquiries at the 2018 American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Conference. FNU faculty and staff traveled to the Denver Convention Center on June 27-30 for the annual AANP event. For three days FNU exhibited at its booth, displaying information and taking inquiries.

With over 3,000 in attendance, FNU received dozens of inquiries as to how attendees could become involved in precepting at FNU.

FNU Exhibit Hall booth

As most of the AANP conference attendees are nurse practitioners (NPs), FNU faculty are encouraged that the NPs who inquired will become a vital part of the FNU student experience as preceptors.

Other attendees expressed interest in Post-Graduate certificates and FNU’s DNP program.

Throughout the conference, several FNU faculty members and students presented posters and presentations:

Poster: “The APN: Resources in the Face of Disaster”

Presenters: Dr. Diane John, Dr. Kate Moriarty, Dr. Charlotte Morris, Tamara Vasquez

Presentation: “Rapid Fire: Caring for LGBT Patients: The Call for Culturally Competent Care”

Presenters: Dr. Joanne Keefe and Dr. Amber Littlefield

“Innovation in Care: Bringing Behavioral Health Services to the Primary Care Setting” presented by April Dobroth

Poster: “Innovation in Care: Bringing Behavioral Health Services to the Primary Care Setting”

Presenter: Dr. April Dobroth

Poster: “Medical Mission Revival: Meeting Unmet Medical Needs in Underserved, Underprivileged Areas of the U.S. While Providing NP Students an Innovative Clinical Experience”

Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Collins and Dr. Melanie Morrison

Students Neander Tobingo and Jennifer McCammond, FNU PRIDE Ambassadors

Two FNU students, Neander Tabingo and Jennifer McCammond, represented the PRIDE program and were integral in running the FNU booth.

During the conference, FNU also engaged its extensive network with a breakfast, inviting all Frontier alumni, students, faculty and preceptors to attend. FNU Clinical Director Dr. Irma Jordan and Associate Dean of Family Nursing Dr. Lisa Chappell spoke to the group of more than 40 who attended.

FNU Alumni and Friends Reception

Brittney Edwards, Director of Marketing and Communications, took the opportunity to unveil FNU’s brand new Development Video. Genny Little was also introduced as Frontier’s Associate Director of Development and Alumni Relations. Her new role includes expanding the Wide Neighborhoods program, among many other items.

To find out more about the AANP Conference, go here.

See the FNU 2018 AANP photo album.