Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently had the opportunity to attend the 65th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held virtually from May 29 - June 2, 2020. We want to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards during this year’s ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their tireless efforts as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards/HonorsCathy Collins-Fulea, DNP - Inducted as … [Read more...]
FNU Graduate and Faculty Member Dr. Catherine Collins-Fulea Succeeds Dr. Susan Stone as President of American College of Nurse-Midwives
We are proud to announce that Catherine Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM, FACNM, and Assistant Professor at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) was officially inducted as the new president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) at the organization’s annual meeting on May 31. ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. Dr. Collins-Fulea, who also received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from … [Read more...]
2019 Conferences/Meetings Highlights
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 … [Read more...]
2019: Year In Review
2019 is drawing to a close at Frontier Nursing University! Below are some of our highlights from a truly wonderful 2019. Be sure to watch the “Year in Review 2019” video at the bottom of the post as well. Commencement FNU celebrated its 80th anniversary this year! Commencement took place in Lexington, Ky. for the first time, where 265 graduates attended with their families and friends. We welcomed keynote speaker Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the second woman and the first African … [Read more...]
Highlights from the 2019 FL ACNM Meeting
Representatives of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently attended the 2019 Florida State Affiliate ACNM Meeting on Friday, October 12, in Haines City, Fla. Dr. Jane Houston and Dr. Noelle Jacobsen generously hosted an FNU table at the annual event. FNU was the only educational institution with a booth amidst a sea of pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Houston, who serves as FNU’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) clinical director, was able to advise many interested CNM attendees on the … [Read more...]
FNU Representatives Attend Diversity Conferences
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 … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Event for National Midwifery Week
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) joined thousands of nurse-midwives across the country to celebrate National Midwifery Week from Sept. 29 - Oct. 5. FNU hosted its fifth annual virtual event focused on healthcare team communication and perinatal mental health, featuring sessions delivered by nurse-midwifery leaders. Here’s a recap of the sessions in case you missed them: Healthcare Team Communication FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FACNM, FAAN, kicked off the week by hosting … [Read more...]
FNU Virtual Event to Focus on Healthcare Team Communication and Perinatal Mental Health
VERSAILLES, Ky.—National Midwifery Week is the first week of October, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting a virtual event dedicated to nurse-midwifery. Featured topics include healthcare team communication and perinatal mental health. Nurse-midwives, prospective midwives and others can participate online at Frontier.edu/MidwiferyWeek. From September 29 to October 5, the Empower 2019 FNU Virtual Event: Nurse-Midwives Improving Patient Care Through Teamwork will … [Read more...]
