Episode 6 of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) All-Access Podcast features an in-depth look at birth centers and their place in the healthcare system. Frontier faculty Drs. Jill Alliman, DNP, CNM, and Diana Jolles, Ph.D., CNM, are joined by Kate Bauer, MBA, from the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) in a discussion about a research project in which they were all involved. They share the findings of the project and what the data reveals about birth centers, including overall health … [Read more...]
FNU Grads Revolutionizing Maternity Care through Strong Start Initiative
A strong network of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) students, graduates and preceptors are spearheading a maternity revolution in the United States through their work at birth centers. Birth centers (BCs) are health care facilities for childbirth where care is provided in the midwifery and wellness model. BCs are not hospitals, but rather freestanding entities integrated into the health care system and guided by principles of prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention … [Read more...]
2017 AABC Reception and Birth Institute Summary
Frontier Nursing University faculty, alumni, students, staff and preceptors, as part of over 200 registered participants, traveled to Alaska for the 2017 AABC Birth Institute. The conference was held from October 5-8, at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. Click here to view photos from the 2017 AABC Birth Institute FNU Reception The annual FNU reception during AABC was held on Thursday, October 5. There were around 40 attendees at this year's reception that included faculty, staff, … [Read more...]
