Alumna and faculty member, Joanne Keefe, DNP, MPH, FNP-C found where she belonged in nursing at Frontier Nursing University (FNU). Joanne is a course coordinator for Epidemiology/Biostatistics at FNU, where she thrives in the teaching environment. As an educator, Joanne answers the call by creating an uplifting nursing community, something her individual work in the field initially lacked. According to Joanne, before coming to FNU, she worked in nursing for 10 years but felt she wasn't … [Read more...]
Congrats to our Summer Term 2018 Circle of Caring Award Winners!
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is thrilled to announce the 2018 Summer Term Circle of Caring Award winners. Congratulations to Debra Hunt as the faculty recipient and Wesley Farmer as the staff recipient! The Circle of Caring Award is a recognition for faculty and staff who go above and beyond their job duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring everyday. One faculty and staff member is recognized each term. FNU faculty and staff were invited to nominate someone … [Read more...]
Frontier Alumni Celebrate 2018 Homecoming
On October 5, alumni, family and friends gathered at Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) campus for its annual Homecoming celebration. Among the weekend festivities were a reception, cookout, award ceremony and many opportunities to network with present and former FNU students. After an evening of hors d'oeuvres, drinks, dinner and dessert, homecoming participants gathered for the annual Alumni Award Ceremony. Please join us in honoring and congratulating the 2018 award winners: … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Receives 2018 Health Professions HEED Award
Versailles, Ky. – Today, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual Health Professions HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, veterinary, allied health, and other health schools and centers that demonstrate an … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University President Dr. Susan Stone Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) president Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). Dr. Susan Stone has served as President of Frontier Nursing University since 2001. NAM states the election recognizes Dr. Stone’s achievements that have opened the door to more than 5,000 nurses to achieve graduate education and positively impact the accessibility of quality health care for rural families across the United States. Dr. Stone is a … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Mary T. Bradish, CNM
Mary Theresa Bradish, CNM, a Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumni, is a midwifery pioneer who worked for years to bring natural birthing options to women in north-central Illinois. She published her inspirational autobiographical memoir in 2016. Mary’s incredible story began as an obstetrics nurse. She was in the Cadet Nursing Corps during WWII before transitioning into maternity nursing in LaSalle County, Ill. Twenty-five years later, she realized her true calling was encouraging women … [Read more...]
FNU Faculty and Leadership Spotlighted at 2018 ACNM Conference
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) was represented strongly by its faculty, staff, students and alumni at the 2018 American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Annual Meeting & Exhibition on May 20-14, 2018. ACNM’s mission is to support midwives and advance the practice of midwifery in order to achieve optimal health for women through their lifespan. Here are the members of the FNU community who demonstrated outstanding leadership at the 63rd Annual ACNM Conference: ACNM President FNU … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Our 2018 Winter Term Circle of Caring Award Winners!
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to announce Patricia Caudle as the faculty recipient and Katie Moses as the staff recipient of the 2018 Winter Term Circle of Caring Award. This award is a recognition for Frontier faculty and staff who go above and beyond everyday duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring. Nominations for this award were submitted anonymously by faculty, staff and students. A committee then voted on each nomination based on the following … [Read more...]
