In addition to the pandemic, the past year will also be remembered as a year of debate, demonstration, and calls to action regarding social justice and reform. It also was a year of continued research into our history at Frontier Nursing University (FNU), specifically in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These historical findings are important to understanding our past and the roots of our challenges today. We are focused on continuing our current efforts and identifying other … [Read more...]
FNU’s 10th Annual Diversity Impact Conference: Year of the Nurse and Midwife Increasing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
On June 11-13, 2020 the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) hosted the 10th Annual Diversity Impact Conference. FNU started this tradition in 2010 alongside the launch of the Diversity Impact Program which was introduced with the primary goal of increasing diversity in enrollment while providing a more inclusive environment and stronger support system for all students. Since the launch of the Diversity Impact Program, we have seen FNU’s … [Read more...]
Getting to Know FNU’s New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
A few weeks ago, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) introduced our new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, FAANP. Dr. Young has practiced for 20 years in the nursing field, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in nursing education has been at the forefront of her work. She holds a DNP from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in addition to an MSN from Alcorn State University and a BSN from the University of Mississippi Medical … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Welcomes Dr. Geraldine Young as New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, FAANP, has been appointed as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) at Frontier Nursing University (FNU). Dr. Young, whose service in the nursing profession spans over 20 years, holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2010), an MSN from Alcorn State University (2005), and a BSN from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (2001). She is also a board-certified family nurse … [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...]
Meet FNU’s New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch, DNP, MPH, CDP, CNM, FACNM
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is seeing yet another one of its diversity initiatives realized through Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch in her new role as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Maria’s new position, which she assumed on October 1, is designed to guide the institution on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion. Dr. Valentin-Welch has over 30 years of teaching experience, including her role at Frontier as an assistant professor since 2013. Through extensive work with marginalized … [Read more...]
FNU Hires Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
New Position Added to Executive Leadership Team Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has hired Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch,DNP, CNM, MPH, FACNM, as its first chief diversity and inclusion officer to lead the University on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion. Dr. Valentin-Welch is a certified nurse-midwife and has served as a course coordinator at FNU since 2013. She will assume the new role on Oct. 1, 2017. FNU’s chief diversity and inclusion officer (CDIO) will lead the … [Read more...]
