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...]
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...]
A Statement from FNU President Dr. Susan Stone on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Times of Crisis
Dear Frontier Community,Frontier Nursing University is saddened, angered, and troubled by the recent horrific and unacceptable events in our country. The message throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been that we will all get through this together. However, recent events have provided a glaring reminder that, unfortunately, in many ways, we remain very divided. Deep racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic inequities exist in our country. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, and … [Read more...]
FNU Sponsors the 2020 Virtual International Day of the Midwife May 4 – 5
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to sponsor this year's Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM)! In the spirit of the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), VIDM is a 24-hour free online conference taking place on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, 2020, for nurse-midwives and anyone interested in childbirth. This year, expect to hear from several fantastic keynote speakers and student speakers during the online virtual … [Read more...]
FNU to Host 10th Annual Diversity Impact Conference as Virtual Event
The Diversity and Inclusion Office at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is hosting its 10th annual Diversity Impact Conference as a virtual event, June 11-13, 2020. While this is the first year the event is being hosted online, it marks a decade of bringing together national thought-leaders and speakers to engage with the FNU community on important topics facing the nursing and midwifery workforce. The event opens the door for nurse practitioner and nurse-midwifery students to join FNU … [Read more...]
Frontier Embraces Its Culture Of Caring During Crisis: Frontier Bound Event Turns Virtual
Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) commitment to fostering a culture of caring has never been more evident than in our country’s current time of crisis. In recent days, organizations across the U.S. have been forced to make urgent decisions in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. To protect students and faculty, FNU transitioned its most recent Frontier Bound event, a multi-day orientation that normally takes place on campus in Kentucky, into a fully virtual event for incoming … [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...]
The Importance of the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
By FNU President Dr. Susan E. Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN In 2019, the Executive Board of the World Health Organization (WHO) proposed that the year 2020 be designated the “Year of the Nurse and the Midwife” in honor of the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. The designation, which was approved by the World Health Assembly, was made to bring awareness of the importance of nurses and midwives in providing healthcare to populations across the globe. Why is this important? The … [Read more...]
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