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...]
FNU Joins the Celebration of the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
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 proposal was approved by the World Health Assembly. In addition to the significance of Florence Nightingale’s birthday anniversary, the designation was made to help bring awareness of the importance of nurses and midwives in the health and care of populations across the globe. … [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...]
FNU President Dr. Susan Stone Inducted to National Academy of Medicine
We are proud to announce that Frontier Nursing University (FNU) president Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, was inducted into the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Class of 2018 at the organization’s annual meeting on October 19, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Of the 85 new inductees, Dr. Stone is one of only two nurses in the NAM Class of 2018 and is the only inductee from Kentucky in the class. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health … [Read more...]
FNU Receives HEED Award for Second Consecutive Year
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2019 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This is the second consecutive year that FNU has received this prestigious award. The Health Professions HEED Award is the only national honor recognizing U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, veterinary, allied health, and other health schools … [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 Attends 64th Annual ACNM Meeting
The 64th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting was held May 18-22, 2019 in National Harbor, MD at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center with nearly 2000 attendees from across the country. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had a large presence at the conference, highlighted by a large exhibition booth as well as a table selling items in the Midwifery Market. Many FNU students, graduates, preceptors and faculty stopped by the booth, gave presentations and received … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Inaugural Alumni Cruise
Alumni, faculty and guests of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) embarked for a four-night adventure on the high seas March 24th, 2019. Aboard the Carnival Liberty, more than 150 cruisers headed for the Bahamas, docking in Nassau and Freeport. The trip began in Port Canaveral, FL where the group checked in, received FNU swag and had a time of meet-and-greet, allowing alumni and faculty to mingle and introduce their guests to one another. Along with the sunshine and relaxation, attendees … [Read more...]
