Each of the graduate programs at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is offered through distance education where students complete coursework online and clinical hours in their own communities across the country. The convenience that distance education brings to nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner students is one of FNU’s primary advantages, but it can also present unique challenges in locating quality clinical sites and preceptors to meet each student’s needs. Preceptors (nurse-midwives, nurse … [Read more...]
FNU Faculty and Staff Recognized at ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently attended the 64th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held May 18-22, 2019 in National Harbor, Maryland. We want to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards at the ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their tireless efforts as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards/Honors Cathy Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM - President-Elect for ACNM Elois … [Read more...]
FNU Graduate Brings First RAM Clinic to Western Kentucky
Western Kentucky is one of the many rural areas around the country where a lack of resources prevents residents from receiving proper, full-scope medical care. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate Linda Pierce, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is looking to change that. Inspired by FNU’s mission and her own personal calling, Linda is helping bring the first-ever Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic to Madisonville, Ky. in September 2019. Remote Area Medical (RAM) is a major nonprofit provider of free … [Read more...]
Preceptor Spotlight: Terry Sims, FNP
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Preceptor Terry Sims, FNP, was honored as FNU’s “Featured Preceptor” for the 2019 Spring Term. Terry was … [Read more...]
FNU Attends KCNPNM Conference
Covington, Ky. - Representatives of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) took part in the 31st Annual Kentucky Coalition Nurse Practitioner and Nurse-Midwifery (KCNPNM) Conference beginning on Wednesday, April 24. Over 50 exhibitors, including several higher education institutes, gathered at the Covington Convention Center to connect with guests. The two-day exhibition window of the conference brought approximately 600 attendees. The FNU booth received many interested visitors, several of which … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Jason Hone
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of faculty, students, alumni and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Jason Hone, BSN, RN is answering the call to advocate for future patients, influencing the reform of a major healthcare … [Read more...]
FNU Distance Education Programs Earn National Recognition
Rankings by several top researchers and sources have recognized Frontier Nursing University (FNU) as one of the leading nursing education programs in the country, particularly in the category of distance education. Released in January 2019, the US News & World Report ranked FNU as #47 of the Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs. Programs were ranked based on factors such as graduation rates, academic and career support services offered to students and admissions selectivity. US … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Beth Sheeran, RN
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Beth Sheeran, RN is a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) who is making waves both domestically and globally. Beth, who is in Family Nurse Practitioner (Class 166), is improving sexual assault care in her community while helping develop content for an open access online curriculum for international nursing students. Beth practices in Spokane, Wash., in an emergency room setting where she cares for an urban population. She is cross-trained in domestic … [Read more...]
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