Paul Florsheim had always been impressed with the story of Mary Breckinridge. In 1983, inspired by her fearless service, he traveled to Leslie County, Ky., to become a Courier. As a Courier, Paul traveled from clinic to clinic to assist doctors and nurses with routine medical procedures. Some of his more eye-opening experiences included holding down a young boy who was just six or seven years old so he could have an infected boil lanced and administrating a pregnancy test to a woman who … [Read more...]
2017 Nurse-Midwifery Virtual Event Recap – Are we answering the call of Mary Breckinridge?
From October 1-7, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) collaborated with nurse-midwives, faculty, and health care providers to present 2017’s Mission Focused: Nurse-Midwives Answering the Call virtual event. Each year during National Midwifery Week in October, FNU presents this exciting event to explore the experiences of Certified Nurse-Midwives who are passionate leaders committed to better care for women and families. The closing session, titled “Nurse-Midwives on a Mission: How Can I Make a … [Read more...]
