National Nurse Practitioner Week is always an exciting time for Frontier Nursing University (FNU). This year was particularly noteworthy as the celebration corresponded with the 50th anniversary of FNU’s Family Nurse Practitioner program, which was the first of its kind in the United States. In honor of this important week, FNU hosted its fifth annual virtual event to educate, support, and encourage those in the nursing field. This year’s virtual event was themed Empower 2020 and ran Nov. … [Read more...]
FNU Virtual Event to Focus on Anxiety in Children, Telehealth and Implicit Bias in Healthcare
This year, National Nurse Practitioner Week will take place November 8-14, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting its fifth annual virtual event dedicated to nurse practitioners. This year’s theme is Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Over the course of the week, Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife will explore the experiences of nurse practitioners who are committed to better care for families, women and underserved populations. Throughout … [Read more...]
7 Ways FNU Alumni Can Stay Involved
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is much more than an educational institution - it is a community of like-minded nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, caregivers, advocates and friends dedicated to serving the underserved across the U.S. and abroad. When a student graduates from Frontier, they remain an essential part of the FNU community, joining over 8,000 graduates who bring care to their local areas. FNU alumni have various opportunities to stay connected, supported, encouraged and engaged … [Read more...]
Faculty Spotlight: Family Nurse Practitioner Diane John Works to Improve Health Outcomes in Florida Community
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) associate professor Diane John, PhD, ARNP, FNP-BC understands the importance of giving back to the community. Diane recently collaborated with several faculty and leaders to host a virtual session for National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week. They held a panel discussion to talk about how each is involved in his/her community, and Diane shared some of the many ways she is active in her Broward County, Fla. community. Diane sits on the board and volunteers at … [Read more...]
Recapping A Successful NP Week Virtual Event
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) celebrated National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week by hosting a free virtual event from Nov. 11-15. Four sessions presented by FNU leaders educated viewers on various topics affecting NPs everywhere. Viewers were also able to receive continuing education (CE) credits from two sessions, which are still available for those who have not yet participated! Here is a recap of each of our NP Week Virtual Event sessions. FREE CE: Reflective Practice: A … [Read more...]
Free Virtual Event for Upcoming NP Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 10-16, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting a virtual event for nurse practitioners (NPs) and those considering a career as an advanced practice nurse. Featured topics include improving sepsis care, treating post-traumatic stress disorder and using reflective practices as a leadership enhancement tool. Nurse practitioners and others can participate in this free event online at Frontier.edu/NPWeek. The Empower 2019 FNU … [Read more...]
FNU Virtual Event Calls NPs to be Innovator-Leaders in the Field and at Home
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) placed a specific call on nurse practitioners during its National NP Week Virtual Event from Nov. 11-16. FNU educates nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives and prepares them to establish and/or manage a practice including innovative methods of providing primary care services. Through featured virtual sessions, nurse practitioners were urged to raise the standards by being innovator-leaders in their professional and personal lives. Becoming … [Read more...]
What to Expect for FNU’s National Nurse Practitioner Week Virtual Event
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 11-18, and Frontier Nursing University is once again celebrating with its annual virtual event. The schedule is set for the “Answer the Call to Service” NP Week free online sessions. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in two free continuing education opportunities. The first session begins on November 12 at 6 p.m. EST, with Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC … [Read more...]
