From serving in the U.S. Army to being a nursing student, Angelo John “Ajay” Jamora, RNC-MNN, CLC is pursuing big dreams to serve his community. Ajay, a student at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) already has a long history of providing care for those in the service. He first served at Fort Gordon, Ga. as head nurse of the OB/GYN clinic and assistant head nurse for Family and Community Medicine. His career then took him to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was the interim head nurse of AP/GYN and … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts “Call the Midwife” Screening Event for Season 7 Premiere
For the sixth consecutive year, Frontier Nursing University hosted free a reception and screening event of the hit PBS show, “Call the Midwife,” Season 7 on March 22, 2018. The PBS drama “Call the Midwife” follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of the deprived Poplar district of London's desperately poor East End, providing the poorest women with the best possible care. Season 7 premiered on PBS on March 15, 2018. Frontier Nursing … [Read more...]
Earn Your MSN With FNU’s ADN Bridge Entry Option
What Is the ADN Bridge Entry Option? At Frontier Nursing University, our mission is to enable the next generation of nurses and caregivers to achieve their dream and earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree through a flexible, affordable course structure that works with their unique lifestyles. We offer a wide range of nursing programs to our students, but if you currently have an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), our ADN Bridge Entry Option is an affordable, flexible, and fast … [Read more...]
VIDM Features FNU President as Keynote Speaker
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has been educating students in the field of nurse-midwifery for nearly 80 years. FNU president and certified nurse-midwife Susan Stone will have the opportunity to share FNU’s vision and present on the topic of nurse-midwifery this May as a keynote speaker for the 2018 Virtual International Day of the Midwife. In its tenth year, the Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) is an annual online conference which celebrates the International Day of the … [Read more...]
Why the DNP? Four Reasons to Consider the Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is a top-tier nursing institution dedicated to providing an outstanding education. Ten years ago, FNU raised the bar by offering an advanced degree: the Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, CPC, FACNM, Interim Dean and Program Director of Post Master’s DNP at FNU answers common questions potential students ask about the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and why they should consider it. Dr. Slager became a Certified … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Donna Bredenberg, APRN, FNP-BC
Donna Bredenberg, APRN, FNP-BC celebrates her roots as a native Appalachian and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate in a role that serves an urban population of patients. Growing up just 20 minutes away from the American birthplace of midwifery and family nursing in Hyden, Ky., Donna left the Appalachian region for undergrad but returned to the area to attend Frontier for her MSN program, where she graduated in 2014. Now, Donna serves urban youth and adult patients as a pediatric oncology … [Read more...]
The Gift of Precepting – Susan Clapp, CNM
In the life of Susan Clapp, CNM, precepting is a gift that is both given and received. Susan was working in Labor & Delivery after receiving her LPN in 1992. At the time, one of her instructors who was a nurse-midwife got Susan very interested in the profession, but life took over. Between a husband and two babies, Susan’s dream of being a midwife sat in the wings until another midwife started working on her floor. Susan enrolled in Frontier Nursing University (FNU) in Class 81 and … [Read more...]
How To Become A Nurse-Midwife
Interested in becoming a certified nurse-midwife but aren’t sure where to start? Fortunately, beginning your career as a - certified nurse-midwife is easy and effective with a master’s degree from Frontier Nursing University! But what exactly do you learn on the journey to becoming a nurse-midwife and how do you know if it’s the right path for you? Learn more about the steps you can take to become a nurse-midwife and the programs we offer below. What Is A Nurse-Midwife? First and … [Read more...]
