Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is excited to share this spring’s Circle of Caring winners. The University’s Circle of Caring Award recognizes FNU faculty and staff members who go above and beyond in upholding our mission and contributing to our Culture of Caring. Nominations for this award are considered based on the following Culture of Caring characteristics: professionalism, mutual support, respect, positive communication and inclusivity. This term’s faculty winner is FNU instructor … [Read more...]
The 2020 FNU President’s Annual Report: The Challenges and Triumphs of 2020
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, social justice and reform, political turmoil, and the completion of the move to the Versailles campus, 2020 was unlike any other year in the history of FNU. Still, the university maintained its course, relying on our strategic plan to guide our actions and measure our progress. The 2020 President’s Annual Report takes a close look at each of the university’s six strategic plan goals and our progress toward achieving them. The Report includes feature stories on the … [Read more...]
Frontier Faculty and Staff Recognized At 2021 ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) had the opportunity to attend the 66th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held virtually from Sunday, May 23 to Tuesday, May 25, 2021. FNU is excited to highlight the many FNU representatives who were recognized and received awards during this year’s ACNM Conference. We commend all of these individuals for their excellent work as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards, Honors and ACNM … [Read more...]
FNU Alumni Spotlight: Mychal Pilia
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Alumni, Mychal Pilia, CNM, first became familiar with midwifery when her sister decided to have a home birth. “Of course, when I heard, I responded with all of the typical things midwives hear like that’s not going to be as safe, and what if something goes wrong?” Pilia laughs. “Then, through her pregnancy and delivery, I learned about midwives and the kind of care that they offer, and I quickly changed my perspective.” Although Pilia’s sister’s first … [Read more...]
FNU Offers New Course Focused on Providing Culturally Competent and Safe Care
In alignment with the school’s mission of providing accessible nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner education to prepare competent, entrepreneurial, ethical, and compassionate leaders in primary care to serve all individuals with an emphasis on women and families in diverse, rural, and underserved populations, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is excited to offer its new course, “Introduction to Cultural Safety.” As our country continues to face racism and discrimination, FNU remains … [Read more...]
Frontier Nursing University Celebrates Nurses Week May 6-12th
Each year, Frontier Nursing University looks forward to May, when we join with the American Nurses Association (ANA) in celebrating National Nurses Week. Although these celebrations have looked a bit different the past two years, the enthusiasm has only increased. As of this year, National Nurses Week has become National Nurses Month, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has seen a heightened … [Read more...]
The Road to Dreams Fulfilled
Nancy Reinhart, MPH, CNM, Class 155 knew what she was looking for, and was willing to travel as far as necessary to find it. Her journey has taken her from her hometown of Louisville to Hyden, Kentucky; Fort Hood, Texas; Shiprock, New Mexico; and, currently, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The common theme behind every choice and step she has made has been her drive to serve rural and underserved communities. Even with that as her guide, however, Reinhart did not set out to be a nurse-midwife. That … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates the Virtual International Day of The Midwife through Online Conference
The Frontier Nursing University (FNU) community is proud to once again celebrate and sponsor the annual Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM). VIDM is a 24-hour free online conference that will take place Tuesday, May 4, and Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The event is intended for nurse-midwives and anyone interested in childbirth irrespective of international geographic borders. This year’s conference will be exceptionally informative with over 40 speakers presenting - a record for the … [Read more...]
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