Heidi Hagan is a current Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student working to become a Certified Nurse-Midwife, a passion born from her own life experience. In 2003, Hagan went through a life-changing and devastating event when her first child was unexpectedly lost at term. Hagan said the incident was one of the most challenging times of her life, but because of the incredible midwife who supported her through the tragedy, she now has a clear vision of her future. She wants to become a … [Read more...]
Frontier University Celebrates Their 2020 Homecoming Award Winners
Each year, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumni and faculty gather for fun, fellowship, sharing memories and to celebrate the accomplishments of their peers at the annual Homecoming event. Although COVID-19 prevented the university from hosting an in-person gathering this fall, the university still worked hard to honor those who have shined exceptionally bright this year through its annual Homecoming awards. The annual Homecoming awards fall into two primary categories including The … [Read more...]
More nurse-midwives needed to address racial disparities in maternity care
Every October, we pause to celebrate National Midwifery Week and the important work of midwives around the globe. This year was particularly special given the World Health Organization’s (WHO) designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. We also use this time to bring greater awareness to the rising maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Approximately 700 women die per year during pregnancy and childbirth, the most of any developed country, leaving hundreds of newborns to … [Read more...]
FNU Spotlight: The Remarkable Friendship of Dr. Linda Cole, DNP, CNM, and Lisa Ross, DNP, CNM
In 1994, Dr. Linda Cole began her career as a nurse-midwife at the Maternity Center of East Tennessee. During Dr. Cole’s time at the maternity center, it received a new name to honor an exceptional nurse-midwife who had worked at the facility, had served as a mentor to Linda, and the Maternity Center of East Tennessee became the Lisa Ross Birth and Women’s Center in 2000. Seven years after the birth center renaming, Dr. Cole found herself on the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC) … [Read more...]
Featured Preceptor: Cohava Kasaev-Chanimov
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 Cohava Kasaev-Chanimov, is being honored as FNU’s Featured Preceptor for the 2020 summer term due to her … [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...]
FNU Celebrates National Midwifery Week with Virtual Event
National Midwifery Week is October 4-10, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting their 6th annual virtual event dedicated to nurse-midwifery. This year’s free event is themed Empower 2020 Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Everyone is invited to participate in this exciting experience, which will exhibit presentations from passionate leaders in nurse-midwifery as they explore ways in which the community can commit to better care for women and families. To get things … [Read more...]
How FNU Transitioned In-Person Sessions to Online Success During COVID-19
While Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has been using a distance education model for more than thirty years, it has always relied on critical in-person sessions of training and fellowship to nurture student success. When COVID-19 began to pose a severe threat in the United States, FNU leadership knew they needed to find a way to keep students safe, while still providing quality education. Now more than ever, the country realizes the value of qualified nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives, and … [Read more...]
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