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...]
Graduate Nursing School: What’s It Like to Be A Student at FNU?
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has a long history of caring for and serving women and families. Students who are new to Frontier can expect to find a community of nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners, and educators who celebrate a Culture of Caring with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations. Through FNU’s distance learning program, students can earn a graduate degree in their community while being supported by a passionate faculty, staff and student network. Early coursework is … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Front Lines: Sunoz “Sunny” Soroosh Answers the Call at Makeshift Hospital in New York City
The Frontier community is proud to have students and alumni serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are committed to sharing their stories in order to provide insight, hope, and encouragement. Thank you to all the health care workers who are risking their own well-being daily to serve our nation. Click here to read more stories of courage and dedication.The past several months have been rife with troubling news as we have seen a global pandemic change our daily lives. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]
Graduate Nursing School: What Degrees Does FNU Offer?
At Frontier Nursing University (FNU), it is our goal to inspire prospective nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners in need of a flexible schedule to complete their educational goals. Our specialty lies in giving our students the opportunity to work in their home and local community through web-based, distance learning. We offer a variety of programs to help you further your career to the highest level, including a Master of Science in Nursing program, a Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and … [Read more...]
Graduate Nursing School: What Should I Expect From FNU Faculty?
For more than 80 years, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has helped shape some of the most renowned nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners in the United States, and there is little doubt that much of that can be owed to the hard work and dedication of our faculty. While we use a distance-education learning model, there isn’t much that feels “distant” when it comes to our community. As students learn and provide care in their home communities, FNU faculty are committed to being present and … [Read more...]
Faculty and Staff Recognized At 2020 ACNM Conference
Faculty, staff, preceptors and students of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) recently had the opportunity to attend the 65th Annual American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Meeting, held virtually from May 29 - June 2, 2020. We want 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 tireless efforts as nurse-midwifery leaders. Awards/HonorsCathy Collins-Fulea, DNP - Inducted as … [Read more...]
FNU Graduate and Faculty Member Dr. Catherine Collins-Fulea Succeeds Dr. Susan Stone as President of American College of Nurse-Midwives
We are proud to announce that Catherine Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM, FACNM, and Assistant Professor at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) was officially inducted as the new president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) at the organization’s annual meeting on May 31. ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. Dr. Collins-Fulea, who also received her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from … [Read more...]
Myth Busters: Using a Nurse-Midwife
An increasing number of women are turning to nurse-midwives for their care, but many myths still exist around the nature of the relationship. Here are 5 of the most common myths, busted. MYTH #1: Nurse-midwives have minimal education.FACT: Certified nurse-midwives must have extensive education and are required to pass a national certification exam. The majority of certified nurse-midwives earn their bachelor's degrees, begin working as registered nurses, and then go back to school for … [Read more...]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 17
- Next Page »
