A strong network of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) students, graduates and preceptors are spearheading a maternity revolution in the United States through their work at birth centers. Birth centers (BCs) are health care facilities for childbirth where care is provided in the midwifery and wellness model. BCs are not hospitals, but rather freestanding entities integrated into the health care system and guided by principles of prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention … [Read more...]
Board Member Spotlight: Peter Schwartz, MD
One of two obstetricians on the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Board, Peter Schwartz, MD brings a unique perspective to Frontier. Peter has assisted in over 4,000 births, but believes that the future of excellence in women’s health care requires more reliance on nurse-midwives. FNU has a reputation for promoting cohesive interactions between nurse-midwives and physicians, and Peter supports that goal with his decisions on the Board. “The future of obstetrics and gynecology dictates the … [Read more...]
Give a Gift from the Heart: Become a Preceptor at FNU
Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) unique distance education model allows its students to complete required experiences in clinical sites in their own communities. Clinical preceptors make this model possible by serving as teachers, role models and mentors to our students across the country. Preceptors truly give meaningful gifts: their time, expertise and unwavering care. The FNU community is incredibly grateful for the thousands of preceptors who have guided its students. With that … [Read more...]
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Stevens DrPHc, CNM, MS
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) alumna Jennifer Stevens DrPHc, CNM, MS uses her nurse-midwifery degree to help women across the world. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Jennifer is a midwife specialist for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Jennifer graduated in 2001 from Frontier’s CNEP (Class 28) and earned her MS in Midwifery at Philadelphia University. She worked for 10 years in a freestanding birth center before a stint with Midwives for Haiti (founded by a fellow FNU alumnus) … [Read more...]
Benefits of ADN Bridge Entry Option
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is spanning the gap between RN and MSN. FNU’s ADN Bridge Entry Option is the solution for registered nurses to receive their master’s degree in a number of specialty programs - without ever having to earn a bachelor’s degree. How ADN Bridge Entry Can Benefit You Are you an RN who has an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and desires to reach the next level? Usually, you’d have to pursue a bachelor’s degree before you could continue on to a master’s program to … [Read more...]
Student Kudos: December 2018
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) seeks to empower its students to make a difference in their communities and in their field. This month, we are highlighting several individuals and groups of students who have been recently recognized for their accomplishments and pursuits to advance their education and enhance the care they provide. Nurse-midwifery student receives 2018 Black Nurses Rock scholarship JaDaun Rawls, RN, Class 172 nurse-midwifery student was given a … [Read more...]
Benefits of Distance Learning
Want To Earn an Advanced Nursing Degree? Try Distance Learning! It seems like these days everyone is doing just about everything online, and that is particularly true when it comes to online courses and distance learning. In fact, according to U.S. News & World Report, there were over 6.3 million students who enrolled in at least one online course as of fall 2016, a growth of more than 5 percent from 2015. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has embraced distance education and provided a … [Read more...]
Student Kudos: November 2018
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) seeks to empower its students to make a difference in their communities and in their field. This month, we are thankful to highlight six students who have been recently recognized for their significant accomplishments and pursuits to better their education and the care they provide. FNU student and alumni on radio to discuss reproductive justice Nurse-midwifery student Jeanine Valrie Logan, MPH, CLS, CNEP (Class 146) and graduate Stephanie Martinez, … [Read more...]
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