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...]
Alumni Spotlight: Nurse-Midwife Iniko Sallee Earning DNP To Educate
Certified nurse-midwife (CNM) Iniko Sallee became a nurse-midwife to build deeper relationships with her patients, and now she is completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) to educate others following in her footsteps.Iniko graduated from Frontier Nursing University (FNU) in 2018 with her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (Class 148) with a specialty in nurse-midwifery. Prior to earning her MSN, she worked as a labor and delivery staff and charge nurse for 17 years. “While I … [Read more...]
Winter Term Circle of Caring Award Winners Announced
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce our faculty and staff winners of the Winter term 2020 Circle of Caring Award: Sharon Weyer and Michelle Janes.The Circle of Caring Award is given to recognize 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 were submitted anonymously by faculty and staff. A committee then voted on each nomination based on the following Culture of Caring … [Read more...]
The Impact Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners Can Make In Solving The Opioid Crisis
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), America makes up less than five percent of the world’s population, yet we consume nearly one-third of the global supply of opioids. More often than not, this high use of opioids is an abuse of medication and street drugs rather than a healthy, prescription dose. According to the most recent information from drugabuse.gov, we are currently losing an average of 128 Americans every day from opioid overdoses. As this trend continues to … [Read more...]
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale Advocates for Future Nurse Practitioners in Florida
Dr. Vicky Stone-Gale, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP is a family nurse practitioner (FNP) and assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University (FNU). With over 34 years of nursing experience under her belt, and 28 of those years as an NP, Vicky continues to serve patients and pave the way for future nurse practitioners (NPs) in Florida. When Vicky first became an NP, a mentor helped guide her through the legislative process. She immensely enjoyed it and witnessed many changes as a result, inspiring … [Read more...]
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