When Wendy Parker-Wood’s family visited the Big House at the Frontier Nursing Service (FNS) grounds, Wendy knew it was a place she wanted to be. The then 12-year-old Wendy was fascinated by the stories her mother told of volunteering as a Christmas secretary at FNS in the 1930s, and she felt a strong connection to the work the Couriers did there. In her senior year of high school in 1966, Wendy traveled to Wendover to participate in the Courier Program. She rode horses, grocery shopped for … [Read more...]
FNU to host 8th Annual Diversity Impact Student Conference
If you want to make a difference in providing care to rural and underserved communities, consider this your personal invitation. On June 7-10, 2018, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold the 8th annual Diversity Impact Student Conference, a one-of-a-kind experience designed to “Promote Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education.” When: June 7-10, 2018 Who: If you are currently a FNU student or FNU Alumnus, this event is FREE … [Read more...]
Frontier Continues Valuable Partnership with Drexel
While earning a degree in the medical field is certainly beneficial to aspiring health professionals, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) takes the educational experience one step further. For the third consecutive year, FNU is partnering with Drexel University to bring midwifery students an Interprofessional Education Simulation Learning Experience. This groundbreaking program fosters collaboration among health providers, initiates interprofessional communication to improve patient care, and … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates Recent Jonas Scholar Graduates
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce four Post-Master’s DNP students as Jonas Scholars for the 2016-2018 Cohort. FNU first forged a partnership with the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare in 2015, with the goal to identify and invest in high-potential doctoral nursing Scholars. The Scholars program supports educational development of new nursing faculty and stimulates models for joint faculty appointments between schools of nursing and clinical affiliates. The … [Read more...]
Courier Spotlight: Joan Todd
Joan Todd decided to become a Courier in 1953 through the influence of two women well-connected with Frontier Nursing Service (FNS). Joan’s grandmother had befriended Mary Breckinridge in college, and her mother had served as a Courier in her younger years. Although she was hesitant, Joan traveled to Wendover in 1953 to take part in the program. Joan served in many roles as a Courier, such as organizing medications, removing the expired medications and stocking new shipments. She also … [Read more...]
A Look into the FNU Student Experience
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a student at Frontier Nursing University (FNU)? The video below offers an inside look at FNU. Hear from nurse-midwife and nurse practitioner students as they describe their unique experiences. You can also read some of their comments below. Do you have a story of your own to share? Send it to us at FNUnews@frontier.edu. Madison Huff, Nurse Practitioner Student “The distance education has been really great because with this day and age both … [Read more...]
FNU Alumni and Faculty Contribute to Textbook Awarded First Place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Maternal-Child Health
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is excited to announce that the book, Freestanding Birth Centers: Innovation, Evidence, Optimal Outcomes, written by several FNU faculty members and alumni, was awarded first place in the 2017 American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards in Maternal-Child Health. Since 1969, AJN has published an annual list of the best in nursing publishing. The AJN Book of the Year program is a prestigious competition that garners the attention of the medical … [Read more...]
Meet FNU’s New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch, DNP, MPH, CDP, CNM, FACNM
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is seeing yet another one of its diversity initiatives realized through Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch in her new role as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Maria’s new position, which she assumed on October 1, is designed to guide the institution on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion. Dr. Valentin-Welch has over 30 years of teaching experience, including her role at Frontier as an assistant professor since 2013. Through extensive work with marginalized … [Read more...]
