A key piece of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduate online nursing specialty programs is securing a preceptor and clinical site. Clinical Site Facilitator Jamie Wheeler, MA, spends her days connecting students with the preceptors and clinicals that best suit their unique needs. Because the preceptor and clinical search can be very challenging and stressful for students, Jamie’s role allows her to focus on one student at a time. She provides them with tools and resources to navigate … [Read more...]
Staff Spotlight: Andrew Dezarn
Andrew Dezarn has been “answering the call” at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) for eight years this May. Andrew is the Associate Director of Financial Aid at FNU, contributing to the mission every day by providing students with ways to fund their education and professional growth. Andrew grew up just 30 miles away from FNU’s Hyden, Ky. campus in Manchester, Ky., where he first heard about FNU. With a bachelor’s in history, he was drawn to FNU as an established, positive force in southeast … [Read more...]
FNU Announces 2017 Fall Term Circle of Caring Award Winners
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is pleased to announce Tonya Nicholson as the faculty recipient and Kayla Turner as the staff recipient of the Fall Term Circle of Caring Award. This award is a recognition for Frontier faculty and staff who go above and beyond everyday duties and strive to uphold FNU’s mission and Culture of Caring. Nominations for this inaugural award were submitted anonymously by faculty, staff and students. A committee then voted on each nomination based on the … [Read more...]
Staff Spotlight – Carisa Lipp
Carisa Lipp has been working with students at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) since the establishment of Frontier’s advising center in 2014. With a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies, Carisa has enjoyed initiating and maintaining relationships with nursing students for over three years. The goal of the Academic Advising team at FNU is to meet regularly with all students to provide support and guidance from the point of admission to graduation. Carisa came to Frontier after … [Read more...]
Staff Spotlight: Katie Moses
At Frontier Nursing University (FNU),the first stop for potential students is through the admissions office. Katie Moses, an FNU admissions officer, is the frontline of customer service for these applicants as they consider pursuing an advanced practice nursing degree at Frontier. She and the admissions department, fluent in all facets of Frontier’s operations, walk applicants through each step of the admissions process and often go the extra mile to explain procedures, policies and detailed … [Read more...]
