As the COVID-19 Pandemic took hold of the country last spring, the protocols -- particularly in the first several months -- were to stay inside. Gyms were closed. Many parks had limited access or no parking available. Finding ways to exercise regularly became a challenge. Additionally, as businesses closed or reduced hours, more and more time was spent at home and, for many, a sedentary lifestyle became the norm. It didn’t take long for the jokes and memes to begin and soon the “COVID-15” … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Rachel Featherstone- Filling the Gap of Post-Birth Care
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Student Rachel Featherstone, WHNP-BC, MSN, PMH-C, has spent their career finding problems in the world around them and looking for ways to meet those needs. Originally a member of the United States Army, Featherstone began to think about switching their career path after having a challenging birthing experience within an Army hospital. “I felt disrespected by a lot of the hospital staff and had a very emotionally draining delivery,” Featherstone said. “I … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Jason Hone
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of faculty, students, alumni and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that are focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality health care to underserved and rural populations. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) student Jason Hone, BSN, RN is answering the call to advocate for future patients, influencing the reform of a major healthcare … [Read more...]
Student Spotlight: Kevin Brunacini, APRN, FNP-C
Kevin Brunacini, APRN, FNP-C doesn’t have IV bags, electric beds, or machines to work with in his practice. Instead, he uses his computer, and through the screen is able to serve vulnerable and rural populations. Kevin, a Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice student at Frontier Nursing University (FNU), owns and operates a virtual consultatory medical and nutritional practice called The Diet Doc in Northern Kentucky. The aim of the practice is to transform patients from the inside-out as … [Read more...]
