Frontier Nursing University (FNU) joined thousands of nurse-midwives across the country to celebrate National Midwifery Week from Sept. 29 - Oct. 5. FNU hosted its fifth annual virtual event focused on healthcare team communication and perinatal mental health, featuring sessions delivered by nurse-midwifery leaders. Here’s a recap of the sessions in case you missed them: Healthcare Team Communication FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FACNM, FAAN, kicked off the week by hosting … [Read more...]
2018 Year in Review
2018 is wrapping up at Frontier Nursing University (FNU)! From individual student accomplishments to the Versailles campus acquisition, it was truly an exciting year to be part of the FNU community. Below are some of our highlights from 2018. Be sure to watch the “2018 FNU Year in Review” video at the bottom of the post as well. Excellence in Teaching Frontier’s MSN and PGC programs received continued accreditation from the Board of Commissioners of the Accreditation Commission for … [Read more...]
FNU Virtual Event Calls NPs to be Innovator-Leaders in the Field and at Home
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) placed a specific call on nurse practitioners during its National NP Week Virtual Event from Nov. 11-16. FNU educates nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives and prepares them to establish and/or manage a practice including innovative methods of providing primary care services. Through featured virtual sessions, nurse practitioners were urged to raise the standards by being innovator-leaders in their professional and personal lives. Becoming … [Read more...]
What to Expect for FNU’s National Nurse Practitioner Week Virtual Event
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 11-18, and Frontier Nursing University is once again celebrating with its annual virtual event. The schedule is set for the “Answer the Call to Service” NP Week free online sessions. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in two free continuing education opportunities. The first session begins on November 12 at 6 p.m. EST, with Dr. Heather A. Shlosser, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC … [Read more...]
Building a Diverse Midwifery Workforce in the United States to Improve Maternity Care Outcomes
By: Dr. Susan Stone, Frontier Nursing University President Frontier Nursing University, a leading educator in graduate nursing and midwifery, strives to bring greater awareness to the important role of nurse-midwives and provide resources for others who may be thinking about a career in nurse-midwifery. We advocate for integrating midwifery into the health care system to improve access to care, as nurse-midwives play an integral role in maternity and primary care for women and … [Read more...]
Explore Sessions from This Year’s National Midwifery Week Virtual Event
Sessions are in place for Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) annual virtual event celebrating National Midwifery Week. From September 30 - October 6, FNU will host the free event, themed “Answer the Call to Service,” online. Anyone can visit the website to hear from this year’s outstanding speakers and participate in a free continuing education opportunity. The event kicks off with a free Continuing Education session, Female Sexual Health and Cancer Survivorship: Art, Science and … [Read more...]
FNU Features Exciting Lineup of Virtual Events for 2018-19
Fall Term at Frontier Nursing University (FNU) rings in a vibrant series of annual virtual events. The goal of the FNU Virtual Events series is to share ideas and knowledge with current and prospective nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners that will help improve care for women and families. These events are FREE and open to the public, and we invite you to join us in these important discussions. Below is the current lineup: September 30-October 6: National Midwifery Week Virtual … [Read more...]
VIDM Features FNU President as Keynote Speaker
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) has been educating students in the field of nurse-midwifery for nearly 80 years. FNU president and certified nurse-midwife Susan Stone will have the opportunity to share FNU’s vision and present on the topic of nurse-midwifery this May as a keynote speaker for the 2018 Virtual International Day of the Midwife. In its tenth year, the Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM) is an annual online conference which celebrates the International Day of the … [Read more...]
