2019 is drawing to a close at Frontier Nursing University! Below are some of our highlights from a truly wonderful 2019. Be sure to watch the “Year in Review 2019” video at the bottom of the post as well. Commencement FNU celebrated its 80th anniversary this year! Commencement took place in Lexington, Ky. for the first time, where 265 graduates attended with their families and friends. We welcomed keynote speaker Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the second woman and the first African … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates National Rural Health Day
On November 21, 2019, healthcare providers and organizations across the country came together to celebrate National Rural Health Day (NRHD). Organized by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health, NRHD is an opportunity to celebrate the “Power of Rural” by bringing to light the unique challenges that rural communities face and the efforts of rural healthcare providers to address these challenges. Frontier Nursing University (FNU) participated in the NRHD festivities by … [Read more...]
Recapping A Successful NP Week Virtual Event
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) celebrated National Nurse Practitioner (NP) Week by hosting a free virtual event from Nov. 11-15. Four sessions presented by FNU leaders educated viewers on various topics affecting NPs everywhere. Viewers were also able to receive continuing education (CE) credits from two sessions, which are still available for those who have not yet participated! Here is a recap of each of our NP Week Virtual Event sessions. FREE CE: Reflective Practice: A … [Read more...]
Free Virtual Event for Upcoming NP Week
National Nurse Practitioner Week is November 10-16, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting a virtual event for nurse practitioners (NPs) and those considering a career as an advanced practice nurse. Featured topics include improving sepsis care, treating post-traumatic stress disorder and using reflective practices as a leadership enhancement tool. Nurse practitioners and others can participate in this free event online at Frontier.edu/NPWeek. The Empower 2019 FNU … [Read more...]
FNU Hosts Fifth Annual Virtual Event for National Midwifery Week
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...]
