This year, National Nurse Practitioner Week will take place November 8-14, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting its fifth annual virtual event dedicated to nurse practitioners. This year’s theme is Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Over the course of the week, Empower 2020: Year of the Nurse and the Midwife will explore the experiences of nurse practitioners who are committed to better care for families, women and underserved populations. Throughout … [Read more...]
FNU’s 6th Annual Midwifery Week Virtual Event Was A Success
Once again, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) joined thousands of nurse-midwives across the country to celebrate National Midwifery Week from Oct 4- 10. Throughout this exciting week, FNU hosted its 6th annual virtual event, Empower, which explored how the midwife community can commit to better care for women and families during these unprecedented times. Here’s a recap of the sessions in case you missed them: Life of the Nurse-Midwife To get things started, FNU faculty Jeneen A. Lomax, … [Read more...]
More nurse-midwives needed to address racial disparities in maternity care
Every October, we pause to celebrate National Midwifery Week and the important work of midwives around the globe. This year was particularly special given the World Health Organization’s (WHO) designation of 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. We also use this time to bring greater awareness to the rising maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Approximately 700 women die per year during pregnancy and childbirth, the most of any developed country, leaving hundreds of newborns to … [Read more...]
FNU Celebrates National Midwifery Week with Virtual Event
National Midwifery Week is October 4-10, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting their 6th annual virtual event dedicated to nurse-midwifery. This year’s free event is themed Empower 2020 Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Everyone is invited to participate in this exciting experience, which will exhibit presentations from passionate leaders in nurse-midwifery as they explore ways in which the community can commit to better care for women and families. To get things … [Read more...]
FNU’s Dean of Nursing Joan Slager Selected as a 2020 American Academy of Nursing Fellow
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce that Dean of Nursing, Dr. Joan Slager has been selected as one of the American Academy of Nursing’s 2020 class of new fellows.Dr. Slager was a member of FNU’s first CNEP graduate class in 1991 and proceeded to complete her Master of Science in Nursing in 1993. Early on in her career, Dr. Slager helped to establish Bronson Women’s Service in Kalamazoo, Mich., which is now the state’s largest midwifery service. Dr. Slager has spent over 20 … [Read more...]
National Nurses Week Will Be Celebrated Throughout May
Every year, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) participates in the American Nurses Association (ANA)’s National Nurses Week, honoring the hard work and dedication of nurses across the country.This year, as part of the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife as appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the ANA is expanding National Nurses Week, traditionally celebrated from May 6 to May 12 each year, to a month-long celebration in May to expand opportunities to elevate and celebrate nursing. The … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Front Lines: Amanda Dunham Expands Telehealth Availability
The Frontier community is proud to have students and alumni serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the next few weeks, we are committed to sharing their stories in order to provide insight, hope and encouragement. Thank you to all the health care workers who are risking their own well-being daily to serve our nation. Click here to read more stories of courage and dedication. There have been many stories and statements suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed … [Read more...]
FNU Sponsors the 2020 Virtual International Day of the Midwife May 4 – 5
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to sponsor this year's Virtual International Day of the Midwife (VIDM)! In the spirit of the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife appointed by the World Health Organization (WHO), VIDM is a 24-hour free online conference taking place on Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, 2020, for nurse-midwives and anyone interested in childbirth. This year, expect to hear from several fantastic keynote speakers and student speakers during the online virtual … [Read more...]
