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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech as Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Versailles, Ky, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce that Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been named the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO).

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  • Versailles, Ky, Sept. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is proud to announce that Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been named the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO).
  • We know she will continue to provide the direction, passion, and leadership necessary to further the essential work of FNUs Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • The five SIGs are International Students in Nursing, LGBTQIA+ Students in Nursing, Men in Nursing, Military/Veterans in Nursing, and Students of Color in Nursing.
  • I am so honored to accept the role of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Frontier Nursing University, Dr. Alexander-Delpech said.

Frontier Nursing University’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program Ranked Number 3 By U.S. News and World Report

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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We are even prouder of our more than 2,900 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates who are providing much-needed care to their communities across the country.

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  • We are even prouder of our more than 2,900 Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) graduates who are providing much-needed care to their communities across the country.
  • Founded in 1939 as the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery, FNU has a long history of innovation and leadership in nursing and midwifery education.
  • This led to the formation of the first Family Nurse Practitioner program in the United States and the university changed its name to the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing to reflect the addition of the FNP program in 1970.
  • In 2021, Frontier was named a Great College to Work For by the Great Colleges to Work For program.

Frontier Nursing University to Host NP Week Virtual Event focused on health equity and substance use disorders

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Abuse report found that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder.

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  • The National Survey on Drug Use and Abuse report found that 1 in 12 American adults have a substance use disorder.
  • In order to address the epidemic of substance abuse disorders, primary care nurse practitioners must universally assess, screen, and diagnose all clients.
  • Frontier Nursing University has more than 80 years of experience in delivering graduate nursing and midwifery programs.
  • Degrees and options offered include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Post-Graduate Certificates.

Frontier Nursing University virtual event to focus on antiracism, quality improvement and substance use disorders

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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Births can be unpredictable and midwives need to be prepared for rare events that can have harmful effects for clients.

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  • Births can be unpredictable and midwives need to be prepared for rare events that can have harmful effects for clients.
  • Frontier Nursing University has more than 80 years of experience in delivering graduate nursing and midwifery programs.
  • Degrees and options offered include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Post-Graduate Certificates.
  • In 2021, Frontier was named a Great College to Work For by the Great Colleges to Work For program.

Dr. Khara’ Jefferson Named Director of Frontier Nursing University’s DNP Program

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Versailles, Kentucky, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University announced that Khara Jefferson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, will be the new Director of the universitys Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program beginning September 26, 2021.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Sept. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University announced that Khara Jefferson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, will be the new Director of the universitys Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program beginning September 26, 2021.
  • Dr. Jefferson replaces Dr. Jane Houston, DNP CNM FACNM, who has served as the DNP Director since 2019.
  • Dr. Jefferson, who is now an assistant professor at Frontier, obtained her DNP from FNU in early 2017 and began teaching quality improvement methodology in FNUs DNP Program shortly thereafter.
  • I am very excited to embark on my new role as the DNP Program Director, Dr. Jefferson said.

Frontier Nursing University Named A “2021 Great College to Work For”

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Great College to Work For and to be named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll, said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone.

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  • We are incredibly honored to be recognized as a Great College to Work For and to be named to the Great Colleges Honor Roll, said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone.
  • This is a reflection of our commitment to value the needs and contributions of every individual at Frontier.
  • It is a great place to work because we have outstanding people who are fully committed to our students and our mission.
  • The Great Colleges to Work For program is one of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country.

Frontier Nursing University Endows Scholarship Aimed at Increasing Diversity in Health Care

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Monday, May 17, 2021
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b'Versailles, KY, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University has endowed a new scholarship to support African American, Black, Native American, and Alaskan Native students.

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  • b'Versailles, KY, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University has endowed a new scholarship to support African American, Black, Native American, and Alaskan Native students.
  • Additionally, the fund will grow over time from investment and ongoing fundraising targeted for scholarships.\nThe new scholarship joins a comprehensive list of financial support for FNU\xe2\x80\x99s students.
  • Degrees and options offered include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Post-Graduate Certificates.
  • To learn more about FNU and the programs and degrees offered, please visit Frontier.edu .\n'

Dr. Geraldine Young Selected As One of UAB School of Nursing’s “70 Visionary Leaders”

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Versailles, KY, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP has been selected as one of 70 Visionary Leaders by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing.

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  • Versailles, KY, March 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDCES, FAANP has been selected as one of 70 Visionary Leaders by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing.
  • Dr. Young, whose service in the nursing profession spans over 20 years, joined FNU in the fall of 2019.
  • As a graduate of the UAB School of Nursing, I am truly honored to be selected as a Visionary Leader, Dr. Young said.
  • As a Visionary Leader Award recipient, Dr. Young will be honored at one of several virtual events to be held in April in celebration of the UAB School of Nursings 70th anniversary.

Frontier Nursing University Faculty Member Dr. Catherine Collins-Fulea Named President of American College of Nurse-Midwives

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
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Collins-Fulea, who also received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from FNU, succeeds FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, as ACNMs president.

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  • Collins-Fulea, who also received her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from FNU, succeeds FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, as ACNMs president.
  • Stone, who has been president at FNU since 2001, served as the ACNM president for the past two years.
  • Collins-Fulea, who joined the faculty at FNU in January 2019, has been active professionally on both the state and national levels with ACNM.
  • Degrees and options offered include Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Post-Graduate Certificates.

Frontier Nursing University Welcomes Dr. Geraldine Young as New Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Versailles, Kentucky, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, FAANP, has been appointed as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) at Frontier Nursing University.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, March 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CDE, FAANP, has been appointed as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) at Frontier Nursing University.
  • We are so proud to welcome Dr. Geraldine Young to Frontier Nursing University, said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FAAN, FACNM.
  • It is truly an honor and a pleasure to be selected as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Frontier Nursing University, Dr. Young said.
  • In 2017, FNU established the position of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO), which is a member of the Presidents Cabinet.