Frontier Nursing University

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Frontier Nursing University was founded in 1939 by Mary Breckinridge and was originally established as the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery.

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About Frontier Nursing University

Frontier Nursing University specializes in Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Education.

Frontier Nursing University: The Birthplace of Nurse-Midwifery and Family Nursing in America.

FNU was founded in 1939 by Mary Breckinridge and was originally established as the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery. She had a vision of educating nurse-midwives to improve the healthcare of women and families in rural America. FNU has since grown to become one of the largest not for profit universities in the United States for advanced nursing and midwifery education.

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  1. Frontier Nursing University
    Versailles, Ky. – Frontier Nursing University (FNU), located in Versailles, Ky., was announced as the private college and university recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award, presented annua...
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    Addressing the Growing Need for Certified Nurse-Midwives

    Frontier Nursing University posted a topic in CNM

    According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nurses and midwives represent more than 50 percent of the current shortage of healthcare workers. In fact, WHO estimates that an additional nine million nurses and midwives will be needed globally by ...
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    Interpersonal Skills Lacking in Healthcare

    Frontier Nursing University posted a topic in General Nursing

    Communication and team-building issues can be mitigated through proper training. Every member of a health care team has the responsibility to the patient to step up, be vocal and demonstrate mutual respect toward his or her colleagues. These types of...