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Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Tanya Belcheff as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “We are thrilled that Dr. Belcheff has accepted the role as our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN.
  • “She is an outstanding faculty member and has been very active and passionate in her support of our numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives.
  • “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Dr. Belcheff said.

Frontier Nursing University Names Paula Alexander-Delpech as the University’s First Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success.
  • The role of the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is to fully incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to promote student success and retention throughout the FNU community.
  • “Utilizing her expertise as our first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success is an essential step in infusing DEI efforts throughout the university’s operations.
  • “I am honored to be appointed to this new role as the Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success,” Dr. Alexander-Delpech said.

Frontier Nursing University Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Versailles, KY, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Ky. – Today,  Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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  • Versailles, KY, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Ky. – Today,  Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
  • This is the sixth consecutive year FNU has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipient.
  • “Receiving the INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Education in Excellence in Diversity Award is an honor that is celebrated by everyone at Frontier Nursing University,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FAAN, FACNM.
  • “We embrace this award because it acknowledges Frontier's steps to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at all levels of our university.

Frontier Nursing University Holds Preceptor Celebration Week to Honor Their Important Role in Advanced Practice Nursing

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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Versailles, KY, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) first Preceptor Celebration Week is August 14-18, 2023.

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  • Versailles, KY, Aug. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) first Preceptor Celebration Week is August 14-18, 2023.
  • This event honors the important role that preceptors play in advanced practice nursing education.
  • Preceptors are experienced licensed clinicians who supervise nursing students during their clinical rotations.
  • Their role is to help students translate what they have learned into real-world clinical practice.

Frontier Nursing University Makes 2023 Diversity Impact Conference Available to External Attendees

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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Versailles, Ky, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 8-9, 2023, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold its annual Diversity Impact Conference .

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  • Versailles, Ky, May 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On June 8-9, 2023, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold its annual Diversity Impact Conference .
  • “We are extremely excited about the 2023 Diversity Impact Conference,” said FNU Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN.
  • I’m confident that it will benefit any university, department, or individual.”
    The 2023 Diversity Impact Conference will be conducted via Zoom.
  • For more information about the 2023 Diversity Impact Conference and to register, please visit https://frontier.edu/diversity-impact/ .

Frontier Nursing University President Dr. Susan Stone to Transition to Distinguished Chair of Midwifery

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that university President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, will transition into a new role as the university’s appointed Distinguished Chair of Midwifery.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Feb. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that university President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, will transition into a new role as the university’s appointed Distinguished Chair of Midwifery.
  • The Board of Directors is very pleased to have her continued service to the university as she assumes the Distinguished Chair of Midwifery.”
    Dr. Stone succeeds past Distinguished Chair of Midwifery Dr. Eunice (Kitty) Ernst, who passed away in December 2021.
  • Appointed by the FNU Board of Directors, the purpose of this Chair is to promote midwifery both nationally and internationally.
  • “Susan Stone has left a legacy of growth and transformation at Frontier,” said FNU Dean of Nursing Dr. Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM, FAAN.

Frontier Nursing University Accepting Applications for Summer Service-Learning Program

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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Versailles, Kentucky, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Ky. – Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is accepting applications for its Courier Program.

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  • Versailles, Kentucky, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Ky. – Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is accepting applications for its Courier Program.
  • The Courier Program is an eight-week rural and public health summer service-learning program for college students with an interest in public health, healthcare, or a related field.
  • When BCA chose to begin sponsoring the Courier program in 2017, the company sent two employees to FNU’s former campus in Hyden, Kentucky, to get first-hand experience with the Courier program.
  • For more information about FNU’s Courier summer service-learning program, please contact Lisa Colletti-Jones, Director of Annual Giving and Courier Programs, at [email protected] or 859.251.4728.

Equity in the Workplace a key focus during Frontier Nursing University Virtual Event

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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FNUs virtual event offers four sessions on the latest practices and topics influencing NPs and includes two free continuing education opportunities:

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  • FNUs virtual event offers four sessions on the latest practices and topics influencing NPs and includes two free continuing education opportunities:
    Monday, November 14 at 5:00 p.m.
  • This activity is approved for 1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 0.25 hour of pharmacology) by Frontier Nursing University.
  • Frontier Nursing University has more than 80 years of experience in delivering graduate nursing and midwifery programs.
  • This is the seventh consecutive year FNU has hosted a virtual event in support of National Nurse Practitioner Week.

Frontier Nursing University Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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Versailles, KY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

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  • Versailles, KY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
  • This is the fifth consecutive year FNU has been named as a Health Professions HEED Award recipient.
  • It is an incredible honor to receive the INSIGHT Into Diversity 2022 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for each of the last five years, said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, CNM, DNSc, FAAN, FACNM.
  • INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the oldest and largest diversity publication in higher education today and is well-known for its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award recognizing colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses.

Maternal health equity a key focus during Frontier Nursing University Virtual Event

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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Versailles, Ky, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Midwifery Week is the first week of October, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting a virtual event, Empower 2022 , from Oct. 3-5.

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  • Versailles, Ky, Sept. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Midwifery Week is the first week of October, and Frontier Nursing University (FNU) is celebrating by hosting a virtual event, Empower 2022 , from Oct. 3-5.
  • Dr. Tyler has more than 15 years of experience advancing reproductive and maternal health equity.
  • This talk will provide historical context on reproductive oppression and discuss the practitioners role in advancing reproductive and maternal health equity.
  • Frontier Nursing University has more than 80 years of experience in delivering graduate nursing and midwifery programs.