2016 Frontier Nursing University President's Report

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Our Vision Continually improve our status as a center of excellence for Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education.

Our Mission The Frontier Nursing University is a private, non-profit, non-residential graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, the Master of Science in Nursing Degree and/or post-master’s certificates in advanced practice nursing specialties. Our mission is to educate nurses to become competent, entrepreneurial, ethical and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who are leaders in the primary care of women and families with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations.

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2016 Year in Review................................................6 Expanding Facilities in Kentucky..................................... 6 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program........ 7 FNU Adopts Shared Governance....................................... 7 Supporting Students to Ensure Success..............................8 Diversity Impact 2016....................................................... 9

Our Faculty............................................................ 10 Leading the Way...........................................................10 Recognizing Faculty Innovations....................................... 11 FNU Faculty: National Leaders.......................................... 11 Jonas Nursing Education Award.......................................12 2016 Courier Program......................................................13

Wendover Bed & Breakfast................................... 14 Answering the Call................................................ 15 Students...................................................................... 15 Alumni...........................................................................16 Preceptors.......................................................................17 Faculty and Staff..............................................................18 Donors............................................................................19

Leadership............................................................. 21 Leadership Council....................................................... 21 Trustees..........................................................................21 Board of Directors........................................................ 22 FNU Leaders................................................................... 22

Ways to Give..........................................................23

Dear Friends,

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reetings from the Board of Directors of Frontier Nursing University. On behalf of my esteemed colleagues, I am proud to share with you the many achievements of FNU in 2016. We congratulate our leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, preceptors, and supporters for another year of great success. Our work is always evolving and we continue to dream big and to encourage visionary thinking that will transform healthcare education delivery and improve the health of millions of families.

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Today, just 8% of women in the United States are under the care of nurse-midwives for their maternity care. With evidence clearly demonstrating the quality outcomes and reduced costs achieved with nurse-midwifery care, we want to see that number grow exponentially. It will take many more thousands of nurse-midwives to make that dream a reality. FNU is leading the way as the largest nurse-midwifery program out of 39 programs in the United States and as a leader in the promotion of the profession. And while FNU is one of approximately 350 programs for nurse-practitioners, we have grown to be a leader in the profession and are currently one of the largest programs for family nurse practitioners in the country.

However, let us emphasize that our mission is not to be the largest; it is to educate competent, entrepreneurial, ethical, and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. For this reason, we are exceptionally proud to report higher than national average pass rates on certification exams for all our specialties. We want to be the top resource for educating the legions of nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners needed to meet the healthcare needs of all our people.

We are growing responsibly to meet the healthcare demands of families while maintaining the highest quality of instruction.

We welcome your feedback and support. There are many ways to partner with Frontier in our mission: precepting students, supporting our work financially, and encouraging nurses in your community to pursue graduate education. Thank you for your dedication to our mission. Together we are improving healthcare, one graduate at a time.

Respectfully,

Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP, GNP-BC Chair, Board of Directors

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ogether, we are “answering the call” to improve access to quality healthcare for women and families across the United States and, in fact, the world. I never cease to be amazed as I travel and meet graduates across the country and learn about their mission-driven work. I could not be prouder as the success of our graduates is the true gauge of our success as a university. FNU alumni are working around the world to provide high quality care while increasing choices and access for primary care no matter where they are located.

We are proud of them all, and are pleased to present a snapshot of their success in 2016.

We have been fortunate to develop many new partnerships and connections in our work as Frontier Nursing University becomes more widely known throughout the nation. Partnerships allow us to maximize our impact, expand our role in creating healthy communities, and provide a rich experience for students. We are excited to work with others towards our common goals.

Finally, we continue to celebrate our rich history—hosting thousands of guests to the Wendover Bed & Breakfast Inn from around the world. We are assisting the producers of the hit show “Call the Midwife” as they explore the possibility of featuring the Frontier Nursing Service nurses on horseback for a new series. “Stay tuned” to see if that deserving honor and remembrance will come to fruition.

Thank you for standing with us and answering the call to improve healthcare for all!

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We are facing the future with optimism and determination—our mission holds true and is as important as ever. We continue to think strategically year to year, while promoting grand visions of what is possible in the long-term. In 2016, we completed development of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program, signed an intent to purchase new campus property in Versailles, Kentucky, and continued to improve and fine-tune our operations including student services, retention efforts, and shared governance structure. We have expanded our facility and staff to meet the needs of our growing enrollment—approaching 2,000 students at the close of the year.

Sincerely, frontier nursing university

Susan E. Stone, DNSc, CNM, FAAN, FACNM President

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at a glance

2016 at a glance Enrollment by Specialty and Calendar Year Specialty

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Nurse-midwifery

750 805 855 869 929

Family Nurse Practitioner

898 987 915 922 965

Women’s Health

110 118 111 83 86

MSN Completion

8 7 4 1 3

Women’s Health Completion

13 17 9 10 17

Total Enrollment

Nearly 50% of students enrolled in 2016 live in federally designated rural areas

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Specialty

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Nurse-midwifery

138 179 174 210 210

Family Nurse Practitioner

168 253 242 241 203

Women’s Health

28 40 43 24 28

MSN Completion

4 5 3 2 3

Women’s Health Completion

10 14 10 10 16

Total Graduates

348 491 472 487 460

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Post-Master’s DNP Enrollment

76 103 138 152 200

Post-Master’s DNP Graduates

34 39 56 73 84

Tuition ranges from $32K for the MSN only and $45K for the combined MSN and DNP options— one of the most affordable in graduate nursing education in the US.

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The percentage of students of color has grown to 19%

56% of graduates from 2015-16 are employed in rural, health professional shortage areas, or medically underserved areas

More than 5,000 alumni represent all fifty states and fifteen foreign countries

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year in review

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Aerial view of Versailles campus; Pictured L to R: FNU Chief Operations Officer Shelley Aldridge, FNU Dean of Nursing Julie Marfell, KyUMH President/CEO Reverend Randy Coy, FNU President Susan Stone, and FNU Vice President of Finance Michael Steinmetz sign an agreement on the purchase of the KyUMH Versailles Campus.

Frontier Nursing University to Expand Facilities in Kentucky New location to support growth in student enrollment and programming

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n March of 2016, FNU announced that we will expand our Kentucky-based facilities in 2017 through the purchase of a new property currently owned by the Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children & Youth (KyUMH). FNU entered into an agreement to purchase the facility, located in Versailles, Ky., in response to growth in student enrollment and programming.

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Frontier Nursing University students travel to Kentucky from across the U.S. to attend orientations and education sessions in preparation for online coursework and clinical experiences. The growth in enrollment over the last decade from 200 to nearly 2,000 students has prompted this new development. FNU currently admits approximately 800 new students each year and in 2016 graduated 544 nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners.

FNU’s current operations include the historic campus in Hyden, Ky.; the Wendover Bed & Breakfast Inn, a retreat center and national historic landmark; and administrative offices located in Lexington.

The first administrative office opened in Lexington in 1996 and currently employs 44 faculty and staff. “We are expanding our Central Kentucky operations by moving our administrative offices to Versailles where we will develop additional capacity to serve students. We could

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not have asked for a better location for continuing our mission than the rural site of the KyUMH, a not-forprofit, mission-based organization like ours. Frontier Nursing University will leverage this property in new ways but with the same focus on improving health and wellness for families in Kentucky and beyond,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone.

Reverend Randy Coy, President/CEO of KyUMH stated, “We couldn’t be happier about the contract between KyUMH and FNU. The property will stay intact and the entire community will benefit from their excellent educational services.”

FNU selected Lord Aeck Sargent, a premier site planning consultant, to conduct a thorough review, analysis, and report on how to best utilize the property.

Throughout 2016, the firm conducted focus group sessions with all FNU stakeholder groups and compiled detailed reports on each building. In 2017, the firm will present a proposal for the campus use, renovations, and timeline. The University’s leadership and Board of Directors will be working on strategic plans for how to most effectively use the new space, using the report from Lord Aeck Sargent to begin discussions. The sale and closing for the property is expected to take place in fall 2017.

FNU Launches Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program

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n July 2016 Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced a new program for nurses who desire to expand their skill to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The plan includes a post-master’s certificate for nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners in year one and expanding to include a MSN for registered nurses in year two. The inaugural class attended Frontier Bound in December and began coursework in January 2017.

Psychiatric-mental health nurses work with individuals, families and groups to assess mental health, diagnose and treat disorders, and ensure mental health care needs are being met. They work in a variety of health care settings including hospitals, primary care offices, mental health centers and government facilities.

“As with many areas of nursing, there is a shortage of nurses who specialize in mental health, particularly in rural areas,” said Dr. Susan Stone, president of Frontier Nursing University. “Our goal is to improve access to care by educating and offering advanced degrees to more nurses. It’s important to focus on both body and mind as we work to achieve better health and wellness for underserved women and families.”

Heather Shlosser, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, is the Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialty track. Dr. Shlosser is board certified as both a family nurse practitioner and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Her clinical focus is integrative behavioral health serving those across the lifespan. Dr. Shlosser has special interests in addictions medicine, pain management, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness therapy. Her clinical experience includes full-scope primary care and out-patient psychiatric care. Dr. Shlosser earned her undergraduate degree in nursing from the Elms College in Massachusetts, a Master of Science degree from Frontier Nursing University, a Post Master’s of Science from the University of Virginia, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Virginia.

Starting in January 2018, FNU will admit qualified applicants seeking a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) into the psychiatric-mental health program. All students will also have the option to complete a companion Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

FNU Adopts Shared Governance

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s the student enrollment at FNU has grown, so has our faculty and staff. In 2016, adoption of a shared governance model was begun through creation of the Shared Governance committee. This committee, comprised of faculty and staff, designed a model and presented the plan for implementation. With a positive vote from the FNU faculty, staff and Board of Directors, implementation of the new model began in late 2016. The resulting new model will improve decision-making and communications in order to move forward unified in our efforts.

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Kim Baraona (l); Chasity Collett (r)

All committee work and proposals will be presented to the Faculty and Staff Council for review and vote. This will ensure that all stakeholders are involved in decisions, policies, and activities that might affect their departments. It will also provide a clear and consistent process for communicating news with our entire community. Kim Baraona, DNP, APRN, CNM, Assistant Professor, and Chasity Collett, BPA, Senior Admissions Officer, were elected to serve as Co-Chairs of the Faculty and Staff Council. We are thankful for everyone’s dedication to making this major change in our structure and look forward to its positive effect on our entire university’s operations.

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2016 year in review (continued) Supporting Students to Ensure Success is a Top Priority at FNU

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n recent years, FNU has expanded our leadership and staffing with a strategic priority of evaluating student retention and developing programs to assist every unique student with the tools they need to succeed. Abby McCarthy, Director of Student Retention and Records, leads the Retention Committee and a team of staff members in developing strategies to provide new services for students and also in conducting a thorough analysis of retention in order to use complete and accurate data in our decision making.

Immediate action taken included hiring a team of five Academic Advisors to the team, ensuring that each FNU student is assigned an advisor. The Academic Advisors, in place since 2014, are responsible for engaging each student in the education process, educating students regarding curricular requirements, and monitoring students’ progress toward degree completion. The advisor and student meet a minimum of once per term and more as necessary. Students are also assigned

faculty mentors who model professional roles and responsibilities, clarify expectations for graduate level coursework, and promote professional development.

Results of the retention analysis reveal that the largest percentage of attrition occurs in year one across all degree programs, with exception of the women’s healthcare nurse practitioner track. Retention by program was evaluated, as well as retention for non-white students.

With 75% of the data complete, the results indicate a 90% first year retention of all degree seeking students who entered in 2015 and 95% first year retention of all students who entered in 2016.

We are encouraged by these preliminary results.

Customized results of the retention analysis were shared with each Associate Dean or Program Director for all specialties. We developed methods for measuring and tracking retention to maintain consistent reporting and analysis each year.

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Retention of Students in Year 1 of Enrollment: 2012 – 2016

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Category

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Overall Retention

83% 82% 85% 90% 95%

White students

85% 83% 84% 90% 95%

Non-White Students

76% 79% 89% 89% 90%

Nurse-Midwifery

82% 82% 86% 89% 95%

Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

98% 94% 86% 83% 100%

Family Nurse Practitioner

84% 79% 86% 90% 95%

Associate Degree Bridge Entry (ADN-MSN)

73% 81% 76% 89% 93%

Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

93% 89% 85% 91% 93%

The Student Services department continues adding strategies to support students and positively impact retention such as the PRIDE Initiative, Diversity Impact Weekend, webinars and tutorials, online resources, and more. Furthermore, FNU created the Diversity and Inclusion Committee as a standing committee with sub-committee groups focusing on the workplace, curriculum, students, and resources. This committee’s purpose is to foster a dynamic and empowering learning and working environment of acceptance and respect, recognizing individual uniqueness and differences of a multicultural, intercultural, and cross-cultural perspective that encourages freedom of expression and civility of discourse.

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Diversity Impact 2016 Student Conference ”Back to Basics: Heritage, Culture & Self Care”

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NU Diversity PRIDE Program hosted its 6th annual Diversity Impact event June 2-5, 2016. The theme focused on “Back to Basics: Heritage, Culture & Self-Care” where students, alumni, faculty and staff united for team-building topics, cross-cultural activities, and discussions related to increasing diversity in nursing. Attendees included representatives from student organizations like FNU Student Council, Wide Neighborhoods Student Ambassador Program, SAGE Network Mentors, FNU Alumni, and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society. Frontier’s Courier internship program also brought in student interns from Bethel University in Minnesota, Ohio State University graduate-entry Nursing Program in Ohio, Williams College in Massachusetts, and the University of North Carolina.

FNU President Dr. Susan Stone opened the conference by inspiring students to increase diversity in healthcare and to improve cultural competency with patients from different backgrounds. FNU PRIDE student Fawn says, “Diversity Impact puts us in a microcosm of society and we learn from each other. We discuss our differences but we find we have more similarities.”

Participants enjoyed a field trip to Pine Mountain Settlement School in the Appalachian mountains to explore Native American herbal medical use of plants for human wellness. Students investigated bioactive compounds in plants that prevent and treat disease and plant-based solutions to improve human health.

Students also learned about early-settler life and the foundation of Pine Mountain Settlement School.

Education sessions were led by invited speakers, FNU faculty and students, with a range of diversity topics.

One session focused on how patients view the world.

News events like the Flint water crisis, Black Lives

Matter protests, LGBT health, immigration, and elections opened discussions into building patient/provider trust with diverse communities to address health inequity.

“ Now since I’ve talked to people, I’ve realized I need to strive to see things from other viewpoints, which helps me understand.” – Sara, FNU PRIDE student FNU Faculty Dr. Nena Harris spoke about the impact of basic necessities such as water, sleep and nutrition on patient-care outcomes related to health disparities.

Keynote speaker Dr. Lily Hsia explored the historical evolution nurse-midwives went through, how far midwives have come, and how much more is needed to move forward. She challenged students to make a commitment to strengthen their continuing education and self-improvement in order to function competently in tomorrow’s diverse global community.

A session on the integration of work, school, and life responsibilities, presented by Dr. Tonya Nicholson, FNU Associate Dean of Midwifery & Women’s Health, helped students learn to optimize their lives. Students gained insights into stress and race as it relates to infant mortality in African American women, presented by FNU student Essence Williams, along with understanding cultural competence with international medical mission trips, presented by FNU alum Dr. Katrin Moskowitz.

FNU Courier Jonathan Allotey expresses gratitude for attending Diversity Impact 2016. “I’m learning from nurses all across the country who have seen different forms of diversity in their hospitals.”

To learn more about Diversity Impact and FNU’s Diversity PRIDE Program visit frontier.edu/DiversityImpact.

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Leading the Way in Innovations in Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Education Frontier Nursing University pioneered distance education in 1989, years before the mainstream adoption of the internet.

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ith a mission to reach nurses across the country who desired to become nurse-midwives, Frontier mailed boxes of course materials, faxed information, and administered exams in proctored locations in order to make it possible to earn a midwifery Anne Cockerham certificate from anywhere. That same pioneering spirit continues at Frontier today; however, our mechanisms for delivering education have changed dramatically!

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Today, Frontier didactic coursework is delivered through an online learning management system.

The system allows for faculty and students to gather online to see their syllabus, course assignments, reading materials, discussion forums, videos, and most importantly their faculty and each other. Students even take their exams under remote video surveillance to ensure the integrity of exams. However, the pace of technology advances is astounding and we strive to not just keep up with the advances but to remain on the cutting edge of what is possible for advanced nursing education. For this reason, we created the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning, led by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Anne Cockerham, PhD, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE.

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The goal of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) is to incorporate simulation into every course as appropriate in order to better prepare students to enter the clinical practicum. Simulation has been proven to increase competence and confidence, allowing students to realistically and repetitively practice their new skills in a safe environment. The

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CITL provides support to faculty to design courses using the very latest technologies and strategies in teaching online. In addition to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the faculty are supported by two full-time Instructional Designers. The Instructional Designers help bring faculty ideas to life online and also provide ongoing instruction to faculty in order to promote innovation in every course. In 2017, faculty member Tia Andrighetti, DNP, CNM will join the CITL Team as Innovation Coach, available to assist faculty with introducing simulations into each course.

There is tremendous potential in development of online simulations, not only to provide simulated experiences for our own students but also to provide opportunities for interprofessional education. FNU is partnering with Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa., and Reading Health System, Reading, Pa., to move this effort forward. Several jointly funded initiatives will provide support to the collaborative to develop online simulations that include FNU nurse-midwifery and women’s healthcare nurse practitioner students and Drexel and Reading nursing students and OBGYN residents. Working together, we will introduce new activities that will improve communication, collaboration, and ultimately patient safety. This collaboration will evaluate interprofessional online simulations and successful strategies will be replicated to our entire student body.

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hrough generous donor support, FNU recognizes faculty innovation through the annual Faculty Innovation Awards. The overall purpose of the Faculty Innovation Awards is to promote critical thinking and application of knowledge in innovative online learning experiences. The 2016 1st place award winners were Laura Manns-James, PhD, CNM, WHNP and Mickey Gillmor, MN, CNM. Dr. Manns-James and Ms. Gillmor implemented synchronous, online small group Office Visit Simulations of common gynecological health issues, like contraception, PMS, menopause, and abnormal bleeding.

The office visit simulations were completed in video conference using Google Hangouts.

The simulation is a thirty-minute office visit, followed by thirty minutes of debriefing with the faculty. The faculty members played the role of patients with groups of three to four students for each simulation. This exercise allowed students to practice taking the patient’s history, and use the chat dialog box to collect data (test results, lab results, etc.). Students collectively come to a diagnosis and develop a plan of care including any needed lab tests, prescriptions, and lifestyle changes. Students provide education to the patient on the diagnosis and the plan.

After the simulation, the group debriefing experience begins with faculty back in faculty role. The debriefing includes discussion of process itself, reviewing what occurred, clinical decisions made, and faculty modeling of challenging communication as needed.

“ Having the opportunity to think critically in real time, in front of a patient, was invaluable to my learning experience. Simulating a face-to-face office visit is a great way to help the students realize the change in roles that will take place after graduation. This was an eye-opener, and I enjoyed the experience.”

– FNU Student Course Evaluation

FNU Faculty: National Leaders

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s the student body of Frontier Nursing University has grown, so has the faculty. The Academic Faculty and Regional Clinical Faculty have a combined 1,608 years of advanced nursing experience with faculty averaging 17 years of experience as a nurse-midwife and/or nurse practitioner.

Within the United States, FNU boasts both the largest graduate program for nurse-midwifery and the largest nurse-midwifery faculty. More than 60 nurse-midwifery faculty have 191 combined years of birth experience in out of hospital settings. More than 50 of our faculty are board certified nurse practitioners. Half of the FNU faculty continue in clinical practice as advanced practice nurses and nurse-midwives in addition to their teaching responsibilities. Teaching experience is also a strength of the faculty with a combined 680 years of experience teaching in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs—averaging eight years of experience.

The FNU faculty are well-represented in their state, regional, and national professional organizations. Faculty reported serving in leadership positions for national organizations including the American College of Nurse-Midwives, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, National Partnership for Maternal Safety, American Association of Birth Centers, Indian Health Service, American Council of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, National Health Service Corps, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and the National Quality Forum Perinatal Committee.

In 2016, faculty members also reported holding membership and leadership positions with professional organizations in 19 states.

FNU faculty published 36 articles and book chapters in 2016 and represented FNU in 70 podium presentations and media opportunities throughout the year.

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Like our students, the faculty have a focus on serving rural and medically underserved populations with an average of 10 years of experience with these populations. Many faculty members have also worked in international settings with experience in more than 20 countries including Afghanistan, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Guatemala, Haití, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, México, the Middle East, Nicaragua, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand.

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FNU Honored with Jonas Nursing Education Award

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he Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare culminated its 10th anniversary year by recognizing champions of nursing across the healthcare system at an awards luncheon in New York City on December 6, 2016. The awards honored accomplishments of individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing the nursing profession through outstanding leadership in a field so essential to our health and well-being. Frontier Nursing University was honored to be an award recipient.

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Frontier Nursing University (FNU) received the Jonas Nursing Education Award. This award was given to FNU for its unwavering service to preparing the next generation of nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners.

“Our honorees represent exceptional professionals from a variety of fields, including philanthropy, academia, and arts,” said Donald Jonas, who cofounded the Center with his wife, Barbara Jonas.

“It is of paramount importance that we recognize and support their continuous efforts to advance nursing through innovation, education, awareness building and promoting nursing leadership.”

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Dr. Susan Stone, President of FNU, accepted the Jonas Nursing Education Award on behalf of faculty, alumni and students. In her remarks, Stone noted, “We have been honored to have six Jonas Scholars graduate from Frontier Nursing University, and we have recently enrolled another four Scholars for the 2016 cohort. As a community-based program, our Scholars are from across the United States: from Alaska, Maine, Montana, Idaho, and Hawaii.” The Jonas program has had a very positive impact on these Scholars and their doctoral projects, introducing them to leaders in their chosen fields and interests and connecting them to a powerful network of support.

Stone’s remarks described the current enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, 59% from rural areas and 75% from health professional shortage areas, that are helping to meet FNU’s mission to educate nurses to become competent, entrepreneurial, ethical, and compassionate nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners who are leaders in the primary care of women and families with an emphasis on underserved and rural populations.

Joining Dr. Stone at the awards luncheon were several honored guests including Susan Graham, descendant of FNU’s founder Mary Breckinridge, and her husband Jon Kucera; Noel Smith Fernandez, former Social Services Secretary for the Frontier Nursing Service; and Ruth and Bill Lubic, national leaders in the midwifery field. Dr. Julie Marfell, Dean of Nursing, and Denise Barrett, Director of Development.

(l to r) Holly Powell Kennedy, Susan Graham, Julie Marfell, Bill Lubic, Ruth Lubic, Susan Stone, Jon Kucera, Noel Smith Fernandez, and Denise Barrett.

Mr. Donald Jonas, center, with Jonas award recipients.

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FNU Hosts College Students for the Summer Courier Program, Continuing the Historic Service Learning Program Started in 1928 The 2016 Courier Program accepted seven amazing young men and women to serve as Couriers during the summer.

They each left an incredible impact on the communities in which they served. Couriers worked with a total of thirteen different organizations to round out their Courier experience. In addition to completing service work, Couriers completed comprehensive community health profiles of their respective areas to learn more about the complexities and health problems faced in these counties. Through their service, Couriers learned more about rural health and communities, while assisting these organizations and clinics with special projects.

“ The most important goal I had for the summer was to learn and grow from this experience, which I’m happy to say I’ve accomplished. From cultural communication to servant leadership, I believe I’ve learned so much about myself and what I am passionate about. I came in with the mindset of making a major difference at the site I was stationed but, thanks to other Couriers, I realized that this program is about learning and growing in order to use what we’ve learned in future experiences.” – Anthony Douglas, 2016 Courier

“ I can say with complete confidence that this has been the most prominent and eye-opening experience in my life. Never have I had such a shift in lifestyle, paired with a continuous barrage of heart-wrenching and inspirational moments in such a short span of time. I have seen medical services at their best and worst through this internship. I have also found my calling in the world of medicine in working with an underserved and impoverished population. I will never forget what Kentucky has done for me and the people who have made such a positive impact on my life.” – Julian Butler, 2016 Courier

“ I learned that a passion for service and love for fellow people is the common thread among the healthcare providers and other employees I worked with; in theses communities, no matter what significant challenges come up, they are always faced with fierce love and creative solutions…The world needs to know Appalachia better…I gained so much, and it will influence the rest of my career in healthcare.” – May Congdon, 2016 Courier

Thank you to the following individuals for serving on the 2016 Courier Advisory Council: Celeste Halcomb, Courier 2005 Cari Michaels, Courier 1988 Kevin McCarthy, Courier 2010 Jean O’Donnell, Courier 1957*

Wendy Parker-Wood, Courier 1966 Nancy Reinhart, Courier 1998 Beckie Stanevich, Courier 1970 LouAnne Roberts Verrier, Courier 2001

* We would like to acknowledge the dedication and service of Jean O’Donnell to the Courier program and to Frontier Nursing Service and Frontier Nursing University. Mrs. O’Donnell passed away September 1, 2016.

Special thanks to our Courier Faculty Advisors: Laura Manns-James, Diane John, and Sharon Hunsucker.

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Anna Carey, Courier 2003 Carlyle Carter, Courier 1965 Elia Cole, Courier 2009 Lee Fox, Courier 1976

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wendover

Wendover Bed & Breakfast: a National Historic Landmark and Treasure in the Mountains The Wendover Bed & Breakfast is the original headquarters of the Frontier Nursing Service and former home of our founder, Mary Breckinridge.

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uests to Wendover enjoy tours of the property with historical accounts, home-cooked meals, and beautiful scenery in every direction. The Wendover B&B has sixteen rooms, four located in the Big House, Mary Breckinridge’s original log home and a National Historic Landmark, and an additional twelve rooms located in the converted barn and the Garden House.

Wendover hosted 735 guests and served nearly 2,000 meals in 2016. More than 40 schools and tour groups visited, and we hosted two group board retreats.

Wendover boasts a great meeting facility, the Livery—perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle to focus. And as always, students attending Frontier Bound and Clinical Bound on-campus sessions enjoyed an evening at Wendover during their visits.

The Wendover Advisory Committee has been formed to suggest improvements and changes to Wendover, advise on marketing and promotion, and assist with selecting antiques and fixtures that reflect the time period of its founding.

Thank you to the following volunteers serving on this new committee: Carol Joseph - Mayor, City of Hyden Andrea Begley - Field Representative to Congressman Hal Rogers Barbara Napier - owner of Snug Hollow B&B Sherrie Rice Smith - former Frontier Nursing Service nurse Angela Feltner - Leslie County high school drama teacher, horse owner Barb Gibson - FNU Facilities Manager Beulah Couch - FNU Human Resources Manager Robert Montague - FNU Board member Sandra Schreiber - former Courier and antiques appraiser

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We look forward to implementing many of the new ideas and suggestions of the Wendover Advisory Committee through 2017. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.frontier.edu/wendover.

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We Have Answered the Call to Improve Healthcare for All At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers, and preceptors. Our FNU community is focused on the mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to deliver quality healthcare to underserved and rural populations. It takes a nationwide network of committed individuals to make it all possible.

Thank you to all for answering the call.

Students Answer the Call to become Nurse-Midwives and Nurse Practitioners

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nrollment at FNU has grown 1,000% since FNU was granted accreditation in 2004. During this time, FNU has maintained high standards and exceptional outcomes. FNU graduate pass rates on national certification exams are consistently higher than the national averages. FNU students graduate ready to practice and many open their own clinics and birth centers. We recruit and enroll students who have a heart to serve and passion to make a difference.

Essence wants to become a nursemidwife to preserve a family tradition.

Her great-grandmother was a granny midwife. “My great-grandmother will always be my inspiration, and I know her spirit continues to watch over me throughout my midwifery journey. I am not only pursuing a career in midwifery because it’s my calling and my passion, but I am also doing it to make my family proud… and keep the legacy of midwifery alive in my family.”

– Essence Williams, Nurse-Midwifery student, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

“Living in an underserved rural area of Steuben County, a need for my services as a Family Nurse Practitioner is great. The elderly have always been my first love and I will be honored to serve them in their home. After graduation, I plan to work as a homecare Family Nurse Practitioner. I feel serving the truly underserved honors the spirit of Frontier.” - Tess Anna Interlicchia, FNP Student, Upstate New York

“I want to complete my DNP because I want nursing to be involved in the evolution of healthcare. If nursing is going to be actively involved, nurses need to have the same credentials and expertise as our other healthcare colleagues. The DNP has expanded my expertise in research, the business of healthcare, and the need for quality population outcomes.

I’m gaining the skills to be a better nurse practitioner and to lead other nurse practitioners in our changing healthcare environment.” - Cydne Markmann, MN, AFNP Post-Master’s DNP student

“I am a lifelong resident of Leslie County, Kentucky, and I intend on making Leslie County my home for years to come. It is this mindset that I intend to carry into my practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I hope to serve the community I was raised in, as well as the people I’ve come to know so closely for the duration of my career.” - Kyle Farmer, FNP Student, Hyden, Kentucky

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“There is no greater joy in life than knowing exactly why God created you and then doing it. He created me to serve pregnant and lactating women in places where so many people do not want to serve, and I will willingly go where He has called me...If every person took the time to share of themselves

outside their personal comfort zone, their knowledge could change the world for generations to come.”

- Rhonda Hilliker, CNM Student planning to return to service in Africa

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Alumni Answer the Call to Provide Quality Healthcare Where It Is Needed Most

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ince its founding in 1939 Frontier Nursing University has graduated more than 5,000 nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners. More than 3,000 of those alumni have graduated in the last five years! Each graduate has a unique story, an individual calling to advance their career, and personal plans for how they will serve families in their communities. Alumni currently serve in all fifty states and many foreign countries. The majority of graduates continue to practice in federally designated rural counties and in health professional shortage areas—increasing access to quality, primary care where it is needed most. The work of FNU graduates is the core reason for all that we do at Frontier Nursing University. Millions of individuals are able to receive care from a Frontier nurse. We have a vision to continue to spread the Frontier model of care and continue to improve care with each and every graduate.

“ Every day that goes by, I am thankful in my heart, body and soul that midwifery chose me to do this work! Like Sweet Honey in the Rock says, ‘When we work for freedom, we cannot rest.’ I have radical political integrity and I am not ashamed of that—if anything—being a midwife, has made that part of me stronger and bolder.” – Mimi Niles, CNM, MSN, MPH Class 52

Kelly Polcher, FNP-C, DNP works in a Federally Qualified Health Center in West Fargo, North Dakota. She serves the homeless, refugees, and indigent patients in the community. As part of her DNP project at FNU, Kelly implemented a universal mental health screening process at the clinic for newly arrived refugees.

“ It’s not for the faint of heart.You do it because you have a passion, not to get rich. You have to love women, and sometimes it’s hard, emotionally demanding, and exhausting.” – Tiffany Jackson, MSN, CNM

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“I attended my first on-campus board meeting last fall and was so excited to hear about everything going on at FNU. Nursing education doesn’t always allow for creativity, but I love that at Frontier creativity, innovation and transformation are all encouraged. It makes FNU special.”

– Kerri Schuiling, PhD, MSN, CNM, Class 01

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“ I hope to continue to fulfill preceptor and mentor roles, as well as pursue my interests in nursing research, hospitalist midwifery care, women’s health, and perioperative quality improvement.” – Adrian Medina, MSN, CNM, APRN, CNEP Class 122

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s they say, “it takes a village” and, at Frontier Nursing University, a critical part of our village is the nationwide network of healthcare providers willing to serve as preceptors for FNU students. Students are required to complete 675 hours of clinical practicum under the guidance of preceptors—advanced practice nurses and midwives. FNU provides a small stipend to the preceptors, but most mentor the students as part of their professional responsibility to help train the next generation in their fields. Regional Clinical Faculty are employed by FNU and located across the United States. These faculty ensure open and frequent communication between the preceptors, clinical sites, students, and FNU. RCFs are available and have the capacity to respond to questions, assist with preceptor needs and training, and ensure a smooth clinical practicum for all involved. FNU has approved contracts with nearly 10,000 preceptors in the United States. Each FNU student works with multiple preceptors in order to complete their hours and clinical requirements. With students joining us from communities in all fifty states, the credentialing department works to approve new sites unique to many new students. Each term, FNU honors a preceptor to recognize their vital role in the success of students.

Frontier Nursing University (FNU) preceptor Bernie Justice, APRN, from Pediatrics Associates of Pikeville, Ky., was honored as FNU’s “Featured Preceptor” in the summer of 2016. Regional Clinical Faculty Melanie Morrison nominated Bernie for the honor.

“Bernie has willingly served so many students that I have now lost count,” said Melanie. “Despite the time constraints of a busy practice, Bernie has graciously given of her time and shared her expertise with FNU students from Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. Bernie serves as a role model and consistently promotes clinical and professional competency. She actively engages students in the guided experience of applying knowledge to practice.

Bernie’s ‘gift’ of precepting is priceless.”

Students are required to complete 675 hours of clinical practicum under the guidance of preceptors—advanced practice nurses and midwives.

Sandy Blaser, CNM, from Pittsburgh, Pa., is a 1997 aluma of Frontier Nursing University with a certificate in nurse-midwifery. Ms. Blaser was nominated to be featured preceptor by regional clinical faculty Metta Cahill, who calls her “a stellar clinician, a masterful preceptor, and an energetic, generous, humorous human being.”

Metta goes on to describe Sandy in more detail: “She prides herself on being up-to-date on every aspect of OB and GYN care, and moves from room to room providing expert care to all. She always has one student with her and often can juggle two at a time in the office, without missing a beat and making it all look effortless.

She goes the extra mile for both patients as well as students. She is a human dynamo!”

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Ms. Blaser, affectionately known as “The Blaze,” has always been there for FNU students, even those who struggle clinically. She strives to give her students the same professionalism she provides her clients. Kia Frazier (CNEP class 125, fall 2016 graduate) describes Ms. Blaser as “one of the hardest working, compassionate people that I have encountered. She is able to bring the nursemidwifery model of care into a patient’s room with grace.

She amazed me from the first day to the last day I was fortunate enough to work with her.”

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he faculty and staff of Frontier Nursing University has grown to more than 100 faculty and more than 80 staff members. The faculty and staff are united in support for the mission of Frontier Nursing University. Faculty and staff members are motivated and inspired by the students and graduates. It is a great reward to see the results of the faculty and staff ’s professional work.

“ I love it when students are passionate about what they want to be. They want to improve the healthcare system, and it’s gratifying to see them go out and do that. It’s validating to be a part of a university with a strong mission to provide better health care.”

– Kelly Wilhite, DNP, CNM, FNU Faculty member

“I love that FNU is still carrying on the mission that started it all.

It’s a privilege to work for an organization with a mission to serve the rural and underserved population.”

– Debra Turner, Student Services Coordinator

“ I’ve been there (as a student) and I enjoy helping students as they’re going through the change from nurse to nurse practitioner.”

– Beki Asti, FNP, Regional Clinical Faculty

“Everyone at Frontier lives and breathes our mission to improve access to quality healthcare by educating future nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners.” – Shelley Aldridge, Chief Operations Officer

“ FNU students come well-prepared for clinical training. As an alumni and faculty member, I’m proud to say that they are some of my best students.” – Cathy Fliris, DNP, FNP, Assistant Professor

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“Everything about the history and mission of Frontier resonated with me and the type of provider I wanted to be in my community. The rest is history!” – Nena Harris, PhD, FNP-BC, CNM, Assistant Professor

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Donors Answer the Call to Support the Future of Nurse-Midwifery and Advanced Practice Nursing

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he growth and success of Frontier Nursing University, the achievements of graduates, and the improved health of communities across the globe would not be possible without support from generous individuals and foundations.

The Frontier Nursing Service Foundation manages the endowment funding for FNU that supports faculty, scholarships, and special programs. The endowment balance as of 12/30/2016 was $19,192,925.

In 2016 we were honored to establish four new scholarship funds and continue ongoing scholarship programs through generous donor support.

Breckinridge Capital Advisors Scholarship Frontier Nursing University is proud to partner with corporations to further of our mission. Sponsorships for events and support for programs from corporate partners are an integral part of our annual fundraising plan. We are especially honored to work with Breckinridge Capital Advisors. This Boston-based fixed income investment management firm was founded by Peter Breckinridge Coffin, current Chairman of the Frontier Foundation board, and a member of the Leadership Council.

The leaders at Breckinridge Capital Advisors embrace the concept of charitable giving and community support, and encourage employees to be generous with their time in support of organizations that are meaningful to them.

The company commits a percentage of gross revenues to charitable causes annually. This includes matching employees’ charitable giving for financial donations or for volunteer hours served. Breckinridge Capital Advisors also offers multiple volunteer opportunities for its employees on a company level.

Breckinridge Capital Advisors employee-run Social Charitable Committee meets regularly to review prospective non profits and programs worthy of support. Frontier has been fortunate to receive annual

contributions from Breckinridge for more than five years. Each year, Frontier representatives meet with the the Committee to provide a review of accomplishments, statistics, and plans for the future. We share stories of successful students and graduates to demonstrate the ultimate impact of their generous support. This year, the Committee decided to designate their annual giving to endow a new scholarship. The Breckinridge Capital Advisors Scholarship will be awarded annually to Frontier students.

M. Brenda Doyle Scholarship In honor of her life and work, the M. Brenda Doyle Endowed Scholarship has been created by her family to provide funding for students pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing or a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in nurse-midwifery at Frontier Nursing University who show preference for living and working in the NYC area or in the Caribbean.We are honored to establish the M. Brenda Doyle Scholarship at Frontier Nursing University to honor and memorialize this extraordinary nurse-midwife. Frontier nurse-midwifery students will benefit from this generous support, and continue the legacy and important work modeled by Brenda’s exemplary life! continued next page

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“ I grew up in Harlem, New York, where most of my neighbors’ children were attending public school, skipping school, and fighting each other. Through a personal tragedy, I learned the importance to unbury and resurrect my passion to become a midwife. Losing my brother taught me an invaluable lesson to love those whom society may give up on or think are unimportant, the underserved, the women and children who live in poverty, those who live in rural and impoverished areas in different parts of our world.”

– LaTricia Knight, CNM Student, recipient of the Richard David Stutzke PRIDE Scholarship

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Noel Smith Fernandez Scholarship

Dean’s Emergency Fund

We are honored to establish a new scholarship funded through the generosity of longtime friend, and former Social Services Secretary for the Frontier Nursing Service, Noel Smith Fernandez. Noel, a resident of Pomona, New York, has remained involved with Frontier since her time served as Social Services Secretary in the 1950’s and 1960’s. She regularly returns to Wendover to visit with friends and take advantage of the peaceful setting to write. The scholarship established by Noel will provide an annual award to a student from an underrepresented race who has financial need. As part of FNU’s PRIDE Initiative, we are striving to increase enrollment from underrepresented groups in order to increase diversity in advanced practice nursing and midwifery and therefore decrease health disparities. We are thankful to Noel for recognizing this need and supporting the efforts for these students.

The Dean’s Emergency Fund is available to assist students facing financial emergencies or hardships. Funds may be approved for unanticipated financial hardships such as, but not limited to, personal or spouse job loss, temporary childcare needs, personal or family medical expenses, or losses due to fire or natural disasters. This fund was originally established through the donor advised fund of Dr. Alan Howard and family with additional funding awarded from the Skelly Foundation. FNU announced the funding opportunity to students in the spring of 2016 and and more than 70 students submitted requests within 48 hours. The most commonly stated financial emergency was medical and health issues for students or for their immediate family members. The second most frequently cited financial concern was lost income due to students beginning their clinical practicum. Many students must reduce or eliminate paid work hours in order to complete their degree. Natural disasters were also among the emergencies and several students lost their homes or had major damage due to Hurricane Matthew. In response to the apparent critical need by our students for this type of support, the Board of Directors designated an additional $100,000 in unrestricted donations to provide sufficient resources for this fund.

Hausman Family Scholarship The Hausman Family Charitable Trust, of Massachusetts, has established a new scholarship available to any student in good academic standing and with financial need. The Hausman family have been loyal supporters of Frontier Nursing Service and Frontier Nursing University for more than thirty years.

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Through the generous support of the late Marguerite B. Howard’s children and family, we were honored to award two $10,000 scholarships in 2016 to students in Appalachia. These awards were provided to residents of Appalachian counties who demonstrate a commitment to working in their rural areas following graduation and possess financial need.

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The FNS foundation holds twelve endowed scholarships and several annual spendable scholarships that provide nearly $100,000 in scholarship support to nearly 100 students each year. The percent of students receiving private scholarships equals just 5% of students. More than 80% of students utilize federal financial aid and graduate with student loans. FNU continues to apply for federal grant funding to support students and in 2016 was awarded $350,000 from the Advanced Nursing Education Traineeship program of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Scholarship support is more important than ever, and we appreciate the individuals and donors who have “answered the call” to support our dedicated and deserving students.

“ I have a strong commitment to providing healthcare to underprivileged and underserved areas. I live in eastern Kentucky and I am no stranger to the poverty that plagues my home. I have chosen the path to become a nurse practitioner for the single aspiration of serving my rural community. I would like to offer a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generosity and belief you have shown in me through the gift of a scholarship.” – Samantha Roberts, FNP Student, recipient of Berea College Appalachian Scholarship

“ I cannot express my gratitude and appreciation as much as I would like...The support I have received through the community, friends, family, and Frontier has made me a better person and has encouraged me not to give up! I want to make everyone so proud and I have grown so much stronger through this journey.” – Megan Gagner, CNM Student, recipient of Dean’s Emergency Funds

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hank you to our volunteer Leadership Council for their service in 2016. These individuals meet twice annually, and work throughout the year to advise and participate in fundraising efforts for FNU. Betty Brown Jane Campbell Michael Carter Peter Coffin Martha Copeland Julia Breckinridge Davis John Foley Susan Graham Nancy Hines Frank Hower, III Lindy Karns

Fred Keller Elizabeth Kramer Phyllis Leppert Helen Rentch Linda Roach Sandra Schreiber Mary Clay Stites Fra Vaughan George Wallace Lees Breckinridge Yunits

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he Frontier Trustees are a group of individuals organized to support the mission of Frontier Nursing University through active engagement in University activities, playing an advisory role in strategic planning, providing thoughtful feedback to the organization, and acting as ambassadors of Frontier Nursing University in their own communities and fields. Thank you to the following individuals serving as Frontier Trustees in 2016: Ms. Deborah M. King, Westport, MA Mrs. Patricia Lawrence, Westwood, MA Mrs. Henry Ledford, Big Creek, KY Mrs. Marian Leibold, Cincinnati, OH Mrs. Joan Lambert McPhee, Potomac, MD Mr. Wade Mountz, Louisville, KY Mrs. Barbara Napier, Hyden, KY Dr. Spencer Noe, Lexington, KY Mrs. Frank O’Brien, Boston, MA Mr. Dean Osborne, Hyden, KY Mrs. Helen Rentch, Midway, KY Mrs. John Richardson, Washington, DC Mrs. Linda Roach, Lexington, KY Mrs. Georgia Rodes, Lexington, KY Mrs. Sandra Schreiber, Louisville, KY Mrs. Sherrie Rice Smith, Franklin, WI Mrs. Austin Smithers, Lyme, NH Mrs. Robert Steck, Arlington, MA Mrs. Mary Clay Stites, Louisville, KY Mr. Richard Sturgill, Paris, KY Ms. Mary Frazier Vaughan, Lexington, KY Mrs. LouAnne Roberts Verrier, Austin, TX Dr. Patience White, Bethesda, MD Mr. Harvie Wilkinson, Lexington, KY

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Mrs. Tia Andrew, Hamilton Parish Ms. Sarah Bacon, Brooklyn, NY Mrs. Andrea Begley, Hyden, KY Mrs. Heather Bernard, Hamilton, NY Gov. Steven Beshear, Lexington, KY Mrs. Betty Brown, Louisville, KY Dr. Timothy Bukowski,, Chapel Hill, NC Dr. Wallace Campbell, Berea, KY Miss Anna Carey, Hyden, KY Ms. Carlyle Carter, Evanston, IL Mrs. Jean Chapin, Oldwick, NJ Dr. Holly Cheever, Voorheesville, NY Mrs. Lois Cheston, Topsfield, MA Mrs. Julia Breckinridge Davis, Winston-Salem, NC Mrs. John Dete, West Liberty, OH Mrs. Selby Ehrlich, Bedford, NY Mrs. Robert Estill, Raleigh, NC Mrs. Angela Feltner, Hyden, KY Mrs. Noel Smith Fernandez, Pomona, NY Mr. John Grandin, Chestnut Hill, MA Dr. Joyce Fortney Hamberg, Southgate, KY Dr. Horace Henriques, Lyme, NH Mr. & Mrs. John Hodge, Berwyn, PA Mrs. Robin Frentz Isaacs, Lincoln, MA Mrs. Mary Carol Joseph, Mayor, City of Hyden

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Board of Directors

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Chairman Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, FAAN, FNP, GNP-BC, Tumbling Shoals, AR

Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FAAN, FACNM President

Vice Chairman Michael T. Rust, Louisville, KY Secretary Wallace Campbell, PhD, Berea, KY Treasurer John Foley, Lexington, KY Board Members Peter Coffin, Chair, Frontier Nursing Service, Inc. Foundation, Chestnut Hill, MA Eunice (Kitty) Ernst, CNM, MPH, Perkiomenville, PA Della Deerfield, CPA, Richmond, KY Nancy Hines, Shepherdsville, KY Jean Johnson, PhD, RN, FAAN, Cabin John, MD Phyllis Leppert, MD, PhD, Durham, NC Robert Montague, JD, Urbanna, VA Kerri Schuiling, PhD, CNM, FAAN, FACNM, Marquette, MI Peter A. Schwartz, MD, Wyomissing, PA Kenneth J. Tuggle, JD, Louisville, KY Nancy Fugate Woods, PhD, RN, FAAN, Seattle, WA May Wykle, PhD, Cleveland, OH

Julie Marfell, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Dean of Nursing Anne Cockerham, PhD, CNM, WHNP Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Tonya Nicholson, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE Associate Dean of Midwifery and Women’s Health Lisa Chappell, DNP, FNP-BC Associate Dean of Family Nursing Jacquelyne Brooks, DNP, MS, ADN-MSN Bridge Director Michael Steinmetz, CPA, CMA Vice President of Finance Shelley Aldridge, BA Chief Operations Officer Denise Barrett, MBA, Director of Development and Alumni Relations

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Board Member Emeritus Marion McCartney, CNM, FACNM, Washington, D.C.

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Pictured l to r: Ken Tuggle, Wallace Campbell, Marion McCartney, Della Deerfield, Phyllis Leppert, Jean Johnson, Nancy Fugate-Woods, Michael Carter, and Peter Schwartz. Not pictured: Michael Rust, John Foley, Kitty Ernst, Nancy Hines, Kerri Schuiling, May Wykle, and Robert Montague

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Ways to Give: A Lasting Investment Your investment in Frontier Nursing University is an investment in quality healthcare for all.

There are many ways you can support FNU. Gifts ranging from donations for operations to trust instruments to testamentary gifts each provide much needed support for our work. Some of the more common methods are: • A nnual Fund Donations: Gifts may be made by check or credit card and can support the general operations of FNU, or be restricted to particular programs.

You can use the enclosed remittance envelope or make a gift online at www.frontier.edu/online-giving.

• S tock Gifts: You can donate your appreciated stock directly to FNU. Please call the Office of Development for instructions.

• C haritable Remainder Trusts: These gift instruments allow you and/or your loved ones to benefit from monies placed in the trust during your/their lifetime. Upon the death of the named beneficiary, the remaining balance in the trust is transferred to FNU. • P erpetual Income Trusts: These gift instruments allow the income from monies you place in trust to benefit FNU in perpetuity. The principal of your gift remains intact for the life of the trust, and the income it generates is transferred periodically to FNU. • L ife Insurance: You can name FNU as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy, or transfer ownership of the policy directly to FNU. • C haritable Gift Annuity: You can give a one-time gift to FNU in exchange for fixed, recurring payments over the balance of your life. Upon your death, the balance of your original gift is maintained by FNU for its general use.

• T estamentary Gifts: You may make provision in your will to provide a specific bequest to FNU, or provide for some or all of your remaining estate to be given to FNU upon your death.

Each of these gift avenues has specific tax implications. Please contact your attorney or financial advisor for further information. For additional information on making a gift to FNU, please call 859-899-2828 or email Denise Barrett, Director of Development at denise.barrett@frontier.edu.

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