FNU Quarterly Bulletin Summer 2019 Volume 94, Number 2

FRONTIER NURSING UNIVERSITY | VOL. 94, NUMBER 2

| SUMMER 2019

QUARTERLY BULLETIN

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Help Us Celebrate Our 80th Anniversary: Support the “$.80 for 80” Campaign In honor of FNU’s 80th Anniversary, we are excited to announce FNU’s new “$.80 for 80” Campaign. We know how much you love FNU and believe in the vision put into action by Mary Breckinridge 80 years ago. We continue to advance her mission by preparing excellent leaders in primary care to serve all individuals with an emphasis on women and families in diverse, rural, and underserved populations. This is all made possible by your support!

Through the $.80 for 80 campaign, alumni and friends are encouraged to donate $.80 per day. That comes out to $24 per month. All donors pledging $.80 per day for 12 months ($288), will receive an exclusive “80th Anniversary lapel pin!

To make your pledge, please visit http://weblink.donorperfect. com/80thAnniversaryAlumniCampaign or contact alumniservices@frontier. edu. Thank you so much for your continued support and for representing FNU by providing outstanding healthcare in your communities every day!

Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FAAN, FACNM President Joan Slager, CNM, DNP, FACNM Dean of Nursing Maria Valentin-Welch, DNP, MPH, CDP, CNM, FACNM Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Rachel Mack, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, C-FNP, CNE Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Tonya Nicholson, DNP, CNM, WHNP-BC, CNE, FACNM Associate Dean of Midwifery and Women’s Health Lisa Chappell, Ph.D., FNP-BC Associate Dean of Family Nursing Jess Calohan, DNP, PMHNP-BC Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program Jane Houston, DNP, CNM DNP Director Jacquelyne Brooks, DNP, MS ADN-MSN Bridge Director Michael Steinmetz, CPA, CMA, CSCA Executive Vice President for Finance and Facilities Shelley Aldridge, BA Chief Operations Officer Angela Bailey, MA Chief Advancement Officer

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Contents

From the President Dear Friends, There have been many milestone moments in the 80-year history of Frontier Nursing University. In this issue of the Quarterly Bulletin, we highlight one of the more recent moments and its impact on the state of FNU today.

Features From the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Focus on Diversity and Inclusion . . . . . . 2-9 Alumni Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Courier Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Wendover Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 News and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 In Memoriam/Tributes. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Planned Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

In 2010, FNU launched the PRIDE (Promoting Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education) program. Now known as the Diversity Impact Program, this initiative set the stage for university-wide commitment to diversity and inclusion, including students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Directors.

Measured steps have included reviewing our curriculum, our policies, and collecting data to measure the results of our efforts and progress toward our goals.

We have made some tremendous strides and are proud of the direction we have chosen, but we also acknowledge that continued intentional action and planning is necessary to reach our goals. As we share in this issue, diversity and inclusion is important not only for ensuring equal opportunities for all but also plays a vital role in the quality of healthcare our alumni provide to those in their communities.

Also in this issue, you will read about the successes and activities of our alumni, faculty, students, and staff. You will learn about upcoming events, celebrate the work of our summer Couriers, and join us in mourning and remembering those members of the FNU community we have lost.

As always, we hope this issue informs and inspires. We hope you are as proud of FNU as we are of you, our alumni, donors, volunteers, friends, and supporters. Thank you for your encouragement, leadership, and guidance as we build toward many great FNU milestone moments ahead.

Sincerely,

P.O. Box 528 • 195 School Street Hyden, KY 41749 FNU@frontier.edu • 606.672.2312

Frontier.edu

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

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How FNU’s Focus on Diversity Impacts Quality of Healthcare FNU’s commitment to emphasizing and valuing diversity and inclusion was formally instituted with the creation of the Diversity Impact Program (formerly known as PRIDE, which stood for Promoting Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in Nurse-Midwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education), in 2010.

Recent studies have demonstrated that culturally appropriate and respectful communication is a key component in the quality of care a patient receives. In a 2017 report, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) identified cultural respect as an essential factor in reducing healthcare disparities and improving access to high-quality healthcare for a diverse group of patients+. A report by Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute states that a lack of effective communication can lead to patient dissatisfaction and lower quality of care*.

For example, the study found that Spanish-speaking patients

report being less satisfied with their care and more likely to report problems with their care than English-speaking patients.

According to maternal mortality data from the CDC in 2017†, African-American women are three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy complications than white women.

Contributing factors to these disparities in healthcare are financial, bureaucratic, transportation, language barriers, and care that is not consistently culturally appropriate or respectful.

FNU’s diversity initiatives span all facets of the university, but one of the most telling and important data points is the percentage of students of color enrolled at FNU. In 2009, that number was 9 percent. In 2019, it has grown to 23 percent.

Just as importantly, the first-year gap previously noted in the retention rate between students of color and white students has narrowed as the overall first-year retention has increased.

Another milestone in FNU’s commitment to diversity and inclusion came in 2017 when, upon receiving the National Workforce Diversity grant (see page 6), FNU created the administrative position of Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer.

Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch was named to that office in 2017 and, in 2018, was named one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education by Diverse Magazine.

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“Our student population is very diverse,” said FNU Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Maria ValentinWelch. “They come from every state across the U.S. as well as overseas. Therefore, they are applying what is taught here in regards to diversity, inclusion, and equity, not only within their new areas of employment as graduates but across their communities. Some have established underserved programs, birth centers, and international programs. These students are passionate advocates for the underserved and disenfranchised people. They are the future catalyst of change.”

Diversity Impact Student Conference. The purpose of the Diversity Impact Student Conference is to ensure that nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives understand the challenges and opportunities offered by diversity in rural and underserved healthcare systems.

“We believe in the benefits of a diverse university community and in the positive impacts our diverse graduates can make in communities across the country,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone. “Our graduates serve people of all races and cultures and are increasingly coming from diverse backgrounds.

It is imperative that our students, faculty, and staff have cultural awareness and competency in order to effectively advance our mission.”

In addition to the development of initiatives to improve the educational experience and success of all students with an emphasis on students of color, Dr. Valentin-Welch has implemented diversity and inclusion education programs for faculty and staff. She also oversees FNU’s annual

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+National Institutes of Health. (2017). Cultural Respect. Retrieved from https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/officecommunications-public-liaison/clear-communication/cultural-respect * Health Policy Institute. “Cultural Competence in Health Care: Is It Important for People with Chronic Conditions?” Issue Briefs on Challenges for the 21st Century. Accessed May 2019, https://hpi.georgetown.edu/cultural/ †Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Meeting the Challenges of Measuring and Preventing Maternal Mortality in the United States.” Public Health Grand Rounds. 2017/11/14, https://www.cdc.gov/grand-rounds/pp/2017/20171114-maternal-mortality.html

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The Diversity and Inclusion Office

Maria Valentin-Welch

Chris Turley

Devon Peterika

A major focus of the FNU’s Diversity and Inclusion Office is to aid in the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students.

Since 2017, FNU’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts have been led by CDIO Maria ValentinWelch. Dr. Welch has overseen the establishment and development of the Diversity and Inclusion Office. The CDIO position brings leadership, vision, integrity and a team-oriented philosophy to the diversity and inclusion efforts at FNU. The CDIO is responsible for leading the University on matters of equity, diversity, and inclusion and educates the FNU community regarding the importance and advantages of a culture that values and supports each member of the FNU community.

The CDIO is supported

by Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Chris Turley and Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Devon Peterika.

These positions focus efforts on recruitment and retention programs for underrepresented students.

Diversity Impact Program In 2010, FNU established the PRIDE Initiative (Promoting Recruitment and Retention to Increase Diversity in NurseMidwifery and Nurse Practitioner Education). Now renamed as the Diversity Impact Program to include the entire FNU community, PRIDE was launched with a goal of increasing under-represented enrollment from 10% to 15% by 2014.

Through targeted recruitment advertisements, conferences, and partnerships, plus newly designed marketing materials, FNU has seen under-represented enrollment climb to 23%.

In addition to recruitment activities, the Diversity Impact Program includes webinars, an annual conference that attendees can join in person or online, a social media support group, and focused support for members. Diversity Impact Program students receive support services to assist with their program of study.

Our overall goal is to increase the retention rate of racial and ethnic minority (non-white) students from an average of 66% to an average of 80% by June 2021. We started with the goal of graduating an average of 100 new nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners representing racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented in nursing each year. Frontier’s students of color graduates totaled 118 in 2017 and 151 in 2018.

Diversity Impact Conference FNU’s Diversity Impact Conference opens the door for nurse-practitioners and nurse-midwifery students plus faculty and staff to foster collaborative discussions, address health disparities, and find proactive solutions to improve minority health among underrepresented and marginalized groups. Participants engage in cross-cultural activities and intercultural workshops, along with nurse-leadership strategies on how to effectively care for diverse populations within their communities.

Diversity and Inclusion Office Purpose Statement: The Diversity and Inclusion Office aims to provide leadership and oversight of various diverse activities across Frontier Nursing University. To create equity programs and training that mutually benefits, respects and supports the whole community.

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“Everybody is open, everybody is willing to talk...it’s really opened my eyes a lot about things I had assumed,” said one student about the conference. “Now since I’ve talked to people, I’ve realized I can see things from their point of view and I understand.”

FNU has held nine annual Diversity Impact Conference events since the Diversity Impact Program began. The Diversity Impact Conference strives to foster a sustained commitment to diversity among nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives.

The purpose of the Diversity Impact Conference is to ensure that nurse practitioners and nurse-midwives understand the challenges and opportunities offered by diversity in rural and underserved healthcare systems. Moreover, the Diversity Impact conference advances solutions to problems posed by contemporary health care policy. Diversity Impact leaves students and attendees with a deep appreciation for the need for diversity and cultural competence in healthcare settings, which more often than not is within their own communities. In order to fill the growing need to create a diverse and culturally-

competent nursing workforce, FNU established annual objectives for the Diversity Impact Conference: 1. To provide students the chance to connect with other underrepresented students and faculty plus staff face to face to discuss issues of diversity in healthcare settings 2. To provide a safe environment where participants can discuss issues related to cultural and racial differences in professional and personal situations 3. To provide participants access to educational leaders who will conduct workshops focused on topics such as living in a diverse world, providing healthcare to diverse populations, and overcoming obstacles to become a leader in nursing.

“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,” a student said about her experience at the conference.

“Everybody is open, everybody is willing to talk...it’s really opened my eyes a lot about things I had assumed,” - FNU student

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National Workforce Diversity Grant

In 2017, Frontier Nursing University was awarded the Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The grant totals $1,998,000 in funding in support of a four-year project led by FNU with assistance from several key partner organizations.

The grant, which provides $499,500 per year, funds a project in which FNU is developing a comprehensive systems approach to implementing five evidence-based strategies to support disadvantaged advanced practice nursing students from recruitment through graduation.

The goal of the NWD program is to increase access to high quality, culturally-aligned advanced practice nurses and midwives that reflect the diversity of the communities in which they serve. Through education and training in FNU’s advanced nursing and midwifery programs, these students will be prepared to provide advanced practice nursing and midwifery health care services across the U.S.

“We are extremely proud and excited to be a part of such an important project,” said FNU president Dr. Susan E. Stone.

“We are deeply committed to the goals of the NWD program and helping to overcome barriers that hinder the success of our underrepresented students, from recruitment through graduation.”

The project’s measurable objectives are: 1) to achieve a minimum of 30 percent minority student enrollment by June 2021, the end of the project period; 2) to increase the racial and ethnic minority retention rate and 3) to graduate an average of 100 new nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners representing racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented in nursing each year of the project period.

Progress made via the NWD grant to date includes the establishment of the three-person Diversity and Inclusion Office (see page 4 for more information), the duties of which include oversight of FNU’s Diversity Impact Program and the annual Diversity Impact Conference. Additionally, in 2018, 30 NWD student scholarships were awarded. The purpose of these scholarships is to recruit, retain, and graduate more advanced practice nurses from disadvantaged backgrounds.

In 2018, FNU also implemented NWD tutoring, mentoring, professional development, and writing assistance programs (see page 8 for more information).

Dr. Susan Stone Receives President’s Award at Diversity Impact Conference The FNU Diversity and Inclusion Office presented Dr. Susan Stone with President’s Award for her “visionary diversity inclusion work,” said Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch. The award, which was presented during FNU’s Diversity Impact Student Conference, read “The difference between success and failure is often determined by one’s dedication. Your undying commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion has earned you our highest esteem.”

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Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion Devon Peterika (left ), Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Maria Valetin-Welch, and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator Chris Turley (right) present the President’s Award to Dr. Susan Stone (center)

Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

In October 2018, FNU was named a recipient of the prestigious Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (HEED). The HEED Award is a national honor recognizing U.S. medical, dental, pharmacy, osteopathic, nursing, veterinary, allied health, and other health schools and centers that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

“We believe in the benefits of a diverse university and in the positive impacts our diverse graduates can make in communities across the country.”

- FNU president Dr. Susan E. Stone

“We take a detailed approach to review each application in deciding who will be named a Health Professions HEED Award recipient. Our standards are high, and we look for schools where diversity and inclusion are woven into the work being accomplished every day across their campus,” said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.”

“We are deeply honored to receive the prestigious HEED Award,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone. “We believe in the benefits of a diverse university and in the positive impacts our diverse graduates can make in communities across the country. Our graduates serve people of all races and cultures and are increasingly coming from diverse backgrounds. It is imperative that our students, faculty, and staff have cultural awareness and competency in order to effectively advance our mission of servant leadership. We have demonstrated our ongoing commitment to diversity by implementing programs and structure to ensure we reach our goals. The HEED Award is a validation of those efforts and provides additional inspiration to maintain our commitment to achieving and exceeding our diversity and inclusion goals.”

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Diversity Training

Student Support Services

An integral component of FNU’s diversity and inclusion efforts has been the addition of diversity training for students, faculty, and staff. Students have access to diversity training through orientation and FNU’s annual Diversity Impact Conference. At the Frontier Bound orientation, all FNU students attend a diversity and inclusion presentation. FNU is also in the process of implementing a post-orientation Student Diversity and Inclusion Course for all newly enrolled students titled, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Students.

In addition to diversity training, all FNU students also benefit from a comprehensive array of support services designed to increase student retention and reduce student debt. Among the support initiatives now available to students are

In 2018, all faculty and staff completed an online course called Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. This course is now part of the training and orientation for all new hires.

Additionally, as part of the Nursing Workforce Diversity grant program, FNU worked with diversity consultant Dr. Mona Wicks from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) to develop internal faculty/staff diversity training.

The result was FNU’s first-ever diversity and inclusion faculty/ staff course module titled, Building Bridges in a Diverse World.

Those module trains participants to:: • Explain the many changes in the U.S. population.

• Summarize the importance of the changing demographic characteristics of the U.S. population from the perspective of staff member, educator, and health care provider as appropriate for their role at Frontier Nursing University.

• Summarize the advantages and challenges associated with privilege.

• Understand the social determinants of health and their potential impact on health choices and health outcomes.

• Discuss the relationships among the three topics–– America’s changing demographics, the social determinants of health, and privilege.

• Provide examples of how they will use the knowledge gained in this module in their personal and professional lives.

Completion of the module provides faculty with continuing education credits and all participants receive a Certificate of Completion. All employees are required to complete this training. The module is also made available to FNU’s Board of Directors. A second module is currently being developed for additional training.

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• Potential reimbursement credit equal to the amount of the FNU application fee.

• Annual scholarship opportunities. For example, in 2018, 30 students of color received a total of $225,000 in scholarship awards; each award was $7,500.

• Access to monthly webinars featuring topics relevant to successfully completing a graduate-level program of study and understanding what it means to be an advanced practice nurse in a diverse society.

• Access to the Multicultural Center, a resource center that highlights student cultural diversity as it relates to global health and cultural wellness.

• Access to the Supporting Achievement Graduate Education (SAGE) social media group where Diversity Impact students support one another and discuss issues and current events related to diversity in nursing and health disparities.

• A travel stipend and scholarship opportunities to attend national conferences and represent FNU as a student ambassador.

• An online Academic Resource Center (ARC) which provides resources related to time management, test preparation, study skills and more. FNU also contracts with an editing/writing assistance organization providing these services as needed to underrepresented students.

• Tutoring support is available to all FNU students upon referral by faculty. Tutoring is offered in four courses and is available in individual and group sessions. In the 2019 winter term, 97 tutoring sessions were completed. Voluntary survey results indicate positive feedback and that students in the tutoring program generally meet or exceed course standards.

• Assistance in locating facilities for clinical practicum via FNU’s Clinical Outreach and Placement. This department includes the Director of Clinical Outreach and Placement; Clinical Services Coordinator, and two Clinical Advisors.

A recent addition to these student support services is FNU’s involvement in the Peer Outreach Mentoring Program (POMP). “Via this program, our faculty are mentoring

our students in writing abstracts and presenting at national conferences,” said FNU Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Maria Valentin-Welch.

Combined, these student support initiatives have helped FNU increase retention (see chart on page 2) in both white and nonwhite students.

(left to right) POMP mentee/student Leticia Fernandez, mentee/student Onidis Lopez, Dr. Maria Valntin-Welch, and mentee/student Essence Williams presented about POMP at the 2019 International Mentoring Association conference.

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Alumni Notes Introducing Senior Development and Alumni Relations Officer Linda Talbot Barnes FNU is proud to introduce new Senior Development and Alumni Relations Officer, Linda Talbott Barnes.

Linda, who began working at Frontier Nursing University in early August, has an extensive background in fundraising.

In addition to leading two successful capital campaigns, she has experience soliciting corporations and foundations for grants, organizing alumni events, and helping supporters make a difference with their philanthropy.

Linda grew up in Winchester, Kentucky, but has lived most of her life in Lexington. She has a bachelor’s degree from Davidson College and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following the completion of her education, Linda worked in Washington, D.C., for two years. She and her husband Nelson share their home with Linus, their dog.

“Having heard my grandmother talk about Mary Breckinridge, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of the Frontier Nursing University,” Linda said. “However, after attending Frontier Bound, I gained a deeper understanding of the powerful relationship advanced practice nurses develop with their patients and the positive effect it has not only on them but also their families. I was also impressed by the commitment of the many students who work fulltime and have young children at home.

I can’t wait to share my admiration for the work of Frontier Nursing University and the dedication of its students and alumni with those others looking to make a difference.”

Alumni Spotlight: Nancy Comello

Precepting 101 Why become a preceptor for FNU students? Here are just a few of the many reasons: • Promote your profession through the education and guidance of your future peers • Help expand access to quality, compassionate care, to rural and underserved populations • Earn an honorarium based on the percentage of time spent precepting students • Gain access to free CEUs including sessions on pharmacology and other exciting topics.

Nancy Comello, DNP, Class 19, is passionate about the health and education of new mothers in Guatemala.

She has traveled to Guatemala 27 times to assist in volunteer training and, in 2018, she established Supporting Safe Birth, Inc (SSB). The purpose of SSB is to increase birth attendants’ capacity for providing evidence-based care to vulnerable women and babies, as well as to partner with other programs to increase the scope and coverage of care throughout Guatemala.

SSB uses simple one-day programs with visual graphics, oral testing, and interactive participation to equip a variety of learners, including those who may be illiterate. Nancy is a master trainer for “Helping Mothers Survive” and “Helping Babies Survive”, programs designed specifically for low-resource countries.

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Please consider the rewarding experience of becoming an FNU preceptor today! To learn more about becoming a preceptor, please visit https://portal.frontier.edu/ web/fnu/preceptor.

Sandi Hayes, APRN, CNP (left) with preceptee Kelly Papesh, DNP, Class 26.

Helping Mothers Survive consists of four modules that address common issues such as bleeding after birth, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and threatened preterm birth care. Helping Babies Survive is made of three modules focused on the essentials of caring for newborn and undersized babies.

SSB programs utilize mannequins for hands-on training that is easily translated into real-world situations.

The program is self-sustaining and grows organically thanks to a “train the trainer” model, equipping those who complete training to in turn train others in their organizations and communities.

In addition to her work in Guatemala, Nancy serves as a Professional Development Specialist at UnityPoint Health Meriter in Madison, Wisconsin.

In this role, she works to train and educate teams in preparation for obstetric emergencies. She is also a certified instructor for Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics as well as the Neonatal Resuscitation program.

FNU Alumni Association The Frontier Nursing University Office of Alumni Relations is here to support YOU! Our purpose is to find new and meaningful ways to engage and support Alumni — from graduation throughout your career. Alumni are an integral part of FNU’s development because you demonstrate the excellence of FNU in everyday practice and because you are our primary recruiters and most loyal donors. We appreciate your commitment to FNU, and we plan to offer additional rewarding programs in return soon.

Services are open to all graduates of FNU. We currently have more 6,000 alumni in all 50 states and many countries around the world. We encourage you to explore the services, programs, and activities offered and to become involved. There are several wonderful ways to stay in touch with friends and connected to FNU including; reunions, conference receptions, case days, eNews, and our very active Facebook Group. To take advantage of all member services, please make sure we have your updated contact information by emailing us at alumniservices@frontier.edu.

Nancy chose FNU to obtain her DNP because of its reputation as an institution that equips nurse-midwives on a global scale. She sought a program that would help deepen her project management skills and help her implement a well-designed, multilayered program in Guatemala.

“The faculty and chairs at FNU were experienced nurse-midwives with significant global experience, which was key to the success of my project and greatly enhanced my learning,” Nancy said.

To learn more about Supporting Safe Birth, visit supportingsafebirth.org.

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Alumni Notes DNP Graduates’ Work Published in New Edition of Textbook

leadership in working towards quality improvement in both individual and community health care.

Chapters that were written by FNU alumni in Caring for the Vulnerable include: Chapter 13: A Systematic Review of Cardiopathy and Peripartum Mortality in the United States by Andrew Youmans, MS, CNM Chapter 21: Hepatitis C Epidemic, Outreach and Intervention for Boomers

by Greg Grevera, DNP, FNP

FNU alumni are contributing to the future of healthcare by sharing their research to educate present and future students.

Several FNU alumni have authored research chapters in a text for nursing students. The Fifth Edition of Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research will feature a staggering 12 FNU representatives. These include 9 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates, 4 faculty or former faculty members, and a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) Master’s graduate.

Caring for the Vulnerable is a supplementary text material focusing on developing programs, conducting research, and influencing health policy when caring for vulnerable populations.

The Fifth Edition contains 31 new chapters that emphasize relevance to DNP-prepared nurses.

FNU’s DNP program is designed for registered nurses who want to elevate their practice to the highest level. The program builds on knowledge acquired during master’s studies by incorporating evidence-based practice and systemic

Chapter 22: Trauma-Informedrimary Care: Promoting Change among Patients with Early Life Adversity by Tracey Weise, DNP, FNP, PSMNP ( Jonas Scholar) Chapter 23: Opioid Abuse and Diversion Prevention in Rural Eastern Kentucky by Tricia Flake, DNP, FNP Chapter 24: Culturally Contextualized Community Outreach Program to Promote Breastfeeding among AfricanAmerican Women by Rachel Simmons, DNP, WHNP Chapter 25: Strangulation Related to Intimate Partner Violence: Caring for Vulnerable Women in the Emergency Department by Jeanne Parrish, DNP, FNP Chapter 26: The Effects of Gun Trauma on Rural Montana Health Care Providers by Margaret Bortko, DNP, FNP Chapter 28: Caring for Vulnerable Populations: Outcomes with the DNP Prepared Nurse by Barbara Anderson, Professor Emerita, DrPH, CNM and Gwen Short (former DNP faculty, FNU)

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Chapter 29: Vulnerability and Resilience: Teaching Students in Low Resource and Culturally Unfamiliar Settings by Barbara Anderson, Professor Emerita, DrPH, CNM Chapter 33: Facing the Nursing Workforce Shortage: Policies and Initiatives to Promote a Resilient Health Care System by Barbara Anderson, Professor Emerita, DrPH, CNM Chapter 34: The Implementation of the Strong Start for Mothers and Newborns Initiative in Freestanding Birth Centers

by Jill Alliman, DNP, CNM (FNU faculty); Susan Stapleton, DNP, CNM (former FNU faculty) Chapter 35: Protecting Vulnerable Populations from Mosquito-Borne Diseases: The Cases of Yellow Fever and Zika by Pauline Tither, DNP, FNP FNU is proud of our alumni who continue to influence not only patients under their direct care but also students striving to follow in their footsteps.

Caring for the Vulnerable, Fifth Edition is available in print and electronic versions on Jones & Bartlett as well as Amazon.

Electronic Transcripts Now Available We are extremely happy to announce that we can now send official transcripts electronically! This significantly improves our response times and our ability to serve our students and alumni. To request your transcript electronically, please visit https://portal. frontier.edu/web/fnu/ transcript-request

Bobbi Anderson Joins Murray Medical Associates After completing her clinical hours at Murray Medical Associates (MMA) in Murray, Kentucky, Bobbi Anderson, MSN, FNP, DNP Class 34 has joined the MMA staff full time as a family nurse practitioner. Anderson is a member of the American and Kentucky Nurses Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Association of Pre and Perinatal Practitioners and Nurse-Midwives.

April Coates Joins Mercy Regional Medical Center April Coates, MSN, FNP, DNP Class 33, has joined Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colo., as a family nurse practitioner. She sees male and female patients of all ages.

Laura Knisley Named Ohio’s Distinguished Health Educator Laura Knisley, DNP, Class 29, received this year’s Ohio Distinguished Health Educator Service Award from the Ohio Public Health Association on May 14. Knisley serves as Clinton County Health District’s

Diabetes and Wellness Educator and as a nurse practitioner at Highland County Community Action’s Reproductive Wellness Clinic.

“I am proud to be involved in public health,” Knisley told the Wilmington (Ohio) News Journal. “I greatly value the opportunities each day to empower my clients to achieve the best quality of life possible.”

Jordan Miles Joins Chipola Surgical and Medical Specialties, OB/GYN Jordan Miles, MSN, CNM, DNP Class 33, recently joined Chipola Surgical and Medical Specialties, OB/GYN in Marianna, Florida.

Previously she worked at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida.

Floyd Urgent Care Adds Lindsay Moates This summer, Lindsay Moates, MSN, FNP, Class 143 joined Floyd Urgent Care in Cartersville, Georgia, as a nurse practitioner.

Previously, Lindsay worked as a registered nurse in inpatient rehab and in pediatrics at Floyd Medical Center.

Janette Bowers Confirmed to Board of Nurse Licensure by United States Virgin Islands Senate The United States Virgin Islands Senate recently confirmed Janette Bowers, DNP, Class 27, as a licensed practical nurse to the Board of Nurse Licensure. Bowers will help oversee and license nurses in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Since 2014, she has worked at Frederiksted Health Care in Frederiksted, U.S. Virgin Islands, while also serving as an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of the Virgin Islands.

“I have had the privilege of gaining a variety of experiences and have developed expertise in several areas, including family medicine, HIV medicine, homeless health, emergency medicine, and cardiovascular medicine,” Bowers told The St. John Source.

Meghan Garland Published in Worldviews on EvidenceBased Nursing FNU course faculty member Meghan Garland, MSN, CNM, Class 29, coauthored an article recently published in Worldviews on Evidenced-Based Nursing. The article, co-written by JoEllen Wilbur and Pamela Semanik, Ph.D., APN, is titled “Correlates of Physical Activity During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review with Implications for Evidence-Based Practice.”*

*Garland, M. (2019). Correlates of physical activity during pregnancy: A systematic review withimplications for evidence-based practice. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 16 (4), 310-318). https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12391

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Courier Corner 2019 Couriers Complete 8-Week Summer Internship Nine remarkable individuals from across the country participated in this year’s summer Courier program. During the eight-week internship in rural Appalachia, the Couriers observed clinical practices, provided service at clinical sites and completed community projects in their respective areas.

The Couriers worked with a total of 13 different organizations and community partners throughout Appalachia. In addition to completing their service-learning work, Couriers also completed comprehensive community health profiles of their respective areas to gain further insight into the complexities and health disparities facing these counties. During their internship, the Couriers learned about rural health while assisting community organizations and clinics with special projects.

2019 SUMMER COURIERS Sarah Baldree Breanna Bowling Audrey Cameron Emily Cross Daniel Goold Reilly Hail Eric Lakomek

What are the goals of the Courier Program?

• To introduce Couriers to the value of public health, advanced practice nursing, and primary healthcare services to people living in rural and underserved communities;

Interested in Being an FNU Courier?

To learn more about the FNU Courier program, please email the Courier Coordinator, Tara Dykes, at courier. program@frontier.edu.

Calling All Former Couriers!

Have a story you remember and want to share? We publish stories about former Couriers on our website and in the Quarterly Bulletin. Or you can share your story via “Courier Coffee,” our vlog series that showcases present and former Couriers. If you are interested in doing recording a Courier Coffee, please email Courier.Program@frontier. edu for more information.

• To support clinical and other community sites; • To foster cultural humility through Courier engagement with diverse communities and fellow Couriers; • To facilitate Couriers’ experience of FNU’s mission in action and encourage them to embody the Frontier legacy in their later vocations and personal lives.

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Dorn McMahon HaLee Morgan

The Couriers in Their Own Words Upon completing the program, the Couriers shared their thoughts about their experiences. Here is a sample of what they had to say: “Being introduced so deeply in Appalachia culture was awesome.”

“Advice I would give to future Couriers is just to come in with an open mind, engage with everyone you meet, be creative and adaptive, think critically not only about the Courier experience but your reactions to it, and ultimately, come ready to be of service in any way you can.” “[This experience] allowed me to realize my privilege and not to take the things that I have in my life for granted. I am extremely grateful I was able to receive this experience, as it put much into perspective for me.”

Wendover Report Make the Beauty of Wendover Part of Your Holiday Season It’s always a good time to visit Wendover Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center, but there’s no better time than during the holidays. Whether it’s for a family reunion, group dinner, or just a weekend getaway, now is the perfect time to make your holiday plans at Wendover. With home-cooked meals, scenic views, and newly renovated rooms and retreat facilities, Wendover is prepared to host your party or event, large or small.

Special Knit Items Homemade baby caps, blankets, and scarves continue to be very needed for our FNU Students. Frontier nurse-midwifery students present a baby cap to the family of a baby whose birth they attend, and our nurse practitioner students present lap quilts or scarves to their patients. As our university continues to grow, we will need more and more of these wonderful items.

The size needed for lap quilts is approximately 40 by 42 inches.

Yarn should be a worsted weight.

We greatly appreciate the many knitting groups and friends who send items to us. These baby caps, scarves, and blankets are circling the globe as our students pass them on to women and families and share the story of Mary Breckinridge and the Frontier Nursing Service. It’s such a special way to pass on the vision and mission of Frontier!

Please send your donated items to:

Michael Claussen, Development Officer 132 FNS Drive Wendover, KY 41775 Thank you to the following individuals who have recently sent items to Wendover: Kimberlee Borneman Barbara Bowling Dr. Vicky Stone Gale Dawn Maffett Harriet Palmer Ann Pongrace Dawn Sneathen

Book Your Stay or Retreat at Wendover Bed & Breakfast and Retreat Center To plan your stay, please contact Wendover Operations Manager, Debra Turner, at 606-672-2317 or visit wendover@frontier.edu to book online. You can follow Wendover on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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News and Notes Loy McEachin Watson Part of New Clinic in Texas

Read the 2018 President’s Report Online

Join Us for “Empower 2019”, an FNU Virtual Event!

FNP student Loy McEachin Watson, RN, and Shirley Levenson, Ph.D., PMHNP, FNP, opened JLyle Medical Clinic in Caldwell, Texas in June. In a Facebook post to the FNU community, Loy shared pictures of the new clinic and wrote “THIS is why I started, and it is finally unfolding before my eyes. It is small but we will grow. For all of us that have dared to dream, I want you to know, dreams do come true.”

The entire 2018 President’s Report is now available online. This report contains coverage of the news, events, and accomplishments at FNU in 2018.

It also includes updated data and indepth articles on FNU’s programs and people. We welcome your feedback and hope you enjoy it.

National Midwifery Week is September 29-October 5, and Frontier Nursing University is celebrating by hosting an exciting virtual event dedicated to nursemidwifery. During the Empower 2019 FNU Virtual Event Nurse-Midwives Improving Patient Care Through Teamwork hear from outstanding speakers and participate in a FREE continuing education opportunity. We hope you’ll join us for this great event sponsored by Southern Cross Insurance!

Join Frontier Nursing University for this Free Virtual Event Celebrating National Rural Health Day National Rural Health Day is November 21, 2019 Join us for free, online sessions that celebrate the power of rural. Hear from FNU Faculty and Alumni nursing leaders in healthcare as they discuss how they are addressing unique healthcare challenges faced by people in rural communities.

More details coming soon!

SAVE THE DATE! Ericka Dekle Receives Scholarship FNP student Ericka Dekle, FNP Class 182, was one of five students to receive a Scholastic Achievement Awards scholarship from Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital (NVRH) Auxiliary in May. The NVRH Auxiliary provides the awards annually to both high school and adult students who are pursuing healthcare careers.

November 21, 2019 FNU Virtual Event Celebrating National Rural Health Day

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Board of Directors BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Michael Carter, DNSc, DNP, Tumbling Shoals, AR Vice Chair Michael T. Rust, Louisville, KY Secretary Wallace Campbell, Ph.D., Berea, KY Treasurer Emma Metcalf, RN, MSN, CPHQ, Louisville, KY Board Members Carlyle Carter, Evanston, IL Eunice (Kitty) Ernst, CNM, MPH, Perkiomenville, PA Nancy Hines, Shepherdsville, KY Jean Johnson, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Cabin John, MD Phyllis Leppert, RN, CNM, MD, Ph.D., FACNM, Salt Lake City, UT Marcus Osborne, MBA, Bentonville, AR Kerri Schuiling, Ph.D., CNM, FAAN, FACNM, Marquette, MI Peter A. Schwartz, MD, Wyomissing, PA

Mike Rust Retires from Kentucky Hospital Association Mike Rust, Vice-Chair of the FNU Board of Directors, retired from the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) this August.

Mike served as the KHA president from 1996-2019. In his role at KHA, he led the Association’s representation and advocacy efforts in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Prior to joining KHA, Mike was the Senior Vice President at the Florida Hospital Association (FHA) heading up the regulatory efforts of the Association and serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Association’s four, for-profit subsidiary corporations. He was with FHA for 13 years.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee’s Health Care Administration program, Mike has a master’s degree in public health and an undergraduate degree from Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia. A member of the American College of Health Care Executives, Mike became a fellow of that organization in 1998. In 2001 Mike was elected to the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Health Executives.

Mike has served on the FNU Board of Directors since 2002, currently serving as the Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee.

We thank Mike for his continued leadership and service to FNU, his leadership of KHA, and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement.

Nancy Fugate Woods, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Seattle, WA May Wykle, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, FGSA, Cleveland, OH Foundation Board Members Peter Coffin, Chair, Frontier Nursing Service, Inc. Foundation Chestnut Hill, MA Derek Bonifer, Louisville, KY Peter A. Schwartz, MD, Wyomissing, PA Board Members Emeritus John Foley, Lexington, KY

Mike Rust with FNU President Dr. Susan Stone at his retirement celebration.

Marion McCartney, CNM, FACNM, Washington, DC Kenneth J. Tuggle, JD, Louisville, KY

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In Memoriam / Tributes Remembering Molly Lee, Former Faculty and Dean of the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery Molly Lee, former Faculty and Dean of the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery, passed on July 14, 2019.

Her family shared the following tribute: Molly Lee was born on 27th February 1922 in Havant, Hampshire in Britain, a sister for Nora and twin of Joan. Their father was in the Royal Navy and the family moved to Devonport, then St. Budeaux in Plymouth.

Molly said she had a happy childhood, rowing on the Tamar and Tavy, swimming, walking on Dartmoor. She admired mountaineers and explorers, particularly Scott of the Antarctic.

Molly began training as a nurse in 1939, completing it with Joan during the war years. In 1941 bomb damage necessitated a move to Sampford Spiney for the family. On days off Molly and Joan would cycle from the Prince of Wales (Greenbank) hospital to Sampford Spiney (without lights if it were nighttime). During these years Molly developed her love of horses and of riding expeditions on Dartmoor.

In Kentucky, close relationships were formed between the FNS nurse-midwives and also with their pupils, several of whom have maintained contact with Molly over her lifetime. When Molly arrived at FNS jeeps were starting to be used but horses still provided the only possible transport in less accessible areas.

The weather could make journeys very hazardous, with swollen or icy rivers to cross.

Images of Molly Lee’s riding uniform, which is on display at Wendover in The Barn.

In 1946 Molly commenced midwifery training in Stirling, Aberdeen and Inverness hospitals, followed by Queen’s Nurse (or district nurse) training in the Whiddon Down area. It was there she met a nurse who told her about the Frontier Nursing Service in Kentucky. Mary Breckinridge had set up the service in a remote and mountainous area of great need and valued British trained nurse-midwives. Initially, transport was on horseback so it greatly appealed to Molly.

She traveled first to British Columbia, Canada and worked as a nurse there for two and a half years, then on to Kentucky where she worked until 1983. During these years she returned to Britain to help care for her mother and aunt, her sister Joan’s wedding and for holidays, also working at Tavistock and Launceston hospitals.

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In 1965 elder sister Nora was visiting Molly in Kentucky and their jeep ran over a homemade bomb, resulting in lifechanging injuries to Nora and less serious ones to Molly. Her strong Christian faith helped her particularly during this time. Medical treatment and convalescence continued and while in London Molly commenced studying for a Midwifery Teaching Diploma, which she achieved in 1967. She was held in high esteem in her role as midwifery tutor and contributed to papers and books written about the history of the FNS because she was one of the last “old-timers”. Colleagues, pupils and local families remember the way she cared whenever she saw a need and could do something to help.

Molly loved to travel and she visited different parts of the USA, British Isles, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Norway, and New Zealand. Her love of adventure took her at different times to the tops of mountains, up in a hot air balloon, camping in the Canadian woods, canoeing, and hiking.

She returned home and retired from work in 1983 when her sister Joan was terminally ill. She lived at Postbridge and Princetown, then moved to Kingsbridge in 1994 to care for her sister Nora who had had a stroke. She lived in Kingsbridge until December 2015, an active church member, always busy, and often babysat her great-nephews and nieces. At age 79 she volunteered to assist others on the sailing ship, the Lord Nelson.

She continued to drive a car, canoe in local rivers, and ring the

church bells until she was about 90. Age never got in the way of her pursuing her dreams. She corresponded with friends and family around the world, former staff and patients, and adults who had been babies she delivered. Her interest in her own family led to re-establishing contact and friendships with family members overseas, one of whom has traveled here for today’s service.

Molly’s family remembers fondly her “can do” attitude, her hospitality, her adventurous and determined nature.

As children, her nephews and nieces looked forward to packages arriving from America and to fun outings when she came home, including pony rides with her on the moor, moonlit walks, and adventures. Her great-nephews and nieces remember walks, picnics, and outdoor activities.

Some of her great great nephews and nieces visited her at Moorgate where she spent her last few years. The family thanks the staff there who showed patience and kindness and helped her continue to enjoy life until the age of 97. We thank God that Molly was blessed with a long and interesting lifetime. We think she was an amazing aunt.

Dedicated FNU Friend and Supporter John G. Henry Passes John G. Henry, 97, of Zanesville, Ohio passed at 12:18 a.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2019, in Primrose Retirement Community.

John was born on October 18, 1921, in Russellville, Ohio, son of the late John B. Henry and Anna Lucrecia Henry.

On August 21, 1947, John was united in marriage to Doris (Oerlebeck) Henry who preceded him in death on August 17, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sisters, Martha Edwards and Virginia Henry.

John was a retired supervisor for Goodyear Atomic with 33 years of service and a Veteran of the United States Army.

In 2012, John made a planned gift in honor of his sister Virginia, who was a registered nurse. He fondly shared his reason for this gift with Angela Bailey, FNU Chief Advancement Officer, stating that every year Virginia “took up a collection for the FNS” during the holiday season but gave the money raised anonymously. At the time of Virginia’s death, he wanted a gift in Virginia’s name to commemorate

MEMORIAL DONATIONS The following people gave contributions to Frontier in memory of their friends of loved ones. The names in bold are the deceased Jacquie Chapman Karen Watt Sylvia Leatherwood Enriquez Patricia Young Dr. Mary P. Fox O. W. Thompson Jane H. Hope

Jane Tyrrell Elsie “Talu” Hartlieb Robertson Trudy Kawami John and Muriel Whitman Susan Brown Victoria Evans The following people gave contributions to Frontier in honor of their friends of loved ones. The names in bold are the honorees.

Kara Ford Rebecca Ford Lori Mazza

Mr. John Henry at his home in March of 2015 holding a picture of his sister Virginia Henry. Virginia was a traveling nurse who worked in New York and California before settling in Cincinnati’s Bethesda North Hospital.

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Trustees

Tributes

TRUSTEES Mrs. Tia Andrew, Hamilton Parish, Bermuda

Mrs. Patricia Lawrence, Westwood, MA

Ms. Sarah Bacon, Brooklyn, NY

Mrs. Henry Ledford, Big Creek, KY

Mrs. Andrea Begley, Hyden, KY Mrs. Heather Bernard, Hamilton, NY Gov. Steven Beshear, Lexington, KY Mrs. Betty Brown, Louisville, KY Mrs. Amy Pennington Brudnicki, Richmond, KY Dr. Timothy Bukowski, Chapel Hill, NC Dr. Wallace Campbell, Berea, KY Miss Anna Carey, Hyden, KY

Mrs. Marian Leibold, Cincinnati, OH Dr. Ruth Lubic, Washington, DC Mr. William Lubic, Washington DC Mr. Robert Montague, JD, Urbanna, VA Mr. Wade Mountz, Louisville, KY Ms. Judy Myers, Ph.D., RN, New Albany, IN Ms. Barbara Napier, Irvine, KY

John Henry with his sisters Virginia (center) and Martha.

Mrs. Jean Chapin, Oldwick, NJ

Ms. Sandra Napier, Stinnett, KY

her affection for the work of the FNS nurses. His generosity in his sister’s name will continue to provide support to advanced practice nurses and midwives for years to come.

Dr. Holly Cheever, Voorheesville, NY

Dr. Spencer Noe, Lexington, KY Mr. Dean Osborne, Hyden, KY

Mrs. Lois Cheston, Topsfield, MA

Mrs. Helen Rentch, Midway, KY

John placed great value on the importance of higher education.

In addition to his generous support of FNU and having no children of his own, John gave two young women the gift of a college education. One of those women recently became a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and the other completed her undergraduate degree and is now seeking a professional degree as a pharmacist.

Mrs. Julia Breckinridge Davis, Winston-Salem, NC

In addition to being a generous philanthropist, John was also a wonderful conversationalist and bird watcher. “I visited Mr. Henry every year,” Bailey said. “He was a wonderful storyteller, always pleasant and witty.

He loved to tell me about the birds that would visit the feeder outside his window. He was always so thoughtful. He sent me a Christmas card every year. I am going to miss my visits with Mr. Henry very much.”

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Mrs. John Dete, West Liberty, OH Mrs. Selby Ehrlich, Bedford, NY

Mrs. John Richardson, Washington, DC Mrs. Linda Roach, Lexington, KY Mrs. Georgia Rodes, Lexington, KY

Mrs. Robert Estill, Raleigh, NC

Mrs. Sandra Schreiber, Louisville, KY

Mrs. Noel Smith Fernandez, Pomona, NY

Mrs. Sherrie Rice Smith, Franklin, WI

Ms. Mary Ann Gill, Versailles, KY

Mrs. Austin Smithers, Lyme, NH

Mr. John Grandin, Chestnut Hill, MA

Mrs. Robert Steck, Arlington, MA

Dr. Joyce Fortney Hamberg, Southgate, KY

Mrs. Mary Clay Stites, Louisville, KY

Dr. Horace Henriques, Lyme, NH

Mr. Richard Sturgill, Paris, KY

Mr. & Mrs. John Hodge, Berwyn, PA Mrs. Robin Frentz Isaacs, Lincoln, MA Mrs. Rosemary Johnson, Versailles, KY Mrs. Mary Carol Joseph, Mayor, City of Hyden Ms. Deborah M. King, Westport, MA

Ms. Mary Frazier Vaughan, Lexington, KY Mrs. LouAnne Roberts Verrier, Austin, TX Dr. Patience White, Bethesda, MD Mr. Harvie Wilkinson, Lexington, KY Ms. Vaughda Wooten, Hyden, KY

Planned Giving PLANNED GIVING OPTIONS What is a planned gift?

A planned gift is often an important option for those who would like to make a major gift. Also known as a deferred gift, a planned gift is created now for a future benefit that can occur during or after the lifetime of the donor or of another beneficiary, such as a spouse or child.

The payment of planned gifts can be a one-time distribution or the regular payment of specific or variable amounts. Some planned gifts give you the option of changing the gift commitment (revocable), while others do not (irrevocable).

You may use a variety of assets to establish a planned gift, including cash, securities, real or personal property, life insurance policies, retirement funds, or other financial accounts.

Tax consequences can be considerable and vary according to the type and size of a planned gift. You should consult with a legal and/or financial advisor to determine the best type of gift for you and the best time to make the gift.

A planned gift can maximize your giving potential and can even ensure future financial security for you or a loved one.

What is a Trust?

Remainder Interest

A trust is a fiduciary relationship in which one party, known as a trustor, gives another party, the trustee, the right to hold title to property or assets for the benefit of a third party, the beneficiary.

The donor deeds a personal residence or a farm to a charity (such as FNU) with a right for one or more individuals to use the property for a specified time. When the time is up, the rights of the property are transferred to the charity.

Charitable Remainder Trusts A charitable remainder trust is an irrevocable trust that offers two gift options: with an annuity trust, the donor creates a qualifying trust that provides a fixed income for one or more individuals for a specified term of years; at the end of the term, the principal is given to one or more charities. With a unitrust, beneficiaries receive a fixed percentage of the current value of the trust assets, which are revalued annually.

Charitable Gift Annuity

Charitable Bequests These are the most popular types of planned gifts. The donor designates a charity to receive a bequest A bequest is a financial term describing the act of giving assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash, to individuals or organizations, through the provisions of a will or an estate plan. from a will. Bequests are either a specific amount, a percentage amount of the estate’s value, or the remainder or residual amount of the estate.

The donor gives cash or securities to create an irrevocable trust, and the charity pays a fixed annuity income to one or more individuals for life. Rates are recommended by the American Council on Gift Annuities. Annual payments can be deferred to a specific time, such as the retirement age of the beneficiary.

If you wish to remember FNU in your will, this form is suggested: “I hereby give, devise and bequeath the sum of... dollars (or other described property) to Frontier Nursing University, an educational institution organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.”

Charitable Lead Trust

Stock Gifts

The opposite of a charitable remainder trust, the charitable lead trust created by the donor pays an annuity or unitrust amount to a charity and the remainder to the donor or another beneficiary at the end of the trust term.

You can donate your appreciated stock directly to FNU. For information on how you can transfer stocks directly to us please contact our Chief Advancement Officer at angela.bailey@frontier.edu or at 859-251-4573.

Pooled Income Fund

To learn more about supporting FNU, please contact our Development Office:

The donor gives cash or securities to a charity’s pooled investment fund, which includes gifts from other donors. Participants receive a share of the fund’s annual income during their lifetimes. At the donor’s death, the original gift is removed from the fund and is used by the charity for its own purposes.

Angela Bailey Chief Advancement Officer 859-251-4573 angela.bailey@frontier.edu

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Please let us know. Simply email us at FNUnews@frontier.edu.

Thank you!

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