Letter from Dr. Carter

Dear Friends,

The Board of Directors of Frontier Nursing University is honored to share the 2019 President’s Annual Report with you. In this report, you will learn about the structure, goals, and planning implementation that made FNU’s 80th anniversary such a successful and busy year. Our mission remains very clear and our progress toward it is thoughtful, measured, and data-driven.

We are committed to providing an excellent education for nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners at a cost made affordable by our proven and well-established distance learning model. We know that allowing our students to continue to work in their home communities while they pursue their advanced degrees helps address the healthcare gaps that persist within rural and underserved populations across the country. We also know that our curriculum prepares students to address the ongoing maternal mortality crisis in America, which is particularly impactful among women of color. As we witness the disproportionately severe effects of COVID-19 on the African American population, we are intent on preparing our students to provide culturally competent care to help reduce these tragic disparities.

The 2019 strategic planning process focused heavily on analyzing and anticipating the nation’s current and future healthcare needs. We are proud of the work that has been done and excited to make even greater progress in the future.

Thank you for your support of FNU and the health and well-being of our country.

Sincerely,

Michael Carter

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