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21-632: Frontier Nursing University was founded in 1939 as the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery. The Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery graduated its first class in 1940. In 1970, the school was renamed the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing with the opening of the nation's first family nurse practitioner education program. In 1989/1990, as a joint effort of the Frontier Nursing Service, Case Western Reserve University,

42-686: A Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. [1] The school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools , Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education , and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The institution is tied number 53 overall in "Best Nursing Schools: Master's" in U.S. News & World Report 's 2022 rankings . Four of

63-537: A family nurse practitioner program. The program should be accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). A family nurse practitioner may work in a variety of clinical settings, utilizing their skill set as primary care clinicians in collaboration with others. FNPs deliver a range of episodic acute illness typically treated in

84-488: A strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of our nation and the global community. The NLN was founded in 1893 as the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses and was the first organization for nursing in the U.S. In 1912, it was renamed the National League for Nursing Education (NLNE) and released the first Standard Curriculum for Schools of Nursing in 1917. In 1942,

105-560: Is that the ACEN is recognized by the USDE. This recognition includes the ACEN being recognized by the USDE as an "institutional" accreditation agency, and as such the nursing program offered by the "institution" can be eligible for Higher Education Reauthorization Act, Title IV funds through the ACEN. A collection of papers including proceedings of annual conventions, meeting minutes, biographical data of early leaders, correspondence, and photos are held at

126-514: The American Association of Nurse Practitioners certification program (awards the NP-C credential). Before becoming a family nurse practitioner, a person must graduate from a four-year college or university nursing program that is accredited by American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) or the National League for Nursing (NLN). This would result in a Bachelor of Science in nursing from

147-844: The Dean of the Tuskegee Institute School of Nursing, was also on the board of directors. NLN presents a number of awards every year. Among the major awards given are the Mary Adelaide Nutting Award for Outstanding Teaching or Leadership in Nursing Education, the Isabel Hampton Robb Award for Outstanding Leadership in Clinical Practice, and the Lillian Wald Humanitarian Award. In 1996,

168-738: The Maternity Center Association, and the National Association of Childbearing Centers, the Community-based Nurse-midwifery Education Program was born. Hence, Frontier became the first graduate school of nurse-midwifery to offer distance education . In 2005, the Community-Based Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner option was added. In 2011, Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing became Frontier Nursing University to underscore

189-606: The NLN Board of Governors approved establishment of an independent entity within the organization to be known as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) . In 1997, the NLNAC began operations with sole authority and accountability for carrying out the responsibilities inherent to the accreditation processes. Fifteen Commissioners were appointed: nine nurse educators, three nursing service representatives, and three public members. The Commissioners assumed responsibilities for

210-546: The NLN to assume responsibility for the accreditation of nursing schools in the U.S. At this time, the NLN included African-American nurses in positions, including the board of directors. Willie Mae Jackson Jones, of the Community Nursing Services of Montclair, New Jersey , served as the first African-American in the organization, as a member of the first NLN board of directors. Additionally, Dr. Lillian Holland Harvey ,

231-675: The NLNE created individual membership, enabling African-American nurses to participate in the organization. In 1952, the NLNE combined with the National Organization for Public Health Nursing and the Association for Collegiate Schools of Nursing as the National League for Nursing , and the United States Department of Education (USDE) recognized the NLN, including it on the initial list of recognized accrediting agencies. This allowed

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252-681: The National Library of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Accredited Programs The number of accredited programs awarding academic degrees, diplomas or certificates by the NLNAC as of 2010: The NLN provides the Total Assessment Program (TAP) for NCLEX Success, which is a comprehensive testing services program for nurse educators, students, and practitioners. TAP is a complete preparation package to assess students' abilities and achievement prior to admission, after specific courses, and at

273-512: The chief executive officer of the ACEN. In 2014, the NLN created an additional commission for nursing education accreditation, the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) . On July 1, 2014, Judith A. Halstead, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF, was appointed executive director of the CNEA. Both organizations operate to support the interests of nursing education through accreditation. A core difference

294-666: The clinical management of acutely ill deteriorating patients such as those requiring care in the intensive care unit. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing The National League for Nursing ( NLN ) is a national organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nurse education . It offers faculty development , networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiatives to more than 45,000 individual and 1,000 education and associate members. The National League for Nursing promotes excellence in nursing education to build

315-522: The college or university. Next, a person would need to pass the RN licensing exam, which is the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). After passing this exam, the person is a Registered Nurse and is able to enter the work force. Most nurses work for a few years in the field before pursuing further education. After completion of this prior work, a person can apply to and obtain a master's or doctoral degree from

336-438: The distinct graduate-level programs while reflecting the institution's history and vision. Frontier Nursing University focuses exclusively on distance nursing education with a strong focus on training nurses to provide advanced care to rural and underserved communities. It offers a Master of Science in Nursing , post-Master's certificate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with speciality certification leading to education as

357-520: The holistic nature of health and it is based on knowledge of the patient in the context of the family and the community, emphasizing disease prevention and health promotion . This history of this role began in the 1960s when health care planners and legislators determined that primary health care was not meeting the immediate demands of the United States' citizens. Medical schools were given money to start family practice programs to meet this need, and

378-502: The institution's programs are individually ranked: The campus moved from its original home in Hyden, Kentucky, to a wooded setting in Versailles, Kentucky in 2020. Family nurse practitioner A family nurse practitioner (FNP) provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. Primary care emphasizes

399-471: The management, financial decisions, policy-making, and general administration of the NLNAC. The NLNAC was incorporated as a subsidiary of the NLN in 2001, and twelve years later, the name of the NLNAC was changed to the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) , the name under which the subsidiary continues to operate. On December 1, 2014, Marsal P. Stoll, EdD, MSN, was appointed

420-454: The outpatient or urgent care setting, and chronic and preventive healthcare services. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. FNPs also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by specialty physicians. FNP scope of practice does not include

441-585: The practice movement began to grow. Following educational preparation at the master's or doctoral level, FNPs must become board certified by an approved certification body. Board certification must be maintained by obtaining continuing nursing education credits. In the US, board certification is provided either through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (awards the FNP-BC credential) or through

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