FNU Campuses

Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, Kentucky, is renowned for its focus on advanced nursing education, particularly in midwifery and family nursing. The campus serves as the historical and administrative heart of the university, offering a range of graduate-level programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles in healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): A comprehensive program focused on clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and improving healthcare outcomes.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Specializations include Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, equipping students with specialized skills for diverse patient populations.
• Post-Graduate Certificates: Advanced training for nurses seeking additional certifications in areas such as midwifery or psychiatric care.

The Hyden campus provides a unique learning environment with a blend of online coursework and in-person clinical intensives, ensuring students gain hands-on experience. The university emphasizes community-based care, preparing graduates to address healthcare disparities through innovative and compassionate practice. With a legacy dating back to 1939, Frontier Nursing University remains a pioneer in distance education for nursing, allowing students to balance professional and personal commitments while pursuing advanced degrees. The campus also hosts events like Frontier Bound, where students connect with faculty and peers to build a supportive network. This dedication to accessible, high-quality education makes the Hyden campus a vital hub for aspiring nurse leaders committed to transforming healthcare delivery in underserved regions across the United States and beyond.

The Versailles Campus of Frontier Nursing University, located in Versailles, Kentucky, serves as a modern administrative and educational facility, complementing the historic Hyden location. This campus supports the university’s mission to train advanced practice nurses and midwives through innovative, distance-learning programs tailored for working professionals.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Focuses on advanced clinical skills, leadership, and policy advocacy to improve healthcare systems.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): Offers tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, preparing students for specialized roles in diverse settings.
• Post-Graduate Certificates: Provides additional certifications for nurses to expand their expertise in areas like midwifery or mental health care.

The Versailles Campus facilitates key in-person components of Frontier’s programs, such as clinical intensives and orientation events like Frontier Bound, where students engage directly with faculty and peers. While much of the coursework is delivered online to accommodate students nationwide, this campus offers a central location for hands-on training and networking opportunities. The university’s commitment to serving rural and underserved populations is evident in its curriculum, which emphasizes culturally competent care and innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. With state-of-the-art facilities and a focus on community health, the Versailles Campus plays a crucial role in supporting Frontier Nursing University’s legacy of excellence in nursing education. It continues to empower students to become leaders in healthcare, addressing critical needs in their communities through advanced practice and compassionate service.