Dr. Nikki Erlenbusch, DNP, FNP-c receives graduate nursing degree

Dr. Nikki Erlenbusch, DNP of Miles City, MT, formerly of Ekalaka, received her advanced clinical practice degree from Frontier Nursing University (FNU). Erlenbusch graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Graduation ceremonies will be held on the historical FNU campus in Hyden, KY, on October 21, 2017.

Frontier Nursing University, a graduate school of nursing and midwifery, offers distance-learning programs, with a mission of educating nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners to provide primary care for women and families residing in all areas, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. Founded by Mary Breckinridge in 1939 in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky, FNU has been dedicated to its mission for more than 75 years.

“We are so proud of our new graduates who will join thousands of other FNU nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners across the world who are delivering care to deserving families. Today we are carrying on Mary Breckinridge’s mission and vision, while preparing our graduates to continue making an impact on healthcare nationwide and around the globe,” said Dr. Susan Stone, FNU President.

Frontier Nursing University’s programs are consistently ranked among the top in the nation. Its Master of Science in Nursing ranks in the Top 50 online graduate nursing programs by U.S. News and World Report, and its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is ranked number 10 in Best Medical Degrees.

Dr. Erlenbusch is practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner at oneHealth, a Federally Qualified Health Center, in Miles City.