Welcome back to the ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ community! As a graduate, your connection with FranU continues to grow and thrive. We invite you to deepen this bond through active participation in our Alumni Association. We know that the Franciscan values integral to the University experience will guide and enrich your participation with the Association.
The goal of ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ Alumni Association is to generate goodwill and support for the University and to foster a lifelong connection among alumni with their alma mater. Being active within the ÇàÇà²ÝÊÓƵ Alumni Association will give you the opportunity to network with your fellow alumni for ideas about career trends and available jobs. Your participation is your opportunity for personal growth through service given to the next generation and to the wider community.
Membership in the Alumni Association is open and free to all our graduates.
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I’m incredibly grateful for the clinical opportunities provided throughout the Family Nurse Practitioner program. The preceptors I was matched with were a great fit for both my personality and learning style. Their warmth and welcoming nature created an environment where I could grow and build confidence as a future provider.
The FNP faculty were truly inspiring, offering support that extended far beyond academics. Their teaching prepared us not only to succeed in our studies, but also to grow into compassionate, well-rounded providers. From the hands-on skills developed during intensives to the challenging exams that pushed us to our limits, every aspect of the program felt thoughtfully designed to help us thrive. I’m thankful for the strong emphasis on patient-centered care and the high-quality education I received.
-Rhea Eslit, APRN, FNP-C
 Family Nurse Practitioner Alumna
Class of 2007, Associate of Science in Nursing
Vikki has over 17 years of experience as a registered nurse serving in various different departments. It is with her God given talent, hard work and discernment that she found a need within her community and began a non-profit foundation, Rosebuds, Inc. This organization seeks to serve our community by providing food distributions, drive through PPE give-a-ways, and feeding the homeless. Her foundation has grown into an educational institution that seeks to train certified nursing assistants who strive to serve each person with compassion, humility and dignity. Vikki has gone on to live out the mission that was instilled in her during her time at FranU.
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The Franciscan Center for Professional Development is offering exclusive discounts on the following two classes for FranU Alumni. Register today to grow, learn and lead with us!
As the Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Director, Brady Munn is responsible for overseeing fundraising efforts for the St. Francis
Annual Fund and building strong relationships with alumni to support the University's ongoing initiatives and programs.
Phone: 225-​526-1525 | Email: brady.munn@franu.edu
Elise Abshire, Theology '21
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