The history of Frontier Nursing University cannot be told without discussing the contributions, vision, and leadership of Kitty Ernst. Eunice Katherine “Kitty” Macdonald Ernst was born on July 21, 1926, in Waltham, Massachusetts, and became a dynamic and committed pioneer in midwifery education and practice. She was passionate about ensuring that all families receive the best possible care during pregnancy and birth. After graduating from the Waltham Hospital School of Nursing in Massachu...
