One of the greatest challenges facing both the Commonwealth of Kentucky -- and the country -- is the current and growing shortage of health professionals, particularly nurses.
A new program from both the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health and the UK College of Nursing offers students a new pathway to make a difference in communities.
Meet Matt Eubank BSN, RN, a dedicated and compassionate Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) graduate who embodies the values of excellence, empathy, and service in healthcare. He serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard and plays a crucial role as a military liaison here at the college. In this capacity, he provides invaluable support to current ABSN students were also medics in the U.S. military.
If you have experience as a patient caregiver, or community member with significant experience with a health condition, your perspectives could help ensure that health research is designed to address the problems that you deal with every day.