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UK Nursing's Lovoria Williams, UK cancer center works to decrease disparities for Black, Hispanic communities

by Diamond Palmer Feb 6, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is working to decrease the health disparity that Black and Hispanic communities face. The community health worker position was formed under the Kentucky Cancer Program. It’s a statewide program led by the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center and the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center.

Fall 2022 Dean's List Released

Jan 26, 2023

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing has released its Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. Nearly 700 nursing and pre-nursing students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes. Some UK colleges require a 3.5 GPA to make the Dean’s List.

Dr. Hartley Feld Publishes Safe Infant Sleep paper in Ecuador

Jan 26, 2023

UK College of Nursing's Hartley Feld, PhD, MSN, has published a Safe Infant Sleep research paper in Ecuador.

Nurse Practitioner Named #2 Best U.S. Job in 2023

Jan 12, 2023

The U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the 100 best jobs in America for 2023, focusing on occupations with the largest projected growth between now and 2031. Nurse practitioner was ranked second on the list.

Nursing researcher to study service provision for older adults experiencing homelessness

Dec 14, 2022

By James Hayhurst LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2022) — The number of older adults experiencing homelessness (OAEH), especially in the age 50 and over category, is increasing in the United States. This is leading to an increased number of OAEH with chronic and often life-threatening illnesses. How do members of this population get their basic needs met? How can they get treatment for their conditions and how can healthcare providers best treat these patients?

On a Mission: How Academic Nurse Leaders are Shaping the Future of Health Care

Dec 13, 2022

Academic nurse leaders Elizabeth Salt and Jake Higgins are determined to use their knowledge and skills to help other nurses confidently lead health care teams in Kentucky and across the nation. Their work—in classroom teaching, student mentorship, academic research and health care improvement—exemplifies the exceptional versatility of the academic nurse leader. And as health care demands intensify and technological innovations multiply, it’s clear they and other academic nurse leaders will play central roles in the continuing evolution of health care in the U.S.

UK College of Nursing Pinning and Commencement to take place on Dec. 16

Dec 9, 2022

You are invited to attend the UK College of Nursing's Dec. 2022 Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Please join us in celebrating the great accomplishments of our students! Pinning Ceremonies Old Traditional, ABSN and RN to BSN Graduates Friday, December 16, 2022 8 a.m. Singletary Center for the Arts ------------------------------------------------ New Traditional Graduates Friday, December 16, 2022 11 a.m. Singletary Center for the Arts

Driven to Act: Undergraduate Interns Take On Health Inequities

Dec 6, 2022

The first class of the Health Equity Internship program will graduate this year. Over the course of the program, they have fundraised for local nonprofits through events such as Dining Out for Life. They also helped procure and distribute rainbow name badges that identify nursing students and their commitment to helping create safe spaces for conversation. Health care isn’t always fair, but these student interns hope to change that

In the Spotlight: Deborah Adams, MSN, BSN, RN

Nov 28, 2022

Since she was a girl, there was one person whom Deborah Adams could always count on for support and guidance. That person was her aunt, Juanita Fleming, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend and the first African American professor at the UK College of Nursing.

Exit Interview: Dr. Janie Heath reflects on the past eight years as dean

Nov 22, 2022

After eight years at the helm of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, Dean Janie Heath is retiring so she can slow down and enjoy quality time with her family and friends.

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