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2 UK College of Nursing faculty named Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Five Nursing Faculty Recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

At the 2024 American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) national conference in New Orleans, La., the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing had five of our incredible faculty recognized for their work at UK. 

Jean Edward, Linda Gorton Receive Top Recognition from Kentucky Nurses Association

Congratulations to Dr. Jean Edward and Alumni Mayor Linda Gorton for their awards at the 2024 Legacy & Leadership Gala hosted by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA)!  

'Behind the Blue': The importance of nursing with Dean Rosalie Mainous

On this episode of "Behind the Blue," Dean Rosalie Mainous talks about the allure of returning to the Bluegrass to become dean of the UK College of Nursing, the insight gained from clinical work that she applies to her academic endeavors, the vital importance of nursing to the entire health care structure, and more.

The Provost’s 2023 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Cathy Catlett

Cathy Catlett, assistant professor in the UK College of Nursing, is one of 10 winners to receive the University of Kentucky’s 2022-23 Outstanding Teaching Awards. These awards identify and recognize individuals who demonstrate special dedication to student achievement and who are successful in their teaching. Recipients were selected via nomination and reviewed by a selection committee based in the UK Provost’s Office for Faculty Advancement and the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. 

Markey study: New program shows promise in reducing financial burden of cancer care

The rising cost of cancer care puts patients and their caregivers at increased risk of experiencing financial toxicity, a term used to describe financial hardship caused by out-of-pocket treatment costs. A new University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in JCO Oncology Practice found that the use of a financial navigator can significantly reduce financial toxicity for patients with hematologic cancer and their caregivers.

UK College of Nursing joins Kentucky Nurse Association at ‘Nurses Day at the Capital’

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

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.

Dr. Hartley Feld Publishes Safe Infant Sleep paper in Ecuador

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

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

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.