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Drs. Audrey Darville and Zim Okoli Featured in New KET Program Calling It Quits: Real Help to Stop Smoking

Dec 14, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Audrey Darville, PhD, APRN, CTTS, FAANP, associate professor at the UK College of Nursing and tobacco cessation treatment specialist at UK HealthCare, and Zim Okoli, PhD, MPH, MSN, RN, CTTS, associate professor, are featured in a new KET program Calling It Quits: Real Help to Stop Smoking.

Dean Janie Heath Joins UK Faculty Colleagues Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Dec 5, 2017

Faculty Recognition

The University of Kentucky chapter of the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi recently inducted a total of 50 new members in ceremonies at the E.S. Good Barn on campus. Forty-four students together with six faculty, administrative and community honorees were welcomed into the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The faculty, administrative and community inductees are:

Associate Professor Dr. Gia Mudd-Martin Inducted as Fellow of the American Heart Association

Nov 22, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Associate Professor Gia Mudd-Martin, PhD, MPH, RN, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) during the annual American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Anaheim, California.

Dr. Kristin Ashford Receives $600,000 Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation Innovation Award

Nov 17, 2017

Faculty Recognition

For her work in addressing the opioid epidemic and its impact on maternal-fetal health, Kristin Ashford, associate professor and associate dean of Undergraduate Faculty Affairs in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, has been awarded the Hillman Innovations in Care Program grant from the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation.

Three UK Nurses Receive Florence Nightingale Award in Nursing

Nov 3, 2017

Alumni Recognition, Faculty Recognition

Kristin Ashford, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN, Gwen Moreland, DNP, RN, NE-BC and Carol Wright (UK CON alum) were among six nurse leaders awarded the University of Louisville School of Nursing Nightingale Award on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Mellwood Arts Center. The award recognizes Registered Nurses (RNs) who excel in providing patient care, impact the profession of nursing and/or improve the overall health of citizens living in Kentucky or Southern Indiana through practice, teaching, research and/or service.

Dean Janie Heath Recognized as Inaugural Distinguished Alumni at University of Oklahoma College of Nursing

Oct 30, 2017

Faculty Recognition

College of Nursing Dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, was recognized as an inaugural Distinguished Alumni at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing on Friday, October 27.

UK College of Nursing Promotes Two Faculty to Rank of Associate Dean

Oct 2, 2017

Faculty Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing recently promoted two faculty to the rank of associate dean. Kristin Ashford, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, was promoted to associate dean of Undergraduate Faculty & Interprofessional Education Affairs, and Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP, was promoted to associate dean of MSN & DNP Faculty and Practice Affairs.

Dr. Karen Stefaniak Presents at 22nd Annual Research Symposium at Baptist Health Lexington

Sep 18, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, recently presented "Using Appreciative Inquiry to Improve Staff Nurse Engagement" at the 22nd Annual Research Symposium on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington.

Dr. Kristin Ashford Interviewed on KET to Discuss Risks of Smoking During and After Pregnancy

Sep 12, 2017

Faculty Recognition

By John Gregory When Misti Williams feels the urge to light up a cigarette, she can click on her cellphone for help. Her screen saver features a list of things she can do to distract herself from her nicotine cravings as she tries to quit smoking. For 18 years, Williams has struggled with tobacco use. Now pregnant with her fifth child, she hopes she can finally kick the habit.

Drs. Dorothy Brockopp and Sheila Melander to be Inducted as Fellows into American Academy of Nursing

Jul 25, 2017

Faculty Recognition

The American Academy of Nursing has selected two University of Kentucky College of Nursing faculty members, Dorothy Brockopp, PhD, RN, professor, and Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP, to be inducted into its 2017 class of Academy fellows. The inductees will be honored at a ceremony to be held during the Academy's annual policy conference, Transforming Health, Driving Policy, which will take place October 5-7, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

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