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Nursing Professor's Study of Anti-Tobacco Campaign Underscores Power of Community Action

Jan 26, 2016

Faculty Recognition

By Elizabeth Adams

The People Behind our Research: College of Nursing’s Jenna Hatcher Seeks to Reduce Health Disparities

Dec 17, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Associate Professor Jenna Hatcher spent two decades working as nurse in the clinical areas of critical, intensive and psychiatric care before beginning her academic career. No matter where she worked, she noticed a recurring problem in health care: different groups of people experienced different health outcomes.

CON Faculty members and UK Community Help Turnaround Academic Performance at William Wells Brown

Dec 7, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Associate Professor Elizabeth Salt working with a student from Williams Wells Brown Elementary School. CON Faculty members and UK Community Help Turnaround Academic Performance at William Wells Brown A student falling behind in math class at William Wells Brown Elementary counted figures on a color-coded worksheet aloud with help from a guest tutor on Oct. 23.

New Director of Diversity and Inclusivity is Building a Nursing Profession Reflective of Patient Population

Oct 29, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Members of the Disparities Researchers Equalizing Access for Minorities (DREAM) Center, from left to right Adebola Adegboyega, a BSN-PhD student from Nigeria; Assistant Professor Ana Linares; Brenda Combs, program director; Assistant Professor Mollie Aleshire; and Associate Professor Jenna Hatcher who also serves as director of DREAM and the director of diversity and inclusivity.

Four UK Nurse Leaders Inducted as 2015 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing

Oct 19, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Pictured above from left to right: Dr. Cecilia Page, Dr. Pat Howard, Dr. Deborah Reed, Dr. Kristin Ashford, Dean Heath and Dr. Ellen Hahn. See below for a list of those featured on the home page.

UKCON Professor Debra Moser Honored for Contributions to Self-Care Research

Oct 16, 2015

Faculty Recognition

University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor Debra Moser was chosen as the recipient of the 2015 President’s Award from the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR).

Governor Steve Beshear Reappoints College of Nursing Faculty Member to Kynect Advisory Board

Oct 7, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Governor Steve Beshear reappointed College of Nursing Assistant Professor Kathy Wheeler, PhD, RN, APRN, FAANP, to the Kynect Advisory Board on September 25. In this role Wheeler will represent health care providers in counsel to the Kynect initiative, which assists the state in pursuing the development of a state-based health care system.

College of Nursing Professor Appointed Baptist Health Lexington Healthservices Leadership Scholar

Sep 30, 2015

Faculty Recognition

Professor Nora Warshawsky, PhD, RN, CNE, has been appointed the inaugural Baptist Health Lexington Healthservices Leadership Scholar. Baptist Health Lexington has a long tradition of excellent nursing and patient care. And as a national Magnet organization, it has been recognized for its commitment to nursing leadership development and research.

Four College of Nursing Faculty Members Accepted to UK Chairs’ Academy Fall Cohort

Sep 11, 2015

Faculty Recognition

The Office for Faculty Advancement and Institutional Effectiveness announced the acceptance of 18 University of Kentucky faculty members to the Chairs’ Academy, which included four College of Nursing faculty members: Kristen Ashford, Susan Frazier, Sheila Melander and Darlene Welsh.

Nursing Faculty Awarded National Grant for Substance Abuse Training

Aug 21, 2015

Faculty Recognition

A University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor is equipping faculty members, primary care nurse practitioner students and primary care providers across Kentucky with the clinical skills to direct care when a patient presents signs of substance abuse.

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