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UK Nursing Professor Earns Distinction as Fellow of the AANP

Aug 21, 2015

Faculty Recognition

University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor Sharon Lock was one of four Kentucky nurse practitioners recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANPs).

Quest for Knowledge

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

When Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN, APRN, had her first child six years ago, she left the hospital puzzled by many aspects of the experience. Primarily, as a healthy young woman giving birth to a healthy baby, why had she been treated throughout her stay as though she were unwell? “I felt like I was a heart patient, with all the rules applicable to a sick person,” says Dr. Dekker, who conducts cardiovascular research nursing at the University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing.

College of Nursing Faculty Member Testifies on Capitol Hill

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

University of Kentucky College of Nursing Professor Sheila D. Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP and president of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF), presented testimony to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Committee for the Evaluation of the Impact of the Institute of Medicine Report: The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, on May 28 in Washington.

Dr. Ellen Hahn Named Associate Director for UK Center for Health Services Research

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

11/17/2014 – Dr. Ellen Hahn is one of three UK faculty members who have been selected as associate directors to help lead the UK Center for Health Services Research (CHSR), said Dr. Mark V. Williams, director of the center. The Center will focus on creating, testing and scaling next-generation solutions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health care delivery and the overall health of people within Kentucky and beyond.

A Conversation With the New Dean

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/30/2014 – Last March, after a long, nationwide search, the University of Kentucky announced the good news—the College of Nursing had found its new dean. Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, is a national nursing leader with nearly 40 years’ experience in nursing and a background marked by nationally recognized achievements in nursing education, tobacco control and health care outreach.

Carolyn Williams Inducted Into UK College of Public Health Hall of Fame

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/28/2014 – The UK College of Public Health inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame during the 11th Annual Hall of Fame celebration in October 2014. The Hall of Fame was established in 2004 as a means of formally recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the health and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the nation, or the world. The 2014 inductees into the Hall of Fame are Dr. Samuel Matheny and Dr. Carolyn Williams, who have both demonstrated such achievement and commitment.

Accomplished Faculty Join the College

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/22/2014 – After nationwide searches, the College of Nursing brought on board four new stellar and very accomplished faculty members who will be great assets to our education, research, practice and service missions. Amanda Fallin, PhD, RN, Assistant Research Professor

Meet the New Dean - Dr. Janie Heath

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

9/3/2014 – With a 38-year-long career in critical care nursing, nursing administration, advanced practice and academia, Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, has joined the College of Nursing as its fifth dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing.

Ellen Hahn Appointed as Ambassador for Scientific Advancement in Nursing Research

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

7/28/2014 - Dr. Ellen Hahn, professor, has been appointed as one of 12 ambassadors for the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, an independent non-profit group advocating for nursing science on behalf of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

Every Day Is Wear Red Day For Dr. Moser And The RICH Heart Team

Mar 16, 2015

Faculty Recognition

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease kills more American women each year than all forms of cancer combined. Still, only one in five women believes that heart disease is the greatest threat to her health.

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