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Academic Advisor Dylan Bogard Presents at Regional NACADA Advising Conference

Academic Advisors Dylan Bogard, UK College of Nursing, and Jennifer Branscum, College of Arts and Sciences, presented at this year's National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) Regional Conference. Their presenation was titled, "It's the End of the World! Now What?"  Both Bogard and Branscum, as well as College of Nursing Academic Advisor Hadley Sensing, were selected to present at NACADA's National Conference in the fall. 

DNP Represented at 51st Annual National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Conference

Several University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing DNP faculty attended the 51st Annual Conference for the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) in Denver, Colo this April.

Faculty and Students Present Research at 39th Annual Southern Nursing Research Society Conference

The UK College of Nursing was well represented at the 39th Annual SNRS Conference! Four students were selected as Rising Stars and gave stellar poster presentations.

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. 

BHWELL’s 2024 Behavioral Health Tobacco Treatment awardees celebrated

UK nursing grad is inspired by family, driven by care

Witnessing his older sister’s battle with spina bifida left an indelible mark on Nathan Reynolds. Countless hospital visits and surgeries shaped his childhood, sparking a deep desire to help ease the suffering of others. This compassion, combined with the steadfast dedication he saw in his mother, a nurse, inspired Reynolds to pursue a remarkable journey toward his own career in nursing.

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)!  

UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 13, 2024) — When people breathe in radon gas, they are more likely to develop lung cancer, particularly when they also breathe tobacco smoke. Radon, a radioactive gas, occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in rock and soil.    

UK’s College of Nursing celebrates community with Annual Chili Cook-Off

The University of Kentucky’s College of Nursing Wellness Council hosted its annual Chili Cook-Off at the College of Nursing Building. Participants were able to showcase their chili on Oct. 24 with judges basing their decisions on the flavors and spices to determine who would be this year’s winner. As judges and attendees got a cup of chili, College of Nursing faculty and staff were able to take a break from their busy schedules, and enjoy each other’s company.

Jordan Brown and Omar Brown Receive 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Awards

Congratulations to College of Nursing senior Jordan Brown and Class of 2024 alum Omar Brown on receiving 2024 Lyman T. Johnson awards! Jordan received the Torch Bearer award and Omar received the Torch of Excellence award. They were honored and presented the awards - along with 33 other award winners from colleges across the University of Kentucky - at a ceremony during the 2024 Homecoming Week.