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Health Literacy Month Q&A with Nurse Scientist Dr. Jean Edward

Parents are 'Proud Our Daughters are Doing Their Part' in Vaccine Research Trial

Moderna’s KidCOVE trial is currently underway to test the dosage and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months through 11 years old. The University of Kentucky is one of the 90 sites in the U.S. participating in the study, with 200 children from across the Commonwealth enrolled.

Oped: Help increase healthcare access for Kentuckians by supporting nurse practitioners

We, as Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) and health care providers, would like to increase access to health care for all residents of the Commonwealth. There are over 9,000 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN’s) who are nurse practitioners and nurse midwives licensed in the state of Kentucky.  APRN’s provide primary care, specialty care and hospital care to thousands of Kentuckians daily. And we do it very well.

Meet Student Ambassador Kaylee Fitzgerald

  Following in her mother's footsteps, Kaylee Fitzgerald knows that a career in nursing is rewarding because she grew up seeing how nurses impact healthcare. Kaylee is a sophomore nursing student in the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. She is also a student ambassador.  Here's what she shared about her journey as a UK Nursing Student:  Q.) Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

Dr. Melander Named to Academy's Fellow Selection Committee

Sheila Melander, PhD, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP, FAAN, Associate Dean MSN, DNP, and Faculty Practice at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, has been elected by her peers to a new leadership position in the American Academy of Nursing.  Dr.

UK College of Nursing's BSN Program Ranked 20th in Nation Among Public Universities

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) continues its long-standing tradition of excellence by ranking 20th among all U.S. public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report.  

For UK Football Player, Nursing is the Ultimate Team Sport

  Watch video here  Colin Goodfellow knows a thing or two about being a team player. As the punter for the University of Kentucky football team, Goodfellow relies on his teammates to bring the Wildcats to victory. Everyone knows their position and works together. The same model, he says, applies to the dynamic between him and his fellow nurses at UK HealthCare.

College of Nursing receives funding to train school nurses on mental health, suicide prevention

Congratulations to the University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Elizabeth Salt PhD, APRN-BC, Eva Stone DNP, RN,  Lee Anne Walmsley PhD, EdS, MSN, RN,  and the UK College of Social Works' Julie Cerel PhD for receiving the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-AARP Nursing Innovation Award for $50,000 to help prevent yout

UK College of Nursing’s Dr. Okoli Named President-Elect of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association

University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor and Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) executive director Zim Okoli PhD, MPH, PMHNP-BC, APRN, NCTTP has been selected as president-elect for the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA). 

UK College of Nursing Hosts 2021-22 Nursing Leadership Lecture Series

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing and UK HealthCare are proud to announce the lineup for their 2021-2022 Nursing Leadership Lecture series.  This year's series features some of the nation's most highly accomplished nurse leaders who will be discussing different topics related to healthcare and leadership. Specific titles for each lecture will be announced closer to the date of each event.