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UK's First Agriculture Nurse Sets the Stage for Kentucky's Farmers

Jun 7, 2019

Recognition

Mark Cornelison Photography In Lincoln County, the hottest ticket in town isn't a big concert or hit musical. It's Jack Blair and his wife Thelma, two local farmers, performing on stage at the Lincoln County Extension Office in Stanford, Ky. In the show, Thelma, concerned with Jack's hearing, asks him if he remembered to wear ear plugs before working with his loud farm machinery. Jack's response: "WHAT?" The audience, comprising farmers from the surrounding community, roars with laughter.

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Lovoria Williams

May 31, 2019

Faculty Recognition

Growing up the daughter of a tobacco farmer in Christian County, Kentucky, Dr. Lovoria Williams witnessed many behaviors that are indicative of Kentucky’s health disparities. She also observed the power of health ministries in churches, as her mother was a gospel singer who traveled the state singing in congregations. This combination of childhood experiences informed her desire to be a nurse from a young age.

Nursing Students Saving Lives: Mary Grace Becker

May 31, 2019

Student Recognition

On September 22, 2018, healthy, 60-year-old Frank Spragens was running near UK. Four miles in, Spragens had no pain or shortness of breath when he collapsed. A family passing by stopped to help. Down the street, UK nursing student Mary Grace Becker was on her friend’s porch. Without hesitation, she sprinted to the scene. When Becker arrived, Spragens was purple. Instinct and training kicked in. She took charge. A woman was already performing CPR, but Becker immediately recognized the compressions were too slow and confidently took over.

College of Nursing Simulation Center Awarded Provisional Accreditation from Society for Simulation in Healthcare

May 20, 2019

Events

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing Clinical Simulation and Learning Center (CSLC) has been awarded provisional accreditation through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. It is now the only accredited center in the state of Kentucky.

College of Nursing Hosts Inaugural Silks, Saddles & Scrubs Soiree at Keeneland

May 20, 2019

Events, Recruiting

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing hosted its inaugural Silks, Saddles & Scrubs Soiree on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Keeneland's Limestone Cafe. The event raised money for student scholarships as part of an ongoing effort for Kentucky Can: The 21st Century Campaign.

Dr. Martha Biddle Speaks at Alliance for Patient Access Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit

May 20, 2019

Seminars, Lectures

Martha Biddle, PhD, RN, APRN, CCNS, FAHA, associate professor and DNP track coordinator, recently spoke at the Alliance for Patient Access Cardiovascular Health Policy Summit on May 16, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Dr. Biddle focused on disparities in rural America: nurses' view from the front lines. View a full agenda here.

Dr. Lynne Jensen Receives UK HealthCare and UK College of Nursing Award

May 15, 2019

Faculty Recognition

Lynne Jensen, PhD, RN, APRN, associate professor, was recognized with the UK HealthCare and UK College of Nursing Award on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Dr. Sheila Melander Featured on The Nurse Practitioner Podcast

May 13, 2019

Faculty Recognition

In this episode of The Nurse Practitioner Podcast, Dr. Susan J. Corbridge and Dr. Sheila Melander discuss burnout. Listen at this link. Read more on Dr. Sheila Melander.

Blog: Time to Take a Bold Stand Against e-Cigarette Use by Kids

May 10, 2019

Research

On June 17, CVS Health committed to overturning youth e-cigarette use at a whole new level: The retail and health care giant will dedicate $10 million for strategies to prevent e-cigarette use and to educate our children about the danger. This announcement follows a report released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) earlier this year that stated that more than 1,550 warning letters and 240 civil money penalty actions were brought against a popular pharmacy chain for selling tobacco products to youth.

DNP Student Receives Evelyn J. Barclay Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.

May 10, 2019

Student Recognition

Corinna Hughes, BSN, RN, DNP student at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, recently received the Evelyn J. Barclay Scholarship from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. This scholarship is goven to a doctoral application in nursing education or research.

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