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

Hannah Piedad, Kentucky Kernel Reporter Nov 6, 2024

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.

Photo of Corey Moore, Jordan Brown, Omar Brown, and Lee Anne Walmsley smiling. Jordan and Omar are holding awards.

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

Oct 15, 2024

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.

College of Nursing, College of Public Health launch Public Health Nursing Scholars program

Jonathan Greene Apr 30, 2024

One of the greatest challenges facing both the Commonwealth of Kentucky -- and the country -- is the current and growing shortage of health professionals, particularly nurses. A new program from both the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Public Health and the UK College of Nursing offers students a new pathway to make a difference in communities.

Alumni Spotlight: Matt Eubank

Brittany Fiero Apr 17, 2024

Meet Matt Eubank BSN, RN, a dedicated and compassionate Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) graduate who embodies the values of excellence, empathy, and service in healthcare. He serves as a 1st Lieutenant in the Kentucky National Guard and plays a crucial role as a military liaison here at the college. In this capacity, he provides invaluable support to current ABSN students were also medics in the U.S. military.

Patients, caregivers invited to provide perspectives as part of new University of Kentucky PEER Program

Dr. Gia Mudd-Martin Mar 26, 2024

If you have experience as a patient caregiver, or community member with significant experience with a health condition, your perspectives could help ensure that health research is designed to address the problems that you deal with every day.

Alumni Spotlight: Tara Grana

By: Brittany Fiero Mar 21, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on Tara Grana, BSN, RN. She not only excelled in our program but has since embarked on a journey of inspiring and guiding the next generation of nurses. As an advisor for RN to BSN students here at the College of Nursing, Tara brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the table. She provides guidance for those navigating the transition from registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Here's what we learned during our talk with Tara Grana:

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Important Info for Nursing Convocation and Commencement

Feb 28, 2024

Seniors participating in the May 2024 Convocation and Commencement ceremonies should read the following important information and dates. Please read carefully and retain for reference through the end of the semester. Nursing Convocation questions may be directed to Shaun Ketterman, skett2@uky.edu. UK Commencement questions may be directed to commencement@uky.edu.

'Behind the Blue': UK Nursing alum discusses military nursing career

By Kody Kiser Jan 22, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2024) — Col. Wendy Woodall is no stranger to spending time in new locations. Growing up in a U.S. military family and living in a variety of locations during her childhood, she calls herself a native of Princeton, Kentucky, where her father is from.

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Make home radon testing your new year’s resolution

By Stacy Stanifer Jan 22, 2024

The University of Kentucky Public Relations & Strategic Communications Office provides a weekly health column available for use and reprint by news media. This week's column is by Stacy Stanifer, Ph.D., a member of BREATHE at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. Stanifer is also a member of the UK Markey Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program.

UK College of Nursing Dean Rosalie Mainous. Photo by Richie Wireman.

‘UK at the Half’: Dean Rosalie Mainous on training more nurses for Kentucky

By Allison Perry Jan 22, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2024) — In November 2022, Rosalie Mainous became the sixth dean of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing.

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