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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. 

Oped: Increased suicide awareness, mental health efforts are needed to support Kentucky farmers

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans.  And while suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background – there are particular occupations where suicide is more prevalent. One of these occupations is farming.  With Kentucky being home to more than 125,000 farmers, the need to raise suicide awareness is vital and why September 22, 2021, has been declared Farmer Suicide Prevention Day in Kentucky. 

Health Equity Scholars Volunteer for "Dining Out for Life" to end HIV in Kentucky

  Pictured above from left to right are UK College of Nursing Health Equity Scholar interns Kylie Higgins and Lily Kasey; Ethan Davis and Haylee Boehm; and Henrientha Oziegbe.

Interview: Nurses battle burnout as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise

  The below interview/story was written and edited for WLEX-TV.  Watch the interview here  LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A shortage of nurses existed in the United States long before COVID-19 became a worldwide problem. However, the pandemic has only made the situation worse with more nurses experiencing burnout.

Dr. Kelly Named Chair of UK Medicine's Department of Behavioral Science; Will Maintain College of Nursing Appointments

After two years leading the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Behavioral Science as interim chair, Thomas Kelly, PhD, has accepted an offer to assume the role of full-time chair of his department. This change is retroactive to Aug. 1.

UK nurse researcher, American Heart Association say genetic research should start including racial, ethnic and Indigenous groups

Advances in genetic and genomic science have eased the way for calculating and reducing heart disease risk. But historically disenfranchised racial and ethnic groups and Indigenous populations are largely excluded from this research and may not benefit as much as those with European ancestry, a new report finds.

UK College Of Nursing Dean Says Efforts Underway To Increase Student Numbers

The below story was posted by Stu Johnson for WEKU.  Click here to view the full story and interview.  The dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky says her College saw one of, if not the, largest class of applicants for this year.  And that’s coming out of a highly stressful period for those in healthcare.  

Nurse Researchers Using Comic Books to Combat Mental Illness; Prizes Available for Readers' Feedback