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'We Became the Patients’ Families' — UK Nurse and Professor Reflects on Pandemic

Gov. Beshear Declares May 'Nurse Suicide Prevention Month' in Kentucky

  In an effort to raise awareness about nurses' mental health and help curb the rate of nurse suicide, Governor Andy Beshear has declared May as Nurse Suicide Prevention Month in Kentucky.

UK College of Nursing surveying Kentucky frontline workers on infection control knowledge as part of Project Firstline

  Memorable images of frontline workers treating COVID-19 patients wearing gowns, masks, face shields and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are examples of infection control in practice.  Infection control is critical in health care settings like hospitals and long-term care facilities where staff must care for patients with contagious illnesses while being mindful of their safety and the safety of other patients and staff.  The spread of COVID-19 is the latest example of why it is imperative to follow infection control protocols. 

UK Study Shows Increased Financial Burden Linked to Decreased Health Insurance Literacy

A recent study by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers including nurse scientist Dr. Jean Edward from the UK College of Nursing, looked into the association of financial burden with health insurance literacy in colorectal cancer patients.

UK Nursing COVID-19 series: Dr. Darlene Welsh on Student Resilience

  In March 2021, we officially passed the one-year mark from when the pandemic hit the University of Kentucky and dramatically changed our way of life. We are taking this opportunity to look back at some of the standout stories and people in our UK College of Nursing community who stepped up and inspired us during tough times.

Nursing Students, Black Soil Partner to Address Food Insecurity, Maternal Health in Communities of Color

Pictured above left to right are UK College of Nursing students Meagan Raymer, Christine Hallock and Daneka Wilson.   

Delta Psi Induction Ceremony to be held May 2, 2021

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Delta Psi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing will be holding a virtual induction ceremony for the Class of 2021 on May 2, from 4 - 6 p.m. via Zoom.   Zoom link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/81569606762 To learn more about the organization, visit the Delta Psi webpage.  

Statement from Dean Heath on George Floyd Verdict, Racial Equity and Healing

See the below message from Janie Heath, Dean and Warwick Professor Nursing, University of Kentucky College of Nursing. The conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd breathes hope into the future of accountability and progress toward social justice in America. It is a reminder that the work is just beginning and that we need to continue to push for meaningful change. We know that many of us have been deeply affected and impacted by this trauma.  

April 21 "One Day for UK" event is chance to give back to nurses

  DONATE HERE Nurses are well-known for their steadfast, humble commitment to the service and care of others.  Now is the chance for you to say thank you and give back to these everyday heroes.  For the University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s third annual “One Day for UK” giving event, we are asking for you to support the College’s “CPR” (Cultivating Practices for Resiliency) Gift Fund. This year's One Day for UK is Wednesday, April 21.  

UK College of Nursing Partners with UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to train more rural nurses

  The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is partnering with the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to help meet the need for more nurses in rural Kentucky.