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Blog by Dean Janie Heath & Dr. Gwen Moreland: Treat Every Day Like Its Nurses Day

  PIctured above from left to right are Janie Heath, Dean, UK College of Nursing and Gwen Moreland, Chief Nurse Executive, UK HealthCare.  What a difference a year makes. In May 2020, the University of Kentucky College of Nursing students, staff and faculty were all working from home. UK HealthCare had constructed a 400-bed field hospital to prepare for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients.  And nurses and health care workers across the world were on the frontlines battling a pandemic the likes of which most of us had never seen.

Spring 2021 Graduation Details: Pinning, PhD & DNP Recognition Ceremony & Commencement

      The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to celebrate all of our Spring 2021 graduates. Details for Pinning, the PhD & DNP Recognition Ceremony and Commencement are included below.  

'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.