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CON's DNP program ranked 8th in nation among public universities

  In the most recent U.S. News and World Report's rankings of top nursing schools in the country, the UK College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program ranked number 8 among all public universities across the country.  The program was ranked number 30 out of all nursing schools nationally. 

Leigh Anne Koonmen highlighted as Jonas Scholar

Leigh Anne Koonmen, RN, BSN and UK College of Nursing PhD candidate, was recently named and highlighted as a Jonas Scholar by Jonas Philanthropies for her leadership in research on reducing type 2 diabetes. 

Senior nursing student shares her experience during COVID-19 outbreak

Below is a firsthand experience from a UK College of Nursing student during the COVID-19 outbreak.   Dear reader,  I am a senior nursing student at the University of Kentucky currently in my Public Health and Psych semester with plans to graduate in December 2020. I am writing this letter after just finding out that all classes have been moved to online for the duration of the semester, as have our clinical experiences and all exams.

Dean Janie Heath talks nursing trends for the next decade

  The year 2020 kicks off a new decade. What will the next 10 years bring in the areas of health, technology, climate, the economy, politics and more? In a new recurring series, UKNow explores the next decade by asking University of Kentucky experts to discuss and predict upcoming trends in their areas. Today, we spoke with Janie Heath, Warwick Professor of Nursing and dean of the College of Nursing. The World Health Organization declared 2020 as the year of the nurse. Dean Heath tells us what we can expect this year and in the decade beyond.

Dr. Jean Edward awarded nearly $400,000 for health, social services research

College of Nursing assistant professor Dr. Jean Edward has received a $399,268 award for “Leveraging Medical-Legal Partnerships to Enhance Interdisciplinary, Team-Based Approaches to Facilitate Effective Cost of Care Conversations” from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. 

Nursing students participate in record-breaking DanceBlue 2020

On March 1, UK College of Nursing's students were proud to join more than 900 fellow UK students to participate in DanceBlue 2020. In total, this year DanceBlue raised a record-breaking $2,000,190.20 for cancer research.   UK CON's DanceBlue team did their part by raising $8,650.64 for this special cause.  CON Dance Blue team captain Makenzie Ward was also recognized as a Top 10 individual fundraiser among the more than 900 student participants for raising $1,700.  

College of Nursing Simulation Center receives national accreditation

  (Pictured from left to right are Stephanie Kehler, Malik Underwood, Jennifer Dent and Paula Kral.)

Nursing leadership speaks at National Cancer Prevention Workshop

  Pictured left to right: Dr. Melinda Ickes, UK CON Dean Janie Heath, Dr. Ellen Hahn and Less Cancer Founder and Director Bill Couzens.     Less Cancer National Cancer Prevention Workshop in Washington D.C. on Feb. 5.  UK College of nursing leaders Dean Janie Heath, Dr. Melinda Ickes and Dr. Ellen Hahn were featured guest speakers at the recent National Cancer Prevention Day Less Cancer Workshop in Washington D.C.

Delta Psi's 40th Anniversary Celebration

  Due to the CDC social distancing recommendations, this event is now canceled.   Please join the Sigma Theta Tau Delta Psi at-large chapter for our upcoming 40th Anniversary Celebration and New Member Induction Ceremony! When: Sunday, April 19, 2020 Time: 1 p.m. Where: Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field, Lexington, Ky. Cost:  $25 per attendee.   Lunch included.

CON hosts students from Sungshin University