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Lexington celebrates 20 years of being smoke-free

by UKNow

Jul 10, 2023

BREATHE

The city of Lexington celebrated the 20th anniversary of its historic smoke-free ordinance in a ceremony at the Lexington-Fayette Government Center. “Lexington’s smoke-free law has had an enormous impact on the health of Lexington citizens. In terms of public health, it is one of the most important, if not the most important, ordinance we have passed in the last 20 years,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It has saved countless lives. I am proud to have left a public health legacy for all workers and residents.”

Dr. Ellen Hahn Discusses Radon Action Month on Good Day Kentucky

By: BREATHE Faculty and Staff

Jun 28, 2023

BREATHE

Ellen Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor and director of BREATHE, appeared on Good Day Kentucky on Friday, January 25, to discuss the health implications of radon, a radioactive gas that lives in the soil and is harmful when trapped in a home or building. Watch the video here.

Alumni Spotlight: Corinna Hughes

Jun 27, 2023

Alumni Recognition

Dr. Corrina Hughes, DNP, FNP-C, is a two-time UK College of Nursing graduate. She completed the Traditional BSN Program in 2015 and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in 2020. We chatted with Dr. Hughes to learn more about her nursing career and experiences in our program. Here’s what we learned: What is your current position? What do you like most about your role?

UK Board of Trustees approves construction phase for new Health Education Building

Jun 21, 2023

The construction phase of the new University of Kentucky Health Education Building was approved Friday by the UK Board of Trustees. The $380 million project was authorized by the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly and the design phase was approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2021.

Alumni Spotlight: Kent Brouwer

Jun 14, 2023

Alumni Recognition

Dr. Kent Brouwer, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, is a two-time UK College of Nursing graduate. He completed the Accelerated BSN Program in 2018 and later graduated from the DNP Program in 2022. He is a lecturer for the College of Nursing, an acute care nurse practitioner at Baptist Health Lexington, and a staff RN at UK Healthcare's Cardiovascular PCU. What do you find most rewarding about your work?

Spring 2023 Dean's List Released

Jun 12, 2023

Student Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester. Nearly 650 nursing and pre-nursing students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes. Some UK colleges require a 3.5 GPA to make the Dean’s List.

UK College of Nursing celebrates 20 years of DNP

by UKNow

May 1, 2023

Academic Programs, Graduate

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing (CoN) recently celebrated 20 years of its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. UK’s DNP program was the first in the nation, and on April 14 faculty, alumni and students joined together to celebrate all the incredible nurses that come from UK.

Pinning, Hooding Ceremonies to take place on May 5

Apr 27, 2023

Events, Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing's Pinning and Hooding Ceremonies will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023. Graduates' families and friends are invited to celebrate in person at the Singletary Center for the Arts, or watch the ceremony live on the College of Nursing's Youtube channel. Pinning Ceremony: Friday, May 5, 2023 9 a.m. ET Singletary Center for the Arts

Annual KCSP conference recognizes local policymakers and advocates for leadership in creating smoke-free communities

by UKNow

Apr 17, 2023

BREATHE, Public Service

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy (KCSP) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program (KTPC) celebrated tobacco-free successes statewide and discussed how tobacco control efforts can align with age-friendly communities at the 2023 Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference:

April is Celebrate Diversity Month

Apr 13, 2023

April is Celebrate Diversity Month! Celebrate diversity by attending some of these events.

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