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Dr. Kristin Ashford Receives $600,000 Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation Innovation Award

Nov 17, 2017

Faculty Recognition

For her work in addressing the opioid epidemic and its impact on maternal-fetal health, Kristin Ashford, associate professor and associate dean of Undergraduate Faculty Affairs in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, has been awarded the Hillman Innovations in Care Program grant from the Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation.

UK College of Nursing, UK HealthCare Host 27th Annual Nursing Research Papers Day

Nov 13, 2017

Events

UK HealthCare and the UK College of Nursing showcased the work of nurses and students at the 27th annual Nursing Research Papers Day at the Hilton Downtown on Friday, November 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The theme for this year’s showcase was “Bring the Science to Life: Innovations in Nursing Research.” Nationally known nurse scientist Gail Stern, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, served as the keynote speaker. Undergraduate Podium presentations:

College of Nursing Inducts Five Distinguished Nurse Leaders into Hall of Fame

Nov 10, 2017

Alumni Recognition

Pictured from left to right: Drs. Marcia Stanhope, Karen Hill, Colleen Swartz and Sheila Ridner. Not pictured: Dr. Gail Wolf. Established in 2006, the College of Nursing Hall of Fame identifies distinguished graduates and their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession. The UK College of Nursing was proud to celebrate its five newest Hall of Fame inductees at the 21c Museum Hotel on Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Three UK Nurses Receive Florence Nightingale Award in Nursing

Nov 3, 2017

Alumni Recognition, Faculty Recognition

Kristin Ashford, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN, Gwen Moreland, DNP, RN, NE-BC and Carol Wright (UK CON alum) were among six nurse leaders awarded the University of Louisville School of Nursing Nightingale Award on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the Mellwood Arts Center. The award recognizes Registered Nurses (RNs) who excel in providing patient care, impact the profession of nursing and/or improve the overall health of citizens living in Kentucky or Southern Indiana through practice, teaching, research and/or service.

College of Nursing Students Trick-or-Treat with Kentucky Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospital Patients

Nov 3, 2017

Events

Prenursing students in the UK Lewis Honors College, Scholars in Nursing Pathway participated in the UK Children's and Shriners Hospitals reverse trick-or-treat for Halloween. Many UK students and employees attended the event and provided treats for children hospitalized during the Halloween season. Dr. Fran Hardin-Fanning led and organized this volunteer project. Samantha Mattern and Adelaide Brunton are pictured above at at Shriners Hospital.

College of Nursing Jonas Scholars Attend 2017 Leadership Conference

Nov 1, 2017

Events

Stephanie Kehler, PhD, RN, and JungHee Kang, BS, BSN, RN, from the UK College of Nursing attended the 2017 Jonas Scholar Leadership Conference – a three-day meeting in Washington, D.C. designed to convene the current Jonas Scholars for networking, mentoring and educational opportunities with prominent nurse educators, executives and policy experts in the field.

DNP Student Awarded Saha Cardiovascular Research Award

Oct 30, 2017

Student Recognition

The Saha Cardiovascular Research Center recently announced DNP student Joy Coles, BSN, RN, a recipient of the 2017 Saha Awards. These annual awards are given to medical and nursing students as well as to a nurse educator. They are designed to reward creativity, dedication and knowledge in areas of cardiovascular research, disease prevention and patient education.

Dean Janie Heath Recognized as Inaugural Distinguished Alumni at University of Oklahoma College of Nursing

Oct 30, 2017

Faculty Recognition

College of Nursing Dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, was recognized as an inaugural Distinguished Alumni at the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing on Friday, October 27.

College of Nursing Celebrates Grand Opening of New Resilience Room

Oct 20, 2017

Events

College of Nursing students, faculty and staff celebrated the grand opening of the Cultivating Practices for Resilience (CPR) room on Thursday, October 19th on the sixth floor, room 634. The room will serve as a safe space for mindful meditation and relaxation and has exercise balls, yoga mats and an internet monitor with guided mindfulness imagery. There is also a rocking chair and plants to aid in relaxation.

College of Nursing Students Receive Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence, Torch Bearer Awards

Oct 16, 2017

Student Recognition

The University of Kentucky Alumni Association’s Lyman T. Johnson Constituency Group awarded undergraduate nursing student Mia Jackson and DNP student Joy Coles, BSN, RN, the Torch Bearer and Torch of Excellence Awards at its 27thAnnual Homecoming Awards Celebration at the UK Alumni House. The event recognizes deserving African American alumni, faculty, staff and students who exemplify the passion and courage exhibited by Lyman T. Johnson as he led the racial desegregation efforts at UK more than 60 years ago. Congratulations to our oustanding students!

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