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UK College of Nursing Promotes Two Faculty to Rank of Associate Dean

Oct 2, 2017

Faculty Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing recently promoted two faculty to the rank of associate dean. Kristin Ashford, PhD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAAN, was promoted to associate dean of Undergraduate Faculty & Interprofessional Education Affairs, and Sheila Melander, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FCCM, FAANP, was promoted to associate dean of MSN & DNP Faculty and Practice Affairs.

Scholarship Brunch 2017

Sep 18, 2017

Events, Recognition

Students, families, members of the College and scholarship donors gathered on Saturday, September 9 at the Hyatt Regency for the College of Nursing's annual Scholarship Brunch to celebrate the academic successes of and scholarships for several undergraduate and graduate students. One such student, Heather R. Hollingsworth, received the Sally G. Siebert Scholarship for Nurse Practitioner Students. "I plan on making a difference in the world and your generosity is helping me making that a reality," she says.

Dr. Karen Stefaniak Presents at 22nd Annual Research Symposium at Baptist Health Lexington

Sep 18, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Karen Stefaniak, PhD, RN, assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, recently presented "Using Appreciative Inquiry to Improve Staff Nurse Engagement" at the 22nd Annual Research Symposium on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 at Baptist Health Lexington.

Dr. Kristin Ashford Interviewed on KET to Discuss Risks of Smoking During and After Pregnancy

Sep 12, 2017

Faculty Recognition

By John Gregory When Misti Williams feels the urge to light up a cigarette, she can click on her cellphone for help. Her screen saver features a list of things she can do to distract herself from her nicotine cravings as she tries to quit smoking. For 18 years, Williams has struggled with tobacco use. Now pregnant with her fifth child, she hopes she can finally kick the habit.

UK Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Receives Accreditation

Sep 11, 2017

Academic Programs

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing’s BREATHE Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) training program received accreditation from the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) on Aug. 16. The program is one of 18 accredited training programs for tobacco treatment internationally.

UK Tobacco Treatment Specialist Training Program Receives Accreditation

By: BREATHE Faculty and Staff

Sep 11, 2017

BREATHE

UK College of Nursing, UK HealthCare Program Helps Pregnant Women Through Opioid Crisis

Sep 1, 2017

Public Service, Recognition

This article appeared in the Kentucky Herald-Leader on September 1, 2017. By Linda Blackford For much of her life, April Osborne has struggled with the illness of addiction, an inexorable pull that dragged her across state lines, and in and out of courtrooms, custody hearings and jail cells, always heeding the siren call of alcohol, pills or, in the end, heroin. She wasn’t sure she’d ever get clean or live with her children again. “I didn’t see a way out,” Osborne said.

UK College of Nursing Office of Continuing Education Prepares Public Health Nurses to Plan for Safety of Tourists During Total Eclipse

Aug 25, 2017

Academic Programs

Public health nurse refresher course knowledge was used in planning for the safety and health of Kentucky residents and the high influx of tourists in the state during the recent total eclipse on August 21, 2017. Several first-aid stations staffed with local health department nurses were set up in the Hopkinsville area.

Nursing Peer Mentors in Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College Welcome Students Back to Campus

Aug 24, 2017

Events

From left to right: Ava Assef S18 admit, Yuri Maisel pre-nursing, Kayla Anderson Jr nursing major, and Maya Fitzpatrick pre-nursing. College of Nursing Academic Advisor Jennifer Sherwood, MA, welcomes new students to campus with Maya Fitzpatrick and Yuri Maisel (Airforce ROTC), both second year pre-nursing students, and Ava Assef and Kayla Anderson, all peer mentors for the Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College (IHRC) Living Learning Program (LLP) at the University of Kentucky.

College of Nursing Inducts Five New Nurse Leaders Into Hall of Fame

Aug 18, 2017

Alumni Recognition

The College was proud to celebrate its five newest Hall of Fame inductees at the 21c Museum Hotel on Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m. Established in 2006, the College of Nursing Hall of Fame identifies distinguished graduates and their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession.

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