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Following Father's Example, UK Nursing Student Donates a Kidney to Save a Life

Jun 16, 2017

To commit a textbook term to memory, UK College of Nursing student Karly Schmidt used a mental shortcut by naming her two kidneys George and Fred. George, her right kidney, reminded her of the word “glomerular,” and Fred, her left kidney, reminded her of “filtration.” Putting the two words together, she could recall the glomerular filtration rate, which is the medical formula used to measure kidney function.

Meet Kevin Garland, Recipient of the 2017 Employee of the Year and Gloe L. Bertram Awards

Jun 14, 2017

Every academic year, the College hosts several distinguished nurse leaders and sends faculty, staff and students to conferences, presentations and other events in the U.S. and around the world. Working behind the scenes to get them to their destinations is this year’s Employee of the Year and Gloe L. Bertram award winner, Kevin Garland, College of Nursing travel and purchasing coordinator.

WellCare Announces $80,000 in College of Nursing Scholarships Aimed at Improving Rural Health

Jun 9, 2017

Recognizing the need for quality primary care in rural areas of the Commonwealth, WellCare of Kentucky, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. will provide $80,000 to fund scholarships for the University of Kentucky College of Nursing aimed at increasing the number of nurses working in primary medicine and psychiatry in Eastern Kentucky. WellCare, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and College of Nursing, will fund up to 30 scholarships valued at $180,000 for medical and nursing students at various stages of their studies.

College of Nursing Celebrates Homecoming of UK Honor Flight Veterans, Major (RET.) Richard Krolikoski, BSN, 1976 Alumnus

May 15, 2017

On Saturday, May 20, UK became the first university in the nation to sponsor an Honor Flight, sending nearly 70 veterans on an all-expense paid trip to visit memorials in Washington, D.C. Many of the veterans on the flight are affiliated with UK, including alumni, retirees and family members of current UK faculty and staff.

Register for the RICH Summer Writing Institute

May 10, 2017

Week 1: July 24-July 28, 2017 Week 2: July 31- August 2, 2017

Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony 2017

May 10, 2017

The College of Nursing held its annual Celebrating Excellence Awards Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday, May 9 at the Hyatt Hotel. Faculty and staff were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions for the 2016-2017 academic year. View photos of the awards ceremony here. A full list of awards and recipients is below:

Spring 2017 Hooding Ceremony

May 9, 2017

The College of Nursing held its semiannual Hooding Ceremony on Friday, May 5 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Spring 2017 Pinning Ceremony

May 9, 2017

The College of Nursing held its annual Pinning Ceremony for the seventy-third baccalaureate graduating class on Friday, May 5 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Congratulations to all of our graduates!

Associate Dean of Graduate Faculty Affairs Presented with University Research Professorship Award

May 4, 2017

College of Nursing Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Faculty Affairs Terry Lennie, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, was among 16 members of the University faculty to be presented with the University Research Professorship Award on Tuesday, May 2. The award recognizes faculty who have demonstrated excellence in research and creative work that addresses scientific, social, cultural, economic and health challenges in our region and around the world. The following is a message from Lisa Cassis, vice president for research at UK.

Spring 2017 Hooding, Pinning Ceremonies

May 1, 2017

Pinning Ceremony The College of Nursing will have its annual Pinning Ceremony for the seventy-third baccalaureate graduating class on Friday, May 5 from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Hooding Ceremony The Hooding Ceremony will immediately follow at the Singletary Center for the Arts at 10:30 a.m. For any questions, please contact Michael Hendrix at mwhend2@uky.edu.

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