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UK College of Nursing Ranks in Top 2% in Nation for BSN Programs; Top 5% for DNP Programs

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing strives for excellence in education, practice, research, and service and its programs are continuously recognized both nationally and internationally. In the latest U.S. News & World Report, the UK College of Nursing’s BSN Program was ranked in the top 2% as No. 15 out of 681 BSN nursing programs across the country. This represents an increase from its top 20 ranking in 2021.  In addition, The UK College of Nursing DNP program was ranked in the top 5% as No.

UK BARN Program Aims to Decrease Farmer Suicides

In 2020, the Kentucky legislature proclaimed the Wednesday of National Farm Safety Week "Farmer Suicide Prevention Day." Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death among Americans. Unfortunately, farmers experience an even worse toll. From 2004 to 2017, 109 Kentucky farmers died by suicide, with those over 64 most at risk. Currently, stressors are the highest they have been in years, with producers suffering with supply chain issues, changing weather patterns and increasing input prices. 

College of Nursing and UK Healthcare Cited for Exemplary Workforce Partnership

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) will release a compendium of best practices in the fall of 2022 related to workforce and innovations.  One focus area includes academic-clinical partnerships and the relationship between the UK College of Nursing and UK HealthCare was cited as a “prime example of the scenarios AONL is seeking.” 

New Dean Getting Ready for Big Blue Nursing Nation – Arrives November 14th!

  LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2022) — Rosalie Mainous, a Lexington native and University of Kentucky doctoral graduate, has been named the sixth dean of the UK College of Nursing. Upon approval from the Board of Trustees, Mainous will join UK on Nov. 14, 2022. 

UK-CARES awarded grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

UK-CARES (E. Hahn, PI) has received a 12-month, $229,500 award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).  The grant is a cost extension to the UK-CARES Environmental Health Sciences Core Center to continue to build the research infrastructure and community-academic partnerships to advance environmental health science at UK.

Nursing faculty designated an Edge Runner for PATHways, SMART Parenting Clinic

Why I Give - Dr. Dianna Weaver

  “I give because it is a privilege—a way to support others in their pursuit of a career that gave me so much. I love being a nurse; it has given me purpose, fulfillment, and opportunities in life that I could have never imagined.

Navy Lieutenant Pursues Lifelong Dream Through Online Nursing Program

  Lt. Aaron J. Lueke knows a thing or two about hard work and determination.  A U.S. Navy nurse and a first-generation college student, he has always yearned to be a part of something larger than himself.  For Lt. Lueke, that meant being the first in his family to earn a college degree, leave school without debt and join the military. While it was not the easy path, it was the only path for him.

Diabetes in Kentucky Schools Training Program

About  The Diabetes in KY Schools Training Program is designed specifically for school nurses and unlicensed school personnel. During the training, participants will learn how to provide diabetes-related care, education, and medication administration in a school setting to students with diabetes.  Fast Facts 

UK College of Nursing Names Dr. Jean Edward As First Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion