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DNP Student Writes Heartwarming Letter to Immigrant

Feb 2, 2017

This article originally appeared on LEX18 on Wednesday, Feb. 1. A University of Kentucky College of Nursing DNP student has taken it upon herself to make everyone in her neighborhood feel welcome. Jessica Basham noticed how divided the nation is on immigration, and decided that she was going to refuse to accept divisiveness in her neighborhood.

College of Nursing Alum Works to "see blue." Every Day to Help Patients Heal

Jan 31, 2017

Video Produced by UK Public Relations & Marketing. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 31, 2017) — When University of Kentucky alum Lacey Buckler watches her beloved Kentucky Wildcats play on television, she pays attention even when the action stops and the commercials begin.

Radon Awareness Action Month

Jan 21, 2017

January is Radon Action Month. Have you ever had your home's radon gas levels tested? Ellen Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Director of the Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Health Environments) Program, stopped by WMMT to speak with host Kelli Haywood about the dangers of radon gas in your home and what you can do to limit your risk. Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Listen and learn more. Visit BREATHE's website here.

Meet Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Cynda Rushton

Jan 20, 2017

The College of Nursing is now accepting nominations for the third class of Hall of Fame inductees. Click here to nominate a distinguished nursing leader by March 31!

VIDEO: UK Honors Veteran, Nursing Student Michael Chambers

Jan 18, 2017

By Amy Jones-Timoney As a medic in the United States Army, Michael Chambers already accomplished a great deal before arriving at the University of Kentucky. But he says completing the MedVet-BSN option at the UK College of Nursing will mean the world to him.

College of Nursing Professor Receives Melva Jo Hendrix Lectureship Award from International Society for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses

Jan 17, 2017

College of Nursing Associate Professor Evelyn Parrish, PhD, APRN-BC, was recently selected by the International Society for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses (ISPN) for the Melva Jo Hendrix Lectureship Award and will present “Professional Socialization of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Students in an Online Program: Can this be Achieved?” at the ISPN annual conference March 7-11, 2017 in Baltimore, Md.

College of Nursing Merchandise Now Available Online

Jan 13, 2017

You can now show your College of Nursing pride everywhere you go! The College is excited to offer short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts, a 3/4-zip sweatshirt, Pandora-like beads and more. Click here for more information. Short Sleeve Tee Long Sleeve Tee 3/4 Zip Sweatshirt

College of Nursing Now Accepting Nominations for Third Class of Hall of Fame Inductees

Jan 11, 2017

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing (CON) is now accepting nominations for the third class of inductees into the CON Hall of Fame. Established in 2006, the College of Nursing Hall of Fame identifies distinguished graduates and their extraordinary contributions to the nursing profession.

UK College of Nursing Home to Only Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program in Kentucky

Jan 10, 2017

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is home to the only Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Program in the Commonwealth and is recognized by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board—the largest independent pediatric nursing certification organization in the country.

Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARCs) Are Safe, Effective Option

Dec 22, 2016

Long-acting reversible contraceptives are the most effective form of reversible birth control but not the most commonly used. Misconceptions and outdated misinformation prevent many people from realizing the benefits of intrauterine devices (IUDs), contraceptive implants and the birth control shot. While use of these contraceptives has increased over time, they are still very underutilized.

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