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Following the Clinical Leaders: Dr. Lynne Jensen

Feb 14, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Lynne Jensen, PhD, RN, APRN, associate professor, is a key member of the College’s clinical faculty and a leader in nursing practice, research and interdisciplinary education. A nurse practitioner since 1979, Dr. Jensen is now medical director for clinical care at the Center for the Advancement of Women’s Health at UK and a founding member of the center’s popular women’s health clinic, where she sees patients three days a week.

National Cancer Prevention Day with Less Cancer

Feb 8, 2017

Events

UK College of Nursing Dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, traveled to Washington D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 2 for National Cancer Prevention Day where she participated in discussions, lectures and a town hall meeting and spoke on behalf of Less Cancer–the campaign that works to keep prevention in the forefront of the cancer conversation.

Meet Hall of Fame Inductee Dr. Tonda Hughes, 2017 Sexton-Weaver Lecturer

Feb 6, 2017

Alumni Recognition

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!

Following the Clinical Leaders: Lynn Kelso

Feb 2, 2017

Faculty Recognition

Lynn Kelso, MSN, APRN, FCCM, FAANP, assistant professor, teaches the academically rigorous Pathophysiology/Pharmacology course to BSN students and is a clinical instructor for their first major clinical experience in the hospital. They couldn’t be in better hands. In 1995, Kelso was a nurse practitioner on the care team in the liver transplant unit at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center when she earned acute care credentials, one of the first practitioners in the country to do so.

DNP Student Writes Heartwarming Letter to Immigrant

Feb 2, 2017

Student Recognition

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

Alumni Recognition

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

Events

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

Alumni Recognition

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

Student Recognition

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

Faculty Recognition

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.

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