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First Doctoral Students Graduate through UK Nursing-Norton Healthcare Partnership

Dec 20, 2016

By Elizabeth Adams The first cohort of nursing students to benefit from an academic-practice partnership between the UK College of Nursing and Norton Healthcare graduated with doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degrees on Dec. 16.

December 2016 Pinning Ceremony

Dec 16, 2016

The College of Nursing held its semiannual Pinning Ceremony on Friday, December 16. Eighty undergraduate nursing students earned their bachelor of science degrees in nursing (BSN). Students were met on stage by their friends, families, instructors and mentors to celebrate their journeys and honor them with a UK College of Nursing pin--a longtime nursing tradition seen as a rite of passage for graduates. Congratulations to our December 2016 graduates!

A Genetic Marker Indicates a Desire for Salty Foods But People Can Still Control ‘Salt-Tooth’

Dec 13, 2016

By Elizabeth Adams A sprinkle over a baked potato or a teaspoon to flavor a pot of chili might seem innocent to the average dieter, but salt is a major culprit of cardiovascular disease in America. Some people have a proclivity for sweet foods, such as candy, confectionery treats or ice cream. Others, however, need salty foods to satiate their palattes, often snacking on potato chips, making meals of foods high in preservatives or supplementing recipes with extra doses of salt.

Following the Clinical Leaders: Dr. Odom-Forren Leads National Perianesthesia Symptom Management

Dec 9, 2016

Today, national nursing leaders are standing front and center in the research lab, in the boardroom, at the bedside and alongside colleagues and collaborators in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health sciences to improve patient outcomes across the board. Many of those national leaders are standing front and center in classrooms at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, inspiring a new generation of nursing professionals to follow their lead.

Nursing Students SMASH Stigma of Mental Health Through Peer Support

Dec 5, 2016

Left to right: Joanne Matthews, Cassie Snodgrass, Kayla Combs, Sarah Wise and Cathy Catlett are behind the SMASH initiative at the UK College of Nursing. For students pursuing a degree in nursing and other health professions, pressure to perform comes from every direction.

College of Nursing Professor Receives Kathleen A. Dracup Distinguished Lecture in Exemplary Career Mentoring Award

Dec 2, 2016

College of Nursing Professor and Linda C. Gill Endowed Chair of Nursing Debra Moser, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, was recently honored with the Kathleen A. Dracup Distinguished Lecture in Exemplary Career Mentoring Award at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions Annual Conference held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La., Nov. 12-16, 2016. The award honors a senior member of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN) who is well known for their gifts and generosity in mentoring early career scientists.

UK College of Nursing Student, Breast Cancer Survivor Calls Movement Her Medicine

Nov 23, 2016

By Elizabeth Adams Striding across the finish line in pink knee-high socks imprinted with the phrase “tough ta-tas,” Brandy Smith completed her first 5K as a breast cancer survivor on Oct. 23. She wore a victory sash and clasped a pink carnation as she and husband Jason waited for friends at the ballpark. The race was a moment of exhalation for the University of Kentucky student who refused to let her illness hinder her progress toward becoming a nurse.

College of Nursing Student Bikes 1,000 Miles with Family, Raises $17,115 for Children in Syria

Nov 21, 2016

When College of Nursing junior Maya Husayni’s father asked if she wanted to bike 1,000 miles to raise money for the children of Syria, she didn’t hesitate to say yes. The Husaynis set up a donation page for friends and family to donate to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), a UN program headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It aids children of Syria by providing access to drinking water, vaccinations, education, psychological support and winter supplies.

Your Partner in Health - The Nurse Practitioner

Nov 15, 2016

The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) is being showcased this week, as NPs across the country celebrate more than 50 years of practice during National NP Week. In the United States, this distinguished group of health care professionals number approximately 222,000 strong with an additional 20,000 NP students graduating each year.

Veteran's Day at the College of Nursing

Nov 11, 2016

Pictured above are some of the College's MedVet-BSN students The College of Nursing thanks the brave men and women who have served our country and protected our freedom. We are honored to have many students who have served in the Armed Forces. Whether you are a veteran or currently serving, we recognize, appreciate and celebrate you today and every day. One of our Second Degree students and a veteran, Rachael Gowins, shares a part of her story:

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