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The UK College of Nursing Remembers Friday, November 13

Nov 20, 2015

Public Service

A week ago today, lives were destroyed by a series of attacks in Paris, Baghdad and Beirut as well as natural disasters in Japan and Mexico. It was a devastating day—and now, more than ever, we must stand as one, united as global citizens. One victim was Nohemi Gonzalez, a student of California State University, Long Beach studying in France. Our campus community aches for Gonzalez, his family and school. To the people of Paris, Baghdad, Beirut, Japan and Mexico, we ache for you. We extend our thoughts and greatest sympathy to the families and friends of every victim.

College of Nursing Doctoral Student Receives competitive research award from Delta Psi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International

Nov 19, 2015

Student Recognition

Tracey Vitori, MSN, MS, M.Ed, APRN, doctoral candidate, received a competitive research award from Delta Psi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International for $1500 to support her dissertation research. The purpose of this study, titled the “Association of psychological distress to surgical outcomes and quality of life in patients and their caregivers after cardiac surgery”, is to evaluate the association of patient and caregiver psychological state (anxiety, depression, hostility) with quality of life in both patient and caregiver, and postoperative complications after cardiac surgery.

Campus Community Rallies for the Sixth Anniversary of the Tobacco-free Policy

Nov 18, 2015

Events

By Elizabeth Adams University of Kentucky students, faculty and staff members will cheer for clear air as the campus celebrates the sixth year of the tobacco-free policy on Nov. 19.

UK College of Nursing, UK Office for Institutional Diversity Highlight Transgender Health Disparities

Nov 16, 2015

Research

By Gail Hairston, Elizabeth Adams Social stigmas, discrimination and infringement of civil rights have led to health care disparities impacting individuals who are transgender.

Student Nurses Association Holds Clothing Drive for the Hope Center

Nov 13, 2015

Public Service, Recognition

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is holding its annual clothing and holiday drive for the Hope Center. They are collecting NEW items such as: Long underwear Sweatshirts Gloves and hats Coats Backpacks SNA is also collecting toys for the many parents of young children who are in the Hope Center’s Residential Recovery Program. This is just a small way we can help others in the community have a brighter holiday season. There is a box in the UG lounge for donations until holiday break beings in December.

The UK College of Nursing Phyllis D. Corbitt Community Health Center Celebrates its Grand Opening

Nov 12, 2015

Events

See a list of the ribbon cutters at the end of this story. The UK College of Nursing Phyllis D. Corbitt Community Health Center celebrated its Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 11 in downtown Wilmore, Ky.

The Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month for College of Nursing Student

Nov 11, 2015

Student Recognition

Isaac Jones’s first deployment was in 2009, and as the only medic in his unit, he conducted more than 300 missions—more than anyone else on his team. Now, Jones is using these experiences to fuel his education in becoming a nurse right here at the UK College of Nursing.

The College of Nursing Celebrates Veterans Day

Nov 11, 2015

Events, Recognition

The College of Nursing deeply thanks the men and women who have served our country for their immeasurable sacrifice. To show our appreciation, we created this video in hopes of reaching as many veterans as we can. We are truly grateful for them and for our FREEDOM. Thank you!

UK College of Nursing Celebrates 50 Years of the Nurse Practitioner Profession

Nov 9, 2015

Academic Programs

Fifty years ago, the first nurse practitioners program was established at the University of Colorado. Today, more than 205,000 nurse practitioners are licensed to practice in United States. The University of Kentucky College of Nursing joins the nation in marking 50 years of the nurse practitioner profession during National Nurse Practitioners Week, Nov. 8-14. The college offers a doctor of nursing practice program, which prepares nurse practitioners to design, implement, manage, evaluate and lead health care delivery systems at the highest level.

College of Nursing Alumna's Second Look Leads to Miraculous Turnaround for NICU Baby

by Elizabeth Adams

Nov 4, 2015

Alumni Recognition

UK College of Nursing alumna Mary Smith witnessed her first miracle in the field when she trusted her intense gut feeling that ultimately saved a NICU baby's life. Presley Collins spent the first 12 hours of her life like most newborns — swaddled in blankets and fawned over by family members in a hospital room.

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