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The College of Nursing sets a student success record

Aug 31, 2015

Recognition

The UK College of Nursing, now serving more students than ever before, has set a record for the retention rate of the last year’s freshmen class – 80.8 percent of them returned to continue their work towards becoming the next generation of nurse leaders. Dr. Janie Heath, dean of the College of Nursing, attributes this success to the hardworking staff and faculty members within the college. “I am so proud of and grateful for every person who works daily to create such a positive learning environment that clearly inspires personal growth,” said Dr. Heath.

Dr. Nora Warshawsky and Ph.D student Arica Brandford published a study on Kentucky’s RN workforce

Aug 31, 2015

Research

Dr. Nora Warshawsky, assistant professor in the College of Nursing, and Ph.D student Arica Brandford's study about Kentucky’s RN workforce was published in September’s Journal of Nursing Administration. Warshawsky’s and Brandford’s “Achieving 80% BSN by 2020: Lessons Learned from Kentucky’s Registered Nurses” aims to understand the educational status and plans of Kentucky’s workforce in advancing nursing educational levels.

College of Nursing Dean selected as a fellow of the AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program

Aug 31, 2015

Recognition

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) selected Dr. Janie Heath, dean of the UK College of Nursing as a fellow of the AACN-Wharton Executive Leadership Program, which convened in Philadelphia, PA on August 10-13, 2015.

A Week in the Life of a UK Nursing Student

Aug 28, 2015

Academic Programs

Class President for the College of Nursing, Katie Voigts, welcomed incoming BSN students with a speech about the demanding but rewarding aspects of life as a UK nursing student: Good morning, Class of May 2018! My name is Katie Voigts. I am a senior nursing student, getting ready to start my last semester of nursing school, but I am also the Class President for the graduating class of December 2015.

Welcome message from Dean Heath

Aug 24, 2015

Academic Programs

Welcome to another year of great academic potential! As the Dean of the College of Nursing, I am thrilled to continue my commitment to fully "engage, envision and empower" the next generation of nurse providers, leaders and scholars – you, our outstanding students!

Christa Cabot, a BSN senior and diver on UK’s swim team, was named as a Scholar All-American

Aug 24, 2015

Student Recognition

Record-setting academic honors continue to come in for the Kentucky swimming and diving team following a 2014-15 season that was equally as impressive in the competition pool. Last week, 14 Wildcats were named Scholar All-Americans by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The most Scholar All-Americans in a single season in program history, the 14 UK student-athletes recognized includes 10 first-team selections, also a UK record. It tops the eight CSCAA Scholar All-Americans from a year ago and beats the 11 in 2011, the previous high.

Nursing Faculty Awarded National Grant for Substance Abuse Training

Aug 21, 2015

Faculty Recognition

A University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor is equipping faculty members, primary care nurse practitioner students and primary care providers across Kentucky with the clinical skills to direct care when a patient presents signs of substance abuse.

UK Researcher’s Study of CRUSH Anti-Smoking Campaign Makes Top LGBT News

Aug 21, 2015

Research

An anti-smoking campaign targeting members of the LGBT community and evaluated by University of Kentucky College of Nursing researcher Amanda Fallin was recently cited as a Huffington Post “LGBT Wellness Story of the Week.”

UK Nursing Professor Earns Distinction as Fellow of the AANP

Aug 21, 2015

Faculty Recognition

University of Kentucky College of Nursing professor Sharon Lock was one of four Kentucky nurse practitioners recently inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANPs).

The College of Nursing Appoints its First Director of Diversity And Inclusion

Aug 21, 2015

Recognition

Associate Professor Jenna Hatcher, RN, PhD, MPH has accepted a new leadership position to help the College improve the culture of its community and the quality of its programs as the first Director of Diversity and Inclusion. In this new role Dr. Hatcher will work closely with the UK Office of Institutional Diversity to ensure that diversity and inclusion are fully implemented in the College's strategic plan, classrooms and community. She will also help the College of Nursing acknowledge and celebrate the differences in our community.

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