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Oped: Nurse Suicide Awareness

Jun 7, 2022

Public Service

Nurses have been identified as the backbone of healthcare, supporting, and protecting their patients. During the pandemic nurses have endured an increased workload, short staffing, fear of becoming sick or worse exposing their families to sickness and very ill patients many of whom died with a nurse by their side and with no family members. The load nurses have carried over the past two years has been consistently heavy, and with no relief the backbone is feeling the strain. As nurses continue to move forward a heavy burden must be lifted.

Answering the Call: UK Grads Step Up Amidst Nursing Shortage

May 31, 2022

Alumni Recognition

Recent UK College of Nursing graduates Marquiana Porcena, Kent Brouwer, Claire-Marie Hall and Ronald Duerr pictured in front of Chandler Hospital. Arden Barnes | UK Photo It's no secret – Kentucky needs more nurses.

Oped: Taking Action to Ban Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

May 12, 2022

Public Service

The news of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposal to ban mentholated cigarettes and flavored cigars will save lives. Every two and a half minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with lung cancer. Every day in the U.S., 400 lives are lost to lung cancer.

UK College of Nursing Celebrates Class of Spring 2022

May 6, 2022

Events, Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing celebrated its Class of Spring 2022 with special Pinning and Hooding graduation ceremonies on May 6, 2022, at the Singletary Center for the Arts.

Former NFL Player Joins UK College of Nursing Leadership Team

May 4, 2022

Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is excited to welcome Corey Moore EdD (c), MA, BS, as the College’s new assistant dean of academic advising and student success.

Faculty Practice Spotlight: Dr. Julianne Ewen

Apr 27, 2022

Faculty Recognition

Julianne Z. Ewen, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP Assistant Professor, Family Nurse Practitioner Track Courses

PhD program offering new $30,000 fellowship opportunity

Apr 25, 2022

Academic Programs

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is offering a new fellowship for one exceptional Fall 2022 new admission to the College's PhD program. The fellowship will provide a yearly stipend of $30,000, plus tuition, fees and health insurance for up to three years to complete and defend the dissertation. Yearly reapplication will be necessary to renew the fellowship. The fellowship will be awarded only if exceptional applications are received.

May 2022 Graduation Ceremonies

Apr 20, 2022

Events, Recognition

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is proud to celebrate all of our May 2022 graduates. Details for Pinning, Hooding and Commencement are included below. Pinning When: Friday, May 6, 2022, at 9 a.m. *doors open at 8 a.m. Where: Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St, Lexington, Ky

From College of Nursing Dean Search Committee Co-Chairs: Process Update and Opportunity for Input

Apr 7, 2022

Events

Dear Colleagues:

Shining a Light on Cancer & Health Inequities Part VI: Dr. Bola Adeboyega & Cervical Cancer

Apr 5, 2022

Research, Faculty Recognition

Growing up in Nigeria, Dr. Adebola Adegboyega saw a lot of disparity rooted in social, economic and educational status. These disparities were further driven home when she became a medical lab scientist involved in HIV prevention, screening and counseling. “There was a lack of access even to basic infrastructure among the population that I worked with,” she says.

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