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A Conversation With the New Dean

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/30/2014 – Last March, after a long, nationwide search, the University of Kentucky announced the good news—the College of Nursing had found its new dean. Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, is a national nursing leader with nearly 40 years’ experience in nursing and a background marked by nationally recognized achievements in nursing education, tobacco control and health care outreach.

Carolyn Williams Inducted Into UK College of Public Health Hall of Fame

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/28/2014 – The UK College of Public Health inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame during the 11th Annual Hall of Fame celebration in October 2014. The Hall of Fame was established in 2004 as a means of formally recognizing individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the health and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth, the nation, or the world. The 2014 inductees into the Hall of Fame are Dr. Samuel Matheny and Dr. Carolyn Williams, who have both demonstrated such achievement and commitment.

Accomplished Faculty Join the College

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

10/22/2014 – After nationwide searches, the College of Nursing brought on board four new stellar and very accomplished faculty members who will be great assets to our education, research, practice and service missions. Amanda Fallin, PhD, RN, Assistant Research Professor

Meet the New Dean - Dr. Janie Heath

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

9/3/2014 – With a 38-year-long career in critical care nursing, nursing administration, advanced practice and academia, Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, has joined the College of Nursing as its fifth dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing.

Founding Dean of UK College of Nursing Passes Away

Jul 6, 2015

Events, Recognition

8/6/2014 – We are sorry to announce that Dr. Marcia Dake, founding dean of the UK College of Nursing, has passed away. Dr. Dake served in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII and used her GI Bill to complete her master’s and doctoral degrees. She was one of the first ten doctorally prepared nurses in the country and in 1958, at age 35, was the youngest dean to serve at a college of nursing in the U.S.

Smoke-free Kentucky Coalition Travelling to Promote Smoke-free Laws

Jul 6, 2015

Public Service

8/1/2014 – As part of a weeklong tour across the state, the Smoke-Free Kentucky Coalition made a stop at the UK Markey Cancer Center on July 30 to promote better health for Kentuckians through smoke-free policies. The event at Markey was one of several stops across the state as it heads to western Kentucky for the annual Fancy Farm Picnic.

Ellen Hahn Appointed as Ambassador for Scientific Advancement in Nursing Research

Jul 6, 2015

Faculty Recognition

7/28/2014 - Dr. Ellen Hahn, professor, has been appointed as one of 12 ambassadors for the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research, an independent non-profit group advocating for nursing science on behalf of the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).

Nominate a Nurse for an Award

Jun 14, 2015

Recognition

The College of Nursing Alumni Association is requesting nominations for two awards to be presented this fall. The first award, First Decade Award, is for the person who holds an undergraduate or graduate degree from the college and is working in nursing, who has been in practice for ten years or fewer prior to the annual alumni meeting in October, and has laid the foundation for an exemplary career in nursing.

Academic Writing Specialist Shares Her Expertise With Graduate Students

May 14, 2015

Seminars, Lectures

Nursing students often exit Whitney Kurtz-Ogilvie’s office ready to go and with a sense of relief. Nothing could please this faculty member more. Kurtz-Ogilvie, MFAW, is an academic writing specialist for the College of Nursing and UK HealthCare. She was hired five years ago, in a joint appointment, to help DNPs and PhDs and those pursuing advanced nursing degrees with scholarly writing.

Congratulations to our Class of 2015 graduates

May 14, 2015

Events, Recognition

Ninety students received their BSNs and received their nursing pins, which represent their readiness to enter the noblest profession. Of our 90 BSN graduates, 55 graduated with honors. After passing the NCLEX the BSN graduates will join more than 3.2 million nurses who are working at the nexus of art and science; the art of managing the care of a multitude of individuals from a host of backgrounds applying competent and compassionate care which will enable so many to live longer, stronger, and healthier lives.

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