Events

College of Nursing Participates in 46th Annual National Black Nurses Association Conference

Aug 6, 2018

The College of Nursing was proud to participate in the 46th annual National Black Nurses Association 2018 Conference, "The Art and Science of Nursing," in St. Louis, Missouri, July 31st-August 5th. Lovoria Williams, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, associate professor, Lateisha Ousley, community health worker and DNP student Corinna Hughes, BSN, RN, represented the College of Nursing to recruit faculty and students.

Associate Professor Meets Leader of National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy

Jun 14, 2018

Evelyn Parrish, PhD, APRN-BC, associate professor, director of Accreditation & Strategic Outcomes and DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Track co-coordinator, met Dr. Damon A. Williams, author of the best-selling books “Strategic Diversity Leadership: Activating Change and Transformation in Higher Education” and “The Chief Diversity Officer: Strategy, Structure and Change Management” as well as the monograph “The Role of the Chief Diversity Officers in Academic Medicine" on June 11.

College of Nursing Holds First Annual Circle of Remembrance

May 16, 2018

The College of Nursing held its first annual Circle of Remembrance Gathering to recognize those held in our thoughts and prayers this past academic year on Thursday, May 10, in the new Cultivating Practices for Resilience (CPR) room.

RICH Heart Research Team Holds Inaugural Writing Institute for Faculty

May 16, 2018

The RICH Heart Research Team held a one week intensive writing retreat to provide writing time and assistance with the completion of a manuscript project for CON faculty members. RICH Heart faculty and volunteers were available to provide consultations on a variety of topics related to manuscript development, preparation, submission, and revision. Presentations and consultation topics included: Writing Statistics Manuscript submission Responding to Editors and Reviewers

Congressman Andy Barr Speaks with PATHways Staff at Polk-Dalton Clinic

May 15, 2018

Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) visited the Polk-Dalton Clinic on Monday, May 7, to speak with PATHways staff about the comprehensive opioid maintenance treatment program for pregnant women recovering from addiction.

Video: Farm Theater Dinner Spotlight

Mar 13, 2018

Read more about Farm Theater Dinners here.

UK College of Nursing, UK HealthCare Host 27th Annual Nursing Research Papers Day

Nov 13, 2017

UK HealthCare and the UK College of Nursing showcased the work of nurses and students at the 27th annual Nursing Research Papers Day at the Hilton Downtown on Friday, November 10, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The theme for this year’s showcase was “Bring the Science to Life: Innovations in Nursing Research.” Nationally known nurse scientist Gail Stern, MSN, PMHCNS-BC, served as the keynote speaker. Undergraduate Podium presentations:

College of Nursing Students Trick-or-Treat with Kentucky Children's Hospital, Shriners Hospital Patients

Nov 3, 2017

Prenursing students in the UK Lewis Honors College, Scholars in Nursing Pathway participated in the UK Children's and Shriners Hospitals reverse trick-or-treat for Halloween. Many UK students and employees attended the event and provided treats for children hospitalized during the Halloween season. Dr. Fran Hardin-Fanning led and organized this volunteer project. Samantha Mattern and Adelaide Brunton are pictured above at at Shriners Hospital.

College of Nursing Jonas Scholars Attend 2017 Leadership Conference

Nov 1, 2017

Stephanie Kehler, PhD, RN, and JungHee Kang, BS, BSN, RN, from the UK College of Nursing attended the 2017 Jonas Scholar Leadership Conference – a three-day meeting in Washington, D.C. designed to convene the current Jonas Scholars for networking, mentoring and educational opportunities with prominent nurse educators, executives and policy experts in the field.

College of Nursing Celebrates Grand Opening of New Resilience Room

Oct 20, 2017

College of Nursing students, faculty and staff celebrated the grand opening of the Cultivating Practices for Resilience (CPR) room on Thursday, October 19th on the sixth floor, room 634. The room will serve as a safe space for mindful meditation and relaxation and has exercise balls, yoga mats and an internet monitor with guided mindfulness imagery. There is also a rocking chair and plants to aid in relaxation.

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