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Nursing Peer Mentors in Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College Welcome Students Back to Campus

Aug 24, 2017

From left to right: Ava Assef S18 admit, Yuri Maisel pre-nursing, Kayla Anderson Jr nursing major, and Maya Fitzpatrick pre-nursing. College of Nursing Academic Advisor Jennifer Sherwood, MA, welcomes new students to campus with Maya Fitzpatrick and Yuri Maisel (Airforce ROTC), both second year pre-nursing students, and Ava Assef and Kayla Anderson, all peer mentors for the Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College (IHRC) Living Learning Program (LLP) at the University of Kentucky.

Welcome Back to our new and Returning Students!

Aug 18, 2017

Pictured above is Dr. Lee Anne Walmsley, ROTC senior nursing students Casey Garstang and Josh Hagen, and Dean Janie Heath. The College of Nursing is excited to welcome back its new and returning students for the 2017-2018 academic year!

Register for the RICH Summer Writing Institute

May 10, 2017

Week 1: July 24-July 28, 2017 Week 2: July 31- August 2, 2017

Join the Perinatal Research and Wellness Center March for Babies Team Today

Apr 14, 2017

Few life events are more joyful than the birth of a child. Yet, no one anticipates a baby born prematurely or very sick and needing to spend time in a newborn intensive care unit. Sadly, for hundreds of thousands of moms in our country, that is the frightening reality. That’s why the UK College of Nursing Perinatal Research Center Team is raising money for March for Babies® to help the March of Dimes fund lifesaving research and programs that help more moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies.

College of Nursing Student Scholarship Showcase, Center for Clinical and Translational Science Conference Focuses on Moving Discoveries to New Interventions for Health

Mar 31, 2017

The 12th Annual Spring Conference of the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) was held March 30 in Lexington with more than 800 researchers, clinicians, students and partners convening to discuss the theme of "Clinical Trial Networks and Team Science: Moving Discoveries to Interventions." Students and faculty from the College of Nursing presented seven oral and 17 poster presentations, a record number of participation for the College.

National Cancer Prevention Day with Less Cancer

Feb 8, 2017

UK College of Nursing Dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, traveled to Washington D.C. on Thursday, Feb. 2 for National Cancer Prevention Day where she participated in discussions, lectures and a town hall meeting and spoke on behalf of Less Cancer–the campaign that works to keep prevention in the forefront of the cancer conversation.

Radon Awareness Action Month

Jan 21, 2017

January is Radon Action Month. Have you ever had your home's radon gas levels tested? Ellen Hahn, PhD, RN, FAAN, professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Director of the Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Health Environments) Program, stopped by WMMT to speak with host Kelli Haywood about the dangers of radon gas in your home and what you can do to limit your risk. Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer. Listen and learn more. Visit BREATHE's website here.

College of Nursing Merchandise Now Available Online

Jan 13, 2017

You can now show your College of Nursing pride everywhere you go! The College is excited to offer short sleeve and long sleeve t-shirts, a 3/4-zip sweatshirt, Pandora-like beads and more. Click here for more information. Short Sleeve Tee Long Sleeve Tee 3/4 Zip Sweatshirt

UK College of Nursing, UK HealthCare Host 26th Annual Nursing Research Papers Day

Oct 19, 2016

UK HealthCare and the UK College of Nursing showcased the work of nurses and students at the 26th annual Nursing Research Papers Day at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa on Nov. 11, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. This year, nationally known nurse scientist Cheryl Tatano Beck, DNSC, CNM, FAAN, served as the keynote speaker and presented “Post Traumatic Growth in Clinicians: Positive Aspects of Clinicians Who Experience Secondary Traumatic Stress.” Download the agenda here.

Nurse Researcher Helps Launch Virtual Hill Day for Perinatal Depression and Mood Disorders

Sep 13, 2016

An estimated 10%–20% of women experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or in the postpartum period. Yet access to screening and treatment options for many of these women is grim.

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