Recognition

Nursing PhD Students Selected for UNITE Program

The United In True Equity Research Priority Area (UNITE RPA) welcomed this year’s cohort of 21 graduate students to the UNITE Predoctoral Research Enhancement Program.

Nurse Practitioner Named #2 Best U.S. Job in 2023

The U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the 100 best jobs in America for 2023, focusing on occupations with the largest projected growth between now and 2031. Nurse practitioner was ranked second on the list.     

On a Mission: How Academic Nurse Leaders are Shaping the Future of Health Care

Academic nurse leaders Elizabeth Salt and Jake Higgins are determined to use their knowledge and skills to help other nurses confidently lead health care teams in Kentucky and across the nation. Their work—in classroom teaching, student mentorship, academic research and health care improvement—exemplifies the exceptional versatility of the academic nurse leader. And as health care demands intensify and technological innovations multiply, it’s clear they and other academic nurse leaders will play central roles in the continuing evolution of health care in the U.S. 

College of Nursing Students, Alumna, and Staff Honored with Lyman T. Johnson Awards

Two students, an alumna and a staff member from the College of Nursing were honored on Friday, October 14 during the 31st annual Lyman T. Johnson Awards program, which was hosted by The UK Alumni Association, the Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Group, and the UK Office for Institutional Diversity. Friday’s ceremony was a combined 2021 and 2022 ceremony because last year’s event was postponed due to the pandemic.

College of Nursing and UK Healthcare Cited for Exemplary Workforce Partnership

The American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) will release a compendium of best practices in the fall of 2022 related to workforce and innovations.  One focus area includes academic-clinical partnerships and the relationship between the UK College of Nursing and UK HealthCare was cited as a “prime example of the scenarios AONL is seeking.” 

Navy Lieutenant Pursues Lifelong Dream Through Online Nursing Program

  Lt. Aaron J. Lueke knows a thing or two about hard work and determination.  A U.S. Navy nurse and a first-generation college student, he has always yearned to be a part of something larger than himself.  For Lt. Lueke, that meant being the first in his family to earn a college degree, leave school without debt and join the military. While it was not the easy path, it was the only path for him.

Former NFL Player Joins UK College of Nursing Leadership Team

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. 

Fostering Future Nurse Leaders Through Pediatrics

Pictured above left to right are Dr. Vicki Hensley and Dr. Morgan Chojnacki. 

Thank You Veterans, from UK College of Nursing

  In honor of Veterans Day, the UK College of Nursing recognizes a student who’s not only served in the Air Force, but who’s goal after graduation is to aid fighters and veterans. Originally from Las Vegas, NV, Kyle Herzberg served for eight years in the Air Force as a Russian cryptological language analyst and is currently in the College’s Accelerated BSN program.

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