Recognition

Holmes Award Presented to Women in UK Nursing Areas

Mar 22, 2016

Kristin Ashford, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN, assistant dean of research at the UK College of Nursing, and Nicole Waite, an administrative support associate for UK HealthCare Nurse Recruitment, received the Sarah Bennett Holmes Award during a luncheon ceremony at the Hilary J. Boone Center on March 10.

First Class of IPE Fellows Bridge Gaps Between Health Professions through Learning

Mar 15, 2016

By Elizabeth Adams University of Kentucky faculty members across health care colleges and disciplines, including five from the UK College of Nursing, were recognized as members of the first class of Interprofessional Education (IPE) fellows on March 9.

UK HealthCare Regains Prestigious Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care

Feb 18, 2016

By Kristi Lopez The UK College of Nursing is exceptionally proud of our colleagues and partners at UK HealthCare who have achieved Magnet Status – the highest institutional honor awarded for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Out of nearly 6,000 health care organizations in the United States, less than 7 percent have achieved Magnet designation.

College of Nursing PhD Student and Alum Engage Kentucky High Schoolers in Collaborative Health Project

Feb 17, 2016

By Mallory Powell For most high school students, physics, health, communication and technology are the subjects of separate classes. In Lewis County, Kentucky, however, high school freshmen are integrating these topics and skills through a collaborative, web-based project with scientists and students at the University of Kentucky.

College of Nursing Faculty and Staff Featured in American Association of Diabetes Educators Newsletter

Jan 29, 2016

Pictured above from left to right: Dr. Hieronymus, Dr. Ashford, Tisha Ducas, Ena Johnson, Janine Barnett, UK College of Nursing; and Nancy Garth, UK Polk Dalton Clinic.

Student Nurses Association Holds Clothing Drive for the Hope Center

Nov 13, 2015

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is holding its annual clothing and holiday drive for the Hope Center. They are collecting NEW items such as: Long underwear Sweatshirts Gloves and hats Coats Backpacks SNA is also collecting toys for the many parents of young children who are in the Hope Center’s Residential Recovery Program. This is just a small way we can help others in the community have a brighter holiday season. There is a box in the UG lounge for donations until holiday break beings in December.

Share a Success Story and Win Free T-shirt with #UKCONsuccess

Oct 30, 2015

College of Nursing students have the opportunity to win a free t-shirt by using #UKCONsuccess on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram from now until Dec. 2. We want students to celebrate a friend’s success and share how we, as a college, are excelling and making a difference academically, personally and in the lives of patients. The first 100 people to use #UKCONsuccess may pick up a FREE t-shirt in the third floor student lounge during the following times: Tuesday, Nov. 17 11-1 pm. Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 11-1 pm.

College of Nursing Faculty Named Provider of the Month by the Advanced Practice Providers

Oct 23, 2015

Associate Professor Lynne Jensen, PhD, RN, APRN, was named provider of the month by the Advanced Practice Providers, a council that provides a forum for discussion of issues (national, state and institutional) relevant to the scope and standards of practice for advance practice providers. Jensen, who also serves as the medical director for the Advancement of Women’s Health Primary Care Practice, earned her bachelor’s in nursing from Boston College, her master’s as an adult nurse practitioner from State University of New York at Buffalo and her PhD at the University of Kentucky.

College of Nursing Awarded Highest Accreditation as Provider of Continuing Education

Oct 12, 2015

University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. The accreditation has been granted with distinction, the highest recognition awarded by the ANCC, and will expire March 31, 2020.

Dean Heath is Featured on Provost Timothy Tracy's Blog

Oct 8, 2015

University of Kentucky Provost Tim Tracy featured a Q&A with Dean Janie Heath on his blog. Below is the Q&A: At the University of Kentucky, it is truly an honor to work with such a large and diverse group of talented people. As we prepare to take our Strategic Plan to the Board of Trustees later this month, I am particularly grateful for our 18 academic deans.

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