Alumni Recognition

Photo of Corey Moore, Jordan Brown, Omar Brown, and Lee Anne Walmsley smiling. Jordan and Omar are holding awards.

Jordan Brown and Omar Brown Receive 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Awards

Oct 15, 2024

Congratulations to College of Nursing senior Jordan Brown and Class of 2024 alum Omar Brown on receiving 2024 Lyman T. Johnson awards! Jordan received the Torch Bearer award and Omar received the Torch of Excellence award. They were honored and presented the awards - along with 33 other award winners from colleges across the University of Kentucky - at a ceremony during the 2024 Homecoming Week.

Alumni Spotlight: Tara Grana

By: Brittany Fiero Mar 21, 2024

Today, we shine the spotlight on Tara Grana, BSN, RN. She not only excelled in our program but has since embarked on a journey of inspiring and guiding the next generation of nurses. As an advisor for RN to BSN students here at the College of Nursing, Tara brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to the table. She provides guidance for those navigating the transition from registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Here's what we learned during our talk with Tara Grana:

'Behind the Blue': UK Nursing alum discusses military nursing career

By Kody Kiser Jan 22, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2024) — Col. Wendy Woodall is no stranger to spending time in new locations. Growing up in a U.S. military family and living in a variety of locations during her childhood, she calls herself a native of Princeton, Kentucky, where her father is from.

Alumni Spotlight: Rebekah Dailey

By: Brittany Fiero Nov 7, 2023

This week, we are excited to highlight UK College of Nursing alumna Rebekah Dailey, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, LSS-GB. She is currently a Policy Fellow for Stanford Byers Biodesign Program in Stanford, California. Dr. Dailey is a two-time UK graduate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in 2012 and Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2017 with a specialization in Population and Organizational Systems Leadership. Here's what we learned during our talk with Dr. Dailey:

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Drew Bugajski

By: Brittany Fiero Oct 3, 2023

We reunited with alumnus Dr. Drew Bugajski, Ph.D., RN, this week. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2014) and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (2018) from the UK College of Nursing. Here's what we learned during our talk with Dr. Bugajski: What is your current job(s), and what do you find most rewarding about your work?

Alumni Spotlight: Whitney Kaslow

By: Brittany Fiero Sep 21, 2023

Our Alumni Spotlight this week features Whitney Willett Kaslow, DNP, PNP-AC, FNP-C.

Alumni Spotlight: Zim Okoli

By: Brittany Fiero Sep 12, 2023

We look forward to sharing our latest Alumni Spotlight, which features Dr. Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli, Professor, PhD, MPH, APRN, PMHNP-BC, NCTTP FAAN! Dr. Okoli received his undergraduate degrees in nursing and philosophy from the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. He subsequently earned a Master of Science in Nursing (2002), a Master of Science in Public Health (2005), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (2005), all from UK.

Alumni Spotlight: Corinna Hughes

Jun 27, 2023

Dr. Corrina Hughes, DNP, FNP-C, is a two-time UK College of Nursing graduate. She completed the Traditional BSN Program in 2015 and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in 2020. We chatted with Dr. Hughes to learn more about her nursing career and experiences in our program. Here’s what we learned: What is your current position? What do you like most about your role?

Alumni Spotlight: Kent Brouwer

Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Kent Brouwer, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, is a two-time UK College of Nursing graduate. He completed the Accelerated BSN Program in 2018 and later graduated from the DNP Program in 2022. He is a lecturer for the College of Nursing, an acute care nurse practitioner at Baptist Health Lexington, and a staff RN at UK Healthcare's Cardiovascular PCU. What do you find most rewarding about your work?

In the Spotlight: Deborah Adams, MSN, BSN, RN

Nov 28, 2022

Since she was a girl, there was one person whom Deborah Adams could always count on for support and guidance. That person was her aunt, Juanita Fleming, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend and the first African American professor at the UK College of Nursing.

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