Student Recognition

College Holds Private Pinning Ceremony Before Student’s Husband Deployed Overseas

Apr 24, 2017

Student Recognition

Nearly one week before the College of Nursing pinning ceremony, senior nursing student Molly Morris’s husband, Corporal Lee Morris, will be deployed overseas with his Marine Reserve Unit. Designated as Molly’s pinner, Corporal Morris was able to pin his wife before his deployment surrounded by fellow students, faculty, and staff, as well as family and friends at a private Pinning Ceremony held by the College.

College of Nursing Graduates Students with 100 Percent NCLEX First-Time Pass Rate for Two Consecutive Semesters

Apr 17, 2017

Student Recognition

For two consecutive semesters, students from the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 classes in the College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program graduated with a 100 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Undergraduate Nursing Student Showcases Research to Kentucky State Legislature at Posters-at-the-Capitol

Mar 8, 2017

Student Recognition

Undergraduate nursing research intern Whitney Hiner was one of 16 students from the University of Kentucky to showcase her research to the state legislature in Frankfort, Ky. on March 2. “This is a competitive and wonderful opportunity for students to present to and inform our officials,” says Janie Heath, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, dean and Warwick Professor of Nursing. “We are so proud of Whitney for representing the College and the nursing profession, advocating for a healthier and safer Kentucky for all.”

College of Nursing Students and Faculty Present at Southern Nursing Research Society 31st Annual Conference

Mar 6, 2017

Faculty Recognition, Student Recognition

UK College of Nursing students and faculty recently presented at the Southern Nursing Research Society’s (SNRS) 31st annual conference, “Grounded in Research: Academic and Clinical Partnerships Transforming Health,” in Dallas, Tx., February 22-25. The UK College of Nursing was proud to have eight undergraduate students presenting scholarly work - more than any other college and university in attendance.

College of Nursing DanceBlue Team Raises $8,949 For the Kids, Wins FTK Cup

Mar 3, 2017

Student Recognition

Members of the UK College of Nursing participated in and fundraised for DanceBlue, raising $8,949 "For the Kids" and taking home the FTK Cup, which is awarded to a small team (non-Greek) at DanceBlue that raises the most money and has the most involvement in year-round DanceBlue activities.

Pre-Nursing Student Emily Dawson was once a Cancer Patient, Now a Dancer at the Danceblue 24-Hour Fundraiser

Feb 27, 2017

Student Recognition

The Lexington Herald Leader ran a story about University of Kentucky freshman pre-nursing student Emily Dawson at the UK Arboretum in Lexington, Ky., on Feb. 24, 2017. Dawson, a cancer survivor participated in Dance Blue, the 24 hour dance marathon for cancer awareness and fundraiser for cancer research. Photograph by Pablo Alcala palcala@herald-leader.com. Read more below or here. BY VALARIE HONEYCUTT SPEARS

DNP Student Writes Heartwarming Letter to Immigrant

Feb 2, 2017

Student Recognition

This article originally appeared on LEX18 on Wednesday, Feb. 1. A University of Kentucky College of Nursing DNP student has taken it upon herself to make everyone in her neighborhood feel welcome. Jessica Basham noticed how divided the nation is on immigration, and decided that she was going to refuse to accept divisiveness in her neighborhood.

VIDEO: UK Honors Veteran, Nursing Student Michael Chambers

Jan 18, 2017

Student Recognition

By Amy Jones-Timoney As a medic in the United States Army, Michael Chambers already accomplished a great deal before arriving at the University of Kentucky. But he says completing the MedVet-BSN option at the UK College of Nursing will mean the world to him.

Nursing Students SMASH Stigma of Mental Health Through Peer Support

Dec 5, 2016

Student Recognition

Left to right: Joanne Matthews, Cassie Snodgrass, Kayla Combs, Sarah Wise and Cathy Catlett are behind the SMASH initiative at the UK College of Nursing. For students pursuing a degree in nursing and other health professions, pressure to perform comes from every direction.

UK College of Nursing Student, Breast Cancer Survivor Calls Movement Her Medicine

Nov 23, 2016

Student Recognition

By Elizabeth Adams Striding across the finish line in pink knee-high socks imprinted with the phrase “tough ta-tas,” Brandy Smith completed her first 5K as a breast cancer survivor on Oct. 23. She wore a victory sash and clasped a pink carnation as she and husband Jason waited for friends at the ballpark. The race was a moment of exhalation for the University of Kentucky student who refused to let her illness hinder her progress toward becoming a nurse.

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