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December 21, 2020

Ever-growing research portfolio

UAB School of Nursing promotes research and scholarship across nursing education and practice

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December 11, 2020

Cystic fibrosis research recognized at international conference

The top three abstracts in nursing at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference from UAB School of Nursing

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December 03, 2020

Co-principal investigator from SOM joins SON-led HIV/AIDS research study

Dr. Jodie Dionne-Odom appointed co-PI of MACS/WHIS cohort study, several new staff also added

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October 22, 2020

Dionne-Odom receives FNINR Protégé Award

FNINR recognizes assistant professor for early career success

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September 04, 2020

Faculty, alumni named 2020 AAN Fellows

Number of UAB School of Nursing FAAN inductees rises to more than 90

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August 10, 2020

Faculty create neonatal research, scholarship group

Neonatal Scholars Interest Group to support collaboration, research and teaching

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August 10, 2020

University-wide recognition for nursing-led palliative care research center

Center for Palliative and Supportive Care is first UAB University Wide Research Center with School of Nursing at the helm

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August 03, 2020

Bakitas named Interim Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

Has sustained scholarship in pain and palliative care science, leading to fundamental practice and policy changes

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July 14, 2020

Understanding causes, sustained racial disparities in pain

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July 14, 2020

$3.2M grant studying lay-led intervention for underserved palliative care access

Dionne-Odom receives five-year R37 to assess effectiveness of a lay navigator-led, community-based palliative care intervention for rural and African-American family caregivers in the Southea

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July 10, 2020

$2.87 million grant studying varying presentation of behavioral symptoms in dementia

Environmental, personal and disease related factors contribute to behavioral symptoms of patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia symptoms, but presentation varies significantly between patients

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July 06, 2020

PhD Students Awarded ANF Scholarships

Three PhD students receive scholarships from Alabama Nurses Foundation

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June 25, 2020

Jason Farley virtual lecture draws hundreds

Offers insight into infectious disease, COVID-19, ongoing research as part of first online Jean Kelley Lecture

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June 04, 2020

School again highly ranked for NIH funding

8th among public schools of nursing in academic health systems

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May 29, 2020

Edwards receives grant for palliative care research

Assistant Professor Rebecca Edwards continuing dissertation research with American

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May 20, 2020

Dionne-Odom study in JAMA looks at support for family caregivers

Discusses impact of telehealth palliative care intervention on caregiver quality of life Category: Sustainable Scholarship

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May 13, 2020

White and Wilbanks papers receive AMIA recognition

American Medical Informatics Association Nursing Informatics Working Group names papers among those recommended that contributed to the science of nursing informatics

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May 13, 2020

Jablonski named visionary, innovator in geriatric nursing

Among 55 honored by Geriatric Nursing for significant impact on specialty

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May 07, 2020

Faculty lead heart failure guidelines

Shirey and White-Williams co-author AHA statement on social determinants of health and heart failure

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April 06, 2020

Kempf is on county's COVID-19 taskforce

Professor Mirjam-Colette Kempf serving on Jefferson County COVID-19 task force

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March 31, 2020

School is nimble in COVID-19 response

Innovation, communication keys to success

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March 26, 2020

PhD student receives T32 fellowship

Shameka Rodgers Phillips is first nurse to receive fellowship from UAB Nutrition and Obesity Research Center

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February 05, 2020

Wells gets palliative care grant

Post-doc studying interventions’ impact on heart failure caregivers, quality of life

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January 24, 2020

Wells receives postdoc appointment

Graduate to continue training through T32 grant funding

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December 17, 2019

Supporting undergraduate research

Wingo gives keynote speech at Undergraduate Research Fall Expo

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December 09, 2019

Innovation in faculty development

Collaboration between UAB School of Nursing faculty advances scholarship, education

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November 19, 2019

Faculty recognized by JANAC

Contributions to AIDS Care research recognized nationally

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November 11, 2019

3 named to executive leadership roles

Vance, Childs, Shorten are accomplished internal leaders, experienced educators and researchers

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October 03, 2019

Ending obesity in African Americans

Pam Bowen receives $50,000 pilot grant to study Fitbit use to increase physical activity, improve lifestyle behaviors to improve health of African American women

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October 02, 2019

PhD student presents at ASNA

Caitlin Campbell detailed her work on nursing work environment for Alabama State Nurses’ Association at annual meeting

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December 21, 2018

Alumna named finalist for CF research award

Bray named semi-finalist for research award at North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

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December 20, 2018

Turkman receives NPCRC grant

With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.

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December 11, 2018

Wells presents palliative care conference

Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium

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December 06, 2018

Bakitas receives national honor

Marie Bakitas received the American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care award for 2018.

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December 06, 2018

PhD student is first from RN-BSN mobility

Lofton plans to research demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis

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November 27, 2018

Interdisciplinary innovation recognized

UAB Solution Studios was recognized as the Interdisciplinary Initiative of the year.

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November 12, 2018

Second-year PhD student wins research award

Wells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting

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August 29, 2018

$2.8M grant will establish primary care RN workforce

Project focuses on medically underserved areas and includes building and educating undergraduate students, practicing RNs in team-focused primary care

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August 29, 2018

Investigating epigenetics in chronic low back pain

Assistant Professor Edwin Aroke receives AANA Foundation research award

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August 16, 2018

Argade, Polson named Alabama Schweitzer Fellows

Students selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities

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August 13, 2018

BSN students earn research award

Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo

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August 08, 2018

PhD students support nursing workforce

Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice

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August 06, 2018

UAB School of Nursing mourns passing of beloved Associate Dean Dr. Karen Meneses

Leaves indelible mark on science, nursing and the community

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July 19, 2018

Second-year PhD student presents nationally

Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting

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June 21, 2018

PhD student awarded ACS scholarship

Sullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitals

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June 08, 2018

PhD student receives oncology scholarship

Rebecca Edwards, also a faculty member, will use funds from Oncology Nursing Society to begin crafting research proposal on palliative care in the Caribbean

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June 08, 2018

Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship

PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses

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May 23, 2018

Jablonski improving quality of care

$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issues

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May 16, 2018

Faculty, students present at pediatric conference

Jordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsis

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May 16, 2018

Patrician Recognized for Mentorship Excellence

Honored with 2018 Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award, she is known for exemplary intellectual leadership, and actively guiding her mentees research and training

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May 16, 2018

Shirey is NAP Distinguished Scholar and Fellow

Election was based upon an exemplary career, educational and research contributions to practice across UAB and in other academic, clinical settings

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May 16, 2018

27th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture is June 4

Elaine Larson, a pioneer in infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene delivering keynote address, “One Nurse’s Journey: Bridges to the Future with Interdisciplinary Teams”

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May 10, 2018

First-year PhD student earns national honors

Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America

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April 19, 2018

Prevent, spot signs of and report child abuse

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April 19, 2018

22 recognized at UAB honors convocation

Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships

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February 13, 2018

Harris leading pediatric MS cognition research

Only nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project

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January 02, 2018

Vo tapped for NCI Fellowship

Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link

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December 20, 2017

Bakitas receives Debra Sivesind Career Award

Recognized for outstanding contributions to palliative care

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November 29, 2017

Improving health with data

Raju wins alumni award recognizing excellence in education; uses data mining techniques to improve health

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November 21, 2017

Wells transforming heart failure care

Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist

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November 17, 2017

Combs examining truck driver health

Manuscript exploring shoulder injuries in long-haul truck drivers earns national writing award

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November 16, 2017

Recognizing, preventing child abuse

Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers

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November 08, 2017

Patrician named Booth Endowed Chair

Former Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor is second holder of chair named for School's third dean

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October 20, 2017

Meneses appointed to NINR position

Associate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing Research

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October 19, 2017

Currie receives NPCRC research award

Two-year, $154,000 grant studying pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South

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October 18, 2017

Ladores chosen for NIH training course

One of 50 worldwide invited to NIH National Human Genome Research Institute Short Course in Genomics

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October 10, 2017

PhD students named RWJF Scholars

Third straight group from School receives three-year RWJF funding commitment, matching scholarships

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September 22, 2017

Vance honored by UAB Psychology

Receives distinguished alumni award for scientific research and accomplishments

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September 22, 2017

Kempf tapped to lead NIH HIV study

Named primary site investigator for women-focused research, gets additional funding to extend study

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September 22, 2017

Wilbanks honored by AANA Foundation

Work with Closed Claims Research Team earns him Researcher of the Year Award

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September 12, 2017

Excellence in oncology nursing

Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care

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August 25, 2017

Three-time graduate selected NIH Future Research Leader

Nolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientists

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August 18, 2017

Alumna wins top AWHONN research award

Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications

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August 04, 2017

Understanding cardiac outcomes

Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader

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July 18, 2017

2016-17 Faculty Awards roundup

Awards earned by UAB School of Nursing faculty in the 2016-17 academic calendar year

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July 18, 2017

Five recognized by AAOHN, Foundation

Heaton named Fellow, student, alumnae win awards, another student awarded scholarship at conference

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July 06, 2017

Doctoral student tops in research

Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity

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June 28, 2017

Touching lives through telehealth

White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits

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June 28, 2017

Shining example of oncology nursing

Edwards named Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

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June 20, 2017

What impacts hospice decision?

PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families

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June 13, 2017

Improving sickle cell outcomes

PhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients

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June 01, 2017

Graduate faculty mentors honored

Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards

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May 17, 2017

School to host 26th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture on June 7

Dr. Jean C. McSweeney from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to deliver keynote address

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May 12, 2017

Three-time graduate selected for prestigious Yale University School of Nursing intensive

Nolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientists

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April 27, 2017

PhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRS

Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society

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April 24, 2017

Bail, 20 others recognized at 2017 Honors Convocation

PhD student is School's first to receive Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies

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April 14, 2017

Jablonski impacting future dementia care

World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students

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March 07, 2017

Gakumo named 2017 President's Diversity Champion Award winner

Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service

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February 20, 2017

School ranks 23rd nationally in NIH research funding

Jumped 11 spots from 2015 ranking, boasting nearly $2.2 million from NIH in 2016

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February 20, 2017

Vance receives R21 grant from NINR for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder research

Funding supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, quality of life for older adults with HIV-related cognition problems

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January 27, 2017

PhD student earns first-place honors at international conference

Poster presentation featuring concept analysis to better define value of nursing care earns top INARC award

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January 13, 2017

Changing the lives of cancer survivors

Meneses honored with UAB Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award for a 40-year career focused on cancer survivorship

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January 10, 2017

Kirkendoll honored by Chi Eta Phi Sorority

UAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant

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December 15, 2016

Jablonski receives 2016 PREP Pilot Award

Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor

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November 04, 2016

Doctoral students Swiger, Freeman earn TriService Nursing Research Program honor

Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System

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October 21, 2016

Six from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows

Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.

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October 13, 2016

Cherven, Wells chosen 2016 RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars

PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates

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October 04, 2016

Recent graduate receives National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funding

Dr. Jeannie Rodriguez is co-investigator on effort to understand why African-American women experience a higher rate of preterm birth than Caucasian women

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September 30, 2016

Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time of heartache, hope for PhD student

Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research

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September 29, 2016

Vo relishes "incredible" experience at RWJF Summer Institute

Gathering of nation's top PhD students provides welcomed opportunity for receiving critical feedback, networking

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Coronavirus

Nursing students, faculty answer call to serve in hospital to help fight COVID-19

Undergraduate students will serve as patient care technicians, and graduate students and faculty will be part of patient care teams.
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Retired SON professor endures volcano and faces COVID-19 challenges

Ayda Nambayan stays active in healthcare community in the Philippines
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Nu at-Large Chapter makes donations during COVID crisis

School-based chapter of Sigma offers support through PPE, meals
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"Social distancing is a luxury not everyone can afford”

Income, working conditions and health disparities contribute to disproportionate rates of infection, death in minority populations
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Alumna caring for elderly nuns in COVID hotspot Italy

Sister Linda Hill has cared for more than 20 COVID positive patients
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RNFA holds first remote skills intensive

Remote learning modifications include video integration, real-time feedback
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PAHO/WHOCC helping during COVID-19

School sharing resources, collaborating with international partners to provide faculty expertise, course content and teaching tools
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Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center Continues to Serve Patients During COVID Crisis

Instructor Melanie Baucom credits School help, shift to telemedicine for seamless care for underserved patients
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HRTSA Clinic continues care during COVID-19 pandemic

Team continues seeing patients in person and via telehealth, delivering food and vital medications to patients’ doorsteps
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School provides leading edge COVID-19 learning experiences

Faculty harness UAB Medicine COVID-19 clinical knowledge to provide undergraduates best, latest education
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Palliative care on the front lines in Washington

DNP alumnus Darrell Owens discusses role, importance of palliative care during pandemic
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Faculty keep students on track, engaged with at-home simulations

Faculty innovate skills checkoffs, simulations with household items
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Care continues for vulnerable diabetes patients

PATH Clinic continues remote care through telehealth, prescription drop-offs
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Alumna battling COVID in New York City

BSN graduate Alexis Blackmon responds to the call for more help in one of the hardest hit cities
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Supporting at-risk mothers during COVID-19

Nurse Family Partnership continues to provide care, guidance through telehealth and supply deliveries
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TeleCare Unit provides primary care, teaching during COVID-19

Faculty use School's TeleCare Unit to continue primary care clinic with Changed Lives Christian Center and The Foundry Ministries, while providing undergrads needed clinical hours
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Kempf is on county's COVID-19 taskforce

Professor Mirjam-Colette Kempf serving on Jefferson County COVID-19 task force
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Supporting COVID-19's front line
Donations of PPE provide safety, combat shortage for UAB hospital, clinics and police
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School is nimble in COVID-19 response

Innovation, communication keys to success

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