Displaying items by tag: Service to Community

February 14, 2019

Alumna elected president of nursing organization

Thedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association

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February 14, 2019

Alumni, BOV member honored by state nurses association

Alabama State Nurses Association honors six alumni, Board of Visitors member

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January 08, 2019

Alumna leads nationally through VA

Alumna Cynthia D. Cleveland is Associate Director of Patient Care Services at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

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December 27, 2018

Serving through MedHope Africa

BSN graduate Sirena Rabb details her opportunity to serve and learn with MedHope Africa.

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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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November 12, 2018

Helping through trauma-informed care

Faculty practice helps residents at The WellHouse through trauma-informed care

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October 29, 2018

House appointed to two national working groups

Serving emergency nurse practitioners nationwide

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October 16, 2018

Grant to fund bleeding control education

Multi-school, grant-funded initiative will help spread bleeding control training across Birmingham.

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October 12, 2018

School joins campaign to advance nursing

UAB School of Nursing joins, supports global campaign to advance role of nurses in health care.

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October 04, 2018

SON, AirMed enter partnership

Partnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, training

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September 25, 2018

Selleck recognized for service

Cynthia Selleck receives Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award, School’s first

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September 20, 2018

Quilts give comfort through community

Community groups donate quilts for first-time mothers in Nurse-Family Partnership program

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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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June 15, 2018

McMullan tapped for competitive NLN program

One of 56 international nurse educators selected for initiative of the NLN Center for Transformational Leadership

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June 07, 2018

Alumna elected to AACN board

Shelton serving as member-at-large

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June 07, 2018

Alumna leading care delivery transformation

Kristi Henderson becomes VP, Ascension Healthcare

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June 06, 2018

Noles Named Outstanding Woman

Noles selected from among UAB staff

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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

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

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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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

Alumnus named Presidential Leadership Scholar

Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators

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April 09, 2018

School mourns loss of pivotal leader

Jean Kelley shaped School’s the graduate program, laid foundation of excellence still enjoyed today

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March 08, 2018

Alumna named dean at Tuskegee University

Hendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role

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February 12, 2018

Alumnus shaping profession for men

Smith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in Nursing

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February 09, 2018

The right way to wash your hands

Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illness

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February 05, 2018

Enhancing quality, safety nationally

Patrician, Miltner head new QSEN initiative based at School

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January 31, 2018

Alumna earns Sigma mentorship award

Carlson earned MSN from School in 1976

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January 25, 2018

Wilson tapped for informatics board

Elected to two-year term leading accreditation standards for informatics, information management programs

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January 24, 2018

Shirey named to health care board

Serving two-year term on National Association for Healthcare Quality board

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January 23, 2018

BSN students contact donors to say 'thanks'

453 calls made to thank alumni for their support

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January 22, 2018

National voice for women's health

Holland chairing National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Board of Directors

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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 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

Impacting Alabama's health care

School has been at forefront of expansion of nurse practitioner role in the state

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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 13, 2017

School, BVAMC leading Veterans' health care

New Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency increases impact, scope of unique Veterans' initiative, joins three other Veterans' health care initiatives

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November 07, 2017

Serve Africa Day impacting health care globally

School's students, faculty, staff donate time to prepare MedHope Africa for Ugandan mission

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October 27, 2017

School, BVAMC partner on CE event

Topics include PTSD, borderline personality disorder, antipsychotic medications, insomnia

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October 20, 2017

Two faculty elected to state board

Jordan and McPeters to serve on state nurse practitioner board

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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 12, 2017

Thompson honored by NLN

Alumna retires as CEO of Sigma Theta Tau, receives top NLN award

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September 27, 2017

Creating reliable exams

October 27, School hosting mini-conference on test construction and analysis for nurse educators

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September 22, 2017

Impacting dementia care

Jablonski among 23 nominated for "Health Care Professional of the Year" Award

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September 22, 2017

Four named to Nursing Hall of Fame

Moneyham, Adams, Beard and Stanton recognized for contributions to nursing, health care in Alabama

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September 12, 2017

Deupree among Top 50 Over 50

Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment

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August 29, 2017

Hallman named AEN Fellow

As one of 163 worldwide, Hallman recognized for substantial contributions to emergency nursing

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June 28, 2017

Impactful nurse practitioner

American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Talley state award winner

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June 27, 2017

Leading transitional care

UAB Nursing Partnership nationally recognized for nurse-managed HRSA Heart Failure Clinic success

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June 22, 2017

Alumna elected national board chair

Pilon to lead National Nurse-led Care Consortium

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June 15, 2017

Alumna voted Best Nurse Practitioner

Jackson receives county-wide honor eight months after graduation

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June 08, 2017

Two-time graduate publishes third book

Alumnus Campbell becomes author after surviving bladder cancer

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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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April 07, 2017

MSN alum Fain publishes fifth edition nursing textbook

Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research has received American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Award

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March 20, 2017

Markaki focused on expanding PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center influence at home

Deputy director believes 'think globally, act locally' should be way of life for everyone at the UAB School of Nursing

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March 17, 2017

Community nursing course offers students unique opportunity to impact Birmingham's homeless population

School partners with One Roof for annual Point in Time homeless community census

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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 24, 2017

Nurse Anesthesia student John Woods devoted to helping others

Program preparing missionary, U.S. Naval reservist for next step in a life of service

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January 20, 2017

It takes a village

Presentation on Jan. 31 will spotlight UAB School of Nursing's efforts to care for Jefferson County's most vulnerable medical populations

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January 13, 2017

Breaking down more barriers to health care

Expanded partnership with Aletheia House will provide increased access to medically underserved populations in Bessemer

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December 09, 2016

Blakely honored by UAB Department of Psychology

UAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016

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November 18, 2016

Primary Care Scholar Adams thankful for all his opportunities, support

Long, bumpy road leads to success for Veteran in School's MSN Adult-Gero Primary Care NP specialty track

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October 28, 2016

Environmental Protection Agency names Turner-Henson Child's Environmental Health Hero

Professor recognized for visionary leadership in protecting children's health

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August 11, 2016

DNP students receive grant to educate expectant mothers on Tdap vaccine

Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough

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August 10, 2016

Nurse anesthesia student has 'amazing' experience in Honduras

Medical mission trip affords Muse opportunity for unique operating room experience

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June 03, 2016

PhD student Bail receives coveted ACS award

Goal of research project is to guide development of future cognitive interventions for breast cancer survivors

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May 13, 2016

Deupree, UAB leading Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama

Assistant professor serving as chair of statewide panel focusing on increasing the public's basic understanding of health information and services

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April 08, 2016

Bowers selected UAB School of Nursing's first Alabama Schweitzer Fellow

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead project to establish urgent care clinic in East Lake

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March 10, 2016

Alumnus receives NPAA 2015 Outstanding Regional Nurse Practitioner Award

Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, AAHIVE, earned his PhD from the School in 2013

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February 26, 2016

Alumna Theeck receives the 2016 AANP Alabama Clinical Excellence Award

Chosen based on dedication, enthusiasm and extraordinary procedural and diagnostic skills.

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January 29, 2016

Scholarship initiative launched by nurse educators

Retired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing students

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January 22, 2016

Future plans will aid undergraduates

Planned gift will create endowed scholarship in Selma native's name

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January 20, 2016

Alumna Burrow named president of Central Alabama Community College

Selected based on two-plus years of successful leadership, service as interim president

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January 12, 2016

Child Care: Faculty Collaborate with Children’s of Alabama to Improve Care, Outcomes for Patients and Nurses

The School of Nursing collaborates with Children’s of Alabama, both academically and clinically, to improve care and outcomes for the young people who receive care there

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January 05, 2016

Successfully leading transitional care innovations

Three nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needs

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December 18, 2015

UAB School of Nursing students, faculty help those in need at health fair

Combine with community partners for successful events in two medically underserved Birmingham-area suburbs

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December 18, 2015

Blakely honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama

Award recognizes School of Nursing instructor for work in rural community setting

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December 18, 2015

UAB nurse anesthesia students present to statewide organization

Bonner, Pickett invited to speak at Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists gathering

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December 18, 2015

Gebhart experiences early success

Spring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentation

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December 18, 2015

School of Nursing has another strong showing at Fall Service Learning Expo

Students showcase service learning projects at UAB Fall Expo

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December 10, 2015

Hodges appointed to advisory post with NONPF

Will provide insight to help shape the organization’s bylaws

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December 09, 2015

Moss, colleagues develop competencies to help new nurses better respond to Veterans' needs

Veterans come with unique backgrounds and needs, and it is imperative that nurses are adequately prepared to care for Veteran patients and their families

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November 20, 2015

Cancer survivor Malia McCoy spends a day at the UAB School of Nursing

Fond remembrances of chemotherapy nurses makes 15-year-old Pell City High School student want to become one

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November 20, 2015

Dr. Larry Dossey to present lecture on integrative medicine Dec. 3

Author of 12 books dealing with consciousness, spirituality, and healing, including The New York Times bestseller “Healing Words: The Power Of Prayer And The Practice Of Medicine,” and most recently “One Mind: How Our Mind Is Part Of A Greater Consciousness And Why It Matters”

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November 19, 2015

Morrison serving in advisory role to Alabama Board of Nursing

Advisory Council for Advanced Practice provides input on policies, procedures, issues related to advance practice in Alabama

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November 13, 2015

Fogger receives high honor from International Nurses Society on Addictions

Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization

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November 13, 2015

Post-Doctoral Fellow Nicholas Dionne-Odom named UAB “Most Esteemed” Postdoc of the Year

Recognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record

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November 13, 2015

Bowen to test text messaging as a tool to make older African Americans more active

Increased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant

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November 13, 2015

PhD student awarded Komen Outstanding Young Investigator Award

Selection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreach

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November 13, 2015

Barbara Dossey Keynote for Fall Jean Kelley Endowed Lecture

Internationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing and nurse coaching movements

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November 10, 2015

First-generation student finds home, focus on rural health at UAB

Growing up in rural Alabama Shameka Rodgers saw the effect a lack of health care access, education had on her community and made UAB her first and only choice for a nursing education she will take back home to help others

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November 10, 2015

Peace Corps experience ignites desire for helping underserved

Erin Gockle was a Peace Corps Fellow while earning her BSN and now is an MSN student in the School's Graduate Nursing Education Primary Care Scholars initiative

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November 06, 2015

Successfully leading transitional care innovations

Three nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needs

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November 05, 2015

VA Nursing Academic Partnership earns 2015 AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award

Recognized for demonstrating innovative, sustained relationship and for demonstrating positive, measurable outcomes

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November 04, 2015

Walker president-elect of oncology nursing foundation

Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013

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November 04, 2015

Dunn to serve on national nurse-midwife committee

Will try to help increase membership, raise awareness of services CNMs perform

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October 30, 2015

Telemedicine: Removing barriers for rural women with HIV

Pilot study is using telemedicine to provide mental health counseling to women who cannot readily access mental health care

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October 30, 2015

UAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni, colleagues at annual dinner

School recognizes eight alumni, colleagues for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients

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October 29, 2015

Navigating the holidays can be difficult for those with dementia and their families

Internationally renowned UAB School of Nursing dementia expert Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon offers tips to make holidays enjoyable for both patients and families

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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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