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January 22, 2021
DNP Student April Garlejo Awarded Dreamer Scholarship
Nurse Anesthesia Pathway student receives one of two 2020 Bigger Dreams, Better Tomorrows Foundation Inc. scholarships designed to increasing diversity and leadership within nurse anesthesia profession
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January 22, 2021
DNP Student John Park named AANA Foundation Student Advocate
Nurse Anesthesia Pathway student will serve as a student liaison between the Foundation and school’s anesthesia students
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July 31, 2020
Wheeler receives Nightingale Award from MS nurses
International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses honors Yolanda Wheeler for impact on patients, families
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April 27, 2020
Alumna named CDIO at Frontier
Geraldine Young working to ensure cultural diversity and inclusion are a fundamental part of nursing education to addresses health disparities and inequalities
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March 26, 2020
Teaching history’s impact on health care
Interactive class at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute shows students how past impacts access to care, health of city
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March 10, 2020
Aroke presenting at AANA Annual Congress
Assistant professor to give the Goldie D. Brangman lecture
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January 24, 2020
Nurse anesthesia students, faculty shine
Scholarships, college bowl victory and national presentation among highlights at AANA conference
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October 07, 2019
NBNA recognizes MSN student
Fredrick Richardson selected by National Black Nurses Association for leadership and service to NBNA, nursing profession
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October 03, 2019
Recognized for impact on men in nursing
School cited as AAMN Best School for Men for efforts in recruiting, retaining male students, faculty
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September 24, 2019
Preparing for Nursing in Real Life
Local American Association for Men in Nursing chapter establishes new mentorship program.
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September 12, 2019
Aroke named NIH research scholar
Attends National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) summer research institute as 2019 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar
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September 06, 2019
Bowen named to obesity task force
Bowen using role to work toward a healthier Alabama
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August 01, 2019
Ladores recognized by Philippine Nurses
Associate Professor Sigrid Ladores receives 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of America.
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June 27, 2019
Dawson elected president of NBNA
Well-recognized career in nursing and health systems leadership spans more than 40 years as Dawson takes the helm of National Black Nurses Association Inc.
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June 06, 2019
Alumna earns nurse executive certification
Carter passes Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam
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April 25, 2019
Ladores recognized for mentorship
Associate professor receives awards from two UAB groups
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April 18, 2019
Childs receives distinguished alumni award from alma mater
Recognized for excellence in minority health research
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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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December 26, 2018
Five questions with Norma Cuellar
PhD graduate serving a two-year term as President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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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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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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July 24, 2018
Three DNP students earn scholarships
Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
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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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March 08, 2018
Alumna named dean at Tuskegee University
Hendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role
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March 02, 2018
Alumni team up against opioids
Langner and White awarded for innovative ideas at InnoHack 2018
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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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February 12, 2018
Alumnus shaping profession for men
Smith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in Nursing
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January 22, 2018
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
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December 12, 2017
Mental health graduate students earn scholarships
Three psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students earn scholarships
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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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September 12, 2017
Excellence in oncology nursing
Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care
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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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June 27, 2017
Leading transitional care
UAB Nursing Partnership nationally recognized for nurse-managed HRSA Heart Failure Clinic success
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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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April 14, 2017
Dawson receives 2017 AONE Prism Diversity Award
Assistant professor honored for long track record of working to promote diversity, inclusivity
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Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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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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School of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research
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December 04, 2015
International partnership with Hacettepe University beneficial for both schools, students, faculty
Hacettepe University is a distinguished, highly advanced, research-based institution in the heart of Ankara, Turkey, and much like UAB, it educates many of the country’s nursing leaders
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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 11, 2015
AMNP a turning point for athletic trainer turned faculty member
AMNP was the best route because he already had a bachelor’s and master’s in athletic training and didn’t want to go back to school for another two or three years to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing
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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 05, 2015
Study will look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older African-American men with type 2 diabetes
Award given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population
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Exploring the neurocognitive, inflammatory and cardiometabolic effects of a ketogenic diet in medically stable, older persons living with HIV who have mild to moderate neurocognitive impairment
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October 29, 2015
Alumna named chair of Department of Nursing at Tuskegee University
Earned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program
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Program of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection
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October 23, 2015
Two PhD Students Selected for Prestigious Award
The two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this year
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October 22, 2015
Dawson elected to second term as NBNA secretary
NBNA provides a forum for black nurses to advocate for the highest quality of health care for people of color
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September 24, 2015
Three PhD students awarded Komen training grants
Scholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses
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August 14, 2015
School awarded prestigious Komen traineeship
Provides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorship
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The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
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UAB School of Nursing AMNP students say poverty simulations are an eye-opening experience that will improve patient care
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April 22, 2015
BSN students present at eighth annual UAB Expo
Community Health Nursing students detail experiences with School's partner agencies and findings on nurses' role in the community
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March 06, 2015
Gakumo receives award from UAB BSAC
Ann Gakumo named Most Outstanding Black Faculty Member by Black Student Awareness Committee for leadership, community and school involvement
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February 23, 2015
Ladores accepted to CCTS training program
Ladores, a pediatric nurse practitioner, investigates reproductive health concerns in adolescents and young adults with chronic illness
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January 30, 2015
School helps The Foundry win grant for Food Truck
Grant helps The Foundry support Oasis Produce Pantry Food Truck, bring nursing students to teach nutrition in low-income Birmingham suburb
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January 20, 2015
AACN CEO visits UAB School of Nursing, BVAMC
Deborah Trautman meets with UAB and Birmingham VA Medical Center representatives to learn more about VA Nursing Academic Partnership
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December 10, 2014
UAB SON DNP student named AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholar
DNP student Marie McBee one of five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars selected through AACN Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future.
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November 07, 2014
PhD student earns top award at Aging Meeting
Shameka Humphrey garners accolades for poster at Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging Annual Symposium
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October 23, 2014
Theresa Rodgers named the 2014 Advanced Nurse of the Year by NBNA
UAB School of Nursing DNP alumna recognized as NBNA Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
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October 24, 2012
Wiser receives 2013 Presidential Diversity Award
Wiser serves the School in the Office of Research and Scholarship
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