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Wheeler receives Nightingale Award from MS nursesInternational Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses honors Yolanda Wheeler for impact on patients, families
Alumna named CDIO at FrontierGeraldine Young working to ensure cultural diversity and inclusion are a fundamental part of nursing education to addresses health disparities and inequalities
Teaching history’s impact on health careInteractive class at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute shows students how past impacts access to care, health of city
Aroke presenting at AANA Annual CongressAssistant professor to give the Goldie D. Brangman lecture
Nurse anesthesia students, faculty shineScholarships, college bowl victory and national presentation among highlights at AANA conference
NBNA recognizes MSN studentFredrick Richardson selected by National Black Nurses Association for leadership and service to NBNA, nursing profession
Recognized for impact on men in nursingSchool cited as AAMN Best School for Men for efforts in recruiting, retaining male students, faculty
Preparing for Nursing in Real LifeLocal American Association for Men in Nursing chapter establishes new mentorship program.
Aroke named NIH research scholarAttends National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) summer research institute as 2019 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar
Bowen named to obesity task forceBowen using role to work toward a healthier Alabama
Ladores recognized by Philippine NursesAssociate Professor Sigrid Ladores receives 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of America.
Dawson elected president of NBNAWell-recognized career in nursing and health systems leadership spans more than 40 years as Dawson takes the helm of National Black Nurses Association Inc.
Alumna earns nurse executive certificationCarter passes Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam
Ladores recognized for mentorshipAssociate professor receives awards from two UAB groups
Childs receives distinguished alumni award from alma materRecognized for excellence in minority health research
Alumna elected president of nursing organizationThedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association
Five questions with Norma CuellarPhD graduate serving a two-year term as President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Turkman receives NPCRC grantWith an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.
$2.8M grant will establish primary care RN workforceProject focuses on medically underserved areas and includes building and educating undergraduate students, practicing RNs in team-focused primary care
Three DNP students earn scholarshipsSpeeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
Alumnus named Presidential Leadership ScholarBanks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators
Alumna named dean at Tuskegee UniversityHendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role
Alumni team up against opioidsLangner and White awarded for innovative ideas at InnoHack 2018
Harris leading pediatric MS cognition researchOnly nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project
Alumnus shaping profession for menSmith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in Nursing
Male faculty, students choosing UABPercentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
Mental health graduate students earn scholarshipsThree psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students earn scholarships
Serve Africa Day impacting health care globallySchool's students, faculty, staff donate time to prepare MedHope Africa for Ugandan mission
Excellence in oncology nursingThree students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care
Understanding cardiac outcomesKirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader
2016-17 Faculty Awards roundupAwards earned by UAB School of Nursing faculty in the 2016-17 academic calendar year
Leading transitional careUAB Nursing Partnership nationally recognized for nurse-managed HRSA Heart Failure Clinic success
What impacts hospice decision?PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families
Improving sickle cell outcomesPhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients
Dawson receives 2017 AONE Prism Diversity AwardAssistant professor honored for long track record of working to promote diversity, inclusivity
Gakumo named 2017 President's Diversity Champion Award winnerAssociate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
Kirkendoll honored by Chi Eta Phi SororityUAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant
Assistant Professor Gakumo attends 2016 Butler-Williams Scholars ProgramSchool of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research
International partnership with Hacettepe University beneficial for both schools, students, facultyHacettepe 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
Post-Doctoral Fellow Nicholas Dionne-Odom named UAB “Most Esteemed” Postdoc of the YearRecognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record
Bowen to test text messaging as a tool to make older African Americans more activeIncreased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant
PhD student awarded Komen Outstanding Young Investigator AwardSelection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreach
AMNP a turning point for athletic trainer turned faculty memberAMNP 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
First-generation student finds home, focus on rural health at UABGrowing 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
Study will look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older African-American men with type 2 diabetesAward given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population
Morrison studying impact of ketogenic diet on cognition in older adults with HIVExploring 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
Alumna named chair of Department of Nursing at Tuskegee UniversityEarned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program
Enah to serve on Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Editorial BoardProgram of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection
Two PhD Students Selected for Prestigious AwardThe two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this year
Dawson elected to second term as NBNA secretaryNBNA provides a forum for black nurses to advocate for the highest quality of health care for people of color
Three PhD students awarded Komen training grantsScholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses
School awarded prestigious Komen traineeshipProvides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorship
PhD student receives prestigious American Cancer Society scholarshipThe award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
UAB School of Nursing expands successful poverty simulationsUAB School of Nursing AMNP students say poverty simulations are an eye-opening experience that will improve patient care
BSN students present at eighth annual UAB ExpoCommunity Health Nursing students detail experiences with School's partner agencies and findings on nurses' role in the community
Gakumo receives award from UAB BSACAnn Gakumo named Most Outstanding Black Faculty Member by Black Student Awareness Committee for leadership, community and school involvement
Ladores accepted to CCTS training programLadores, a pediatric nurse practitioner, investigates reproductive health concerns in adolescents and young adults with chronic illness
School helps The Foundry win grant for Food TruckGrant helps The Foundry support Oasis Produce Pantry Food Truck, bring nursing students to teach nutrition in low-income Birmingham suburb
AACN CEO visits UAB School of Nursing, BVAMCDeborah Trautman meets with UAB and Birmingham VA Medical Center representatives to learn more about VA Nursing Academic Partnership
UAB SON DNP student named AACN Minority Nurse Faculty ScholarDNP student Marie McBee one of five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars selected through AACN Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future.
PhD student earns top award at Aging MeetingShameka Humphrey garners accolades for poster at Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging Annual Symposium
Theresa Rodgers named the 2014 Advanced Nurse of the Year by NBNAUAB School of Nursing DNP alumna recognized as NBNA Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
Wiser receives 2013 Presidential Diversity AwardWiser serves the School in the Office of Research and Scholarship
