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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
February 05, 2018
Enhancing quality, safety nationally
Patrician, Miltner head new QSEN initiative based at School
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Global Leadership
January 24, 2018
Shirey named to health care board
Serving two-year term on National Association for Healthcare Quality board
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Global Leadership
January 22, 2018
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
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Global Leadership
January 02, 2018
Vo tapped for NCI Fellowship
Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 20, 2017
Bakitas receives Debra Sivesind Career Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions to palliative care
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Global Leadership
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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Innovative Programs
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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Global Leadership
November 13, 2017
Emergency NP subspecialty now enrolling
Students who complete required courses eligible to sit for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification exam
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Innovative Programs
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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Collaborative Partnerships
October 20, 2017
Meneses appointed to NINR position
Associate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing Research
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
September 27, 2017
Creating reliable exams
October 27, School hosting mini-conference on test construction and analysis for nurse educators
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Innovative Programs
September 22, 2017
Impacting dementia care
Jablonski among 23 nominated for "Health Care Professional of the Year" Award
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Global Leadership
September 22, 2017
Vance honored by UAB Psychology
Receives distinguished alumni award for scientific research and accomplishments
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
September 12, 2017
Deupree among Top 50 Over 50
Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment
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Global Leadership
August 09, 2017
Scott, Sabrina Kopf bonded by marriage, nursing
Couple is first husband-wife team to graduate together from School's DNP Program
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Innovative Programs
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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Innovative Programs
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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Innovative Programs
July 18, 2017
AANP inducts seven from School as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 33 the number of faculty, alumni who hold this designation
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Global Leadership
June 28, 2017
Touching lives through telehealth
White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 28, 2017
Impactful nurse practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Talley state award winner
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
June 27, 2017
Leading transitional care
UAB Nursing Partnership nationally recognized for nurse-managed HRSA Heart Failure Clinic success
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Collaborative Partnerships
June 01, 2017
Graduate faculty mentors honored
Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards
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Innovative Programs
World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students
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Global Leadership
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
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Global Leadership
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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Diversity
February 24, 2017
UAB School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia experiencing great success
Improvement in first-time board pass rates, transition to BSN-to-DNP status highlight significant accomplishments, developments of CRNA program
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Innovative Programs
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
February 03, 2017
American Cancer Society honors Walker
One of six health care professionals given Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
December 15, 2016
Jablonski-Jaudon receives 2016 PREP Pilot Award
Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 11, 2016
Shirey receives inaugural Suzanne Smith Memorial Award for Scholarly Writing Excellence
Honor named for her long-time colleague, mentor recognizes those who impact knowledge of nursing administration, leadership
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Global Leadership
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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Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Trio of UAB School of Nursing faculty recognized by UAB Center for Teaching and Learning
Iddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificates
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Valuable Resources
November 10, 2016
Sharpe reelected to National Association of Neonatal Nurses post
Assistant professor to serve second two-year term on group's Board of Directors
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
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Global Leadership
September 16, 2016
Dr. D'Ann Somerall named 2016 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track coordinator lauded as invaluable asset to teaching profession
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Innovative Programs
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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Diversity
PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality
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Sustainable Scholarship
Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'
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Global Leadership
Organization recognizes employers who support, value employment of U.S. service members
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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Collaborative Partnerships
April 26, 2016
Bowen receives grant for health policy research
Pilot project will study promoting physical activity among African Americans
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Sustainable Scholarship
Professor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'
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Valuable Resources
Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV
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Sustainable Scholarship
School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
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Global Leadership
April 01, 2016
Baker honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Also appointed to Hartford Center national expert panel on gerontological nursing
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Global Leadership
Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
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Global Leadership
February 24, 2016
Talley studying effects of Community Health Advisors on diabetes care
Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant
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Sustainable Scholarship
February 18, 2016
Roche, Wingo receive CTL grant to research Kaizen game
School of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potential
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Innovative Programs
February 15, 2016
Watts receives prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
School's Director of Clinical Simulation is group's 18th Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced worldwide
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Global Leadership
February 12, 2016
UAB School of Nursing hosting mini conference on simulation and technology in nursing
March 3 event offering lineup of nationally, internationally known presenters with expertise in informatics, simulation and distance education
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Innovative Programs
January 26, 2016
National nursing informatics group selects Moss paper as one of top 5 most influential of 2015
Study defined decision-support tools for medication administration safety in acute-care settings
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Global Leadership
January 20, 2016
Shirey named editor-in-chief of Journal for Healthcare Quality
Appointment to position with the official publication of the National Association of Healthcare Quality is a dream come true for longtime author, editor
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Global Leadership
January 15, 2016
Vance paper recognized by JANAC among its 2015 best
UAB School of Nursing professor adds to already impressive personal databank of research on aging and HIV
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Global Leadership
Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
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Global Leadership
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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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
November 05, 2015
Walker recognized by AACN for excellence, innovation in teaching
Experience in clinical practice, global health as a Fulbright Senior Specialist has provided basis for teaching innovations
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Global Leadership
November 04, 2015
Walker president-elect of oncology nursing foundation
Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
October 28, 2015
Moneyham to serve two-year team on NLN Board of Governors
Also is president-elect of Alabama League for Nursing, previously served on the Board of Directors for Georgia League for Nursing
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Global Leadership
October 23, 2015
School, major health-care systems focus on improving breast cancer survivor awareness
School teams with local health systems for unique Breast Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Initiative
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Global Leadership
October 20, 2015
Talk highlights how to create dementia-friendly holiday environments
Holiday celebrations can be overwhelming for those with memory loss but dementia-care expert Rita Jablonski-Jaudon is presenting tips on creating dementia-friendly family holidays
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Global Leadership
October 16, 2015
Marie Bakitas wins 2015 FNINR Path-Paver Award
Internationally known as an innovative pioneer, leader and scientist for high-impact research in pain management and palliative care
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 21, 2015
Sixteen faculty and alumni honored by B-Metro
B-Metro Nursing Excellence faculty and alumni award recipients honored for leadership, innovation and expertise
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
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Global Leadership
March 27, 2015
School adds faculty, graduate program leaders
Growth in students and research brings new senior faculty and new graduate program leaders, keys in fulfilling strategic priorities
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Global Leadership
March 10, 2015
School jumps eight spots in US News rankings
Dean credits great team work by faculty, staff, students, alumni as key to significant rise, will continue momentum in serving Alabama and beyond
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Innovative Programs
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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Global Leadership
January 30, 2015
Baker appointed to ABN for four-year term
Natalie Baker appointed to Alabama Board of Nursing to represent advanced practice nursing, joins UABSON colleague Laura Wright
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Global Leadership
January 23, 2015
Grau named Associate of ACC
Instructor Grace Grau named American College of Cardiology Associate
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Global Leadership
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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Collaborative Partnerships
October 27, 2014
Five faculty honored by B-Metro
Nominees cited for dedication, compassion and leadership include faculty, alumni and students
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
Sharpe is named first recipient of AVA Janet Pettit Scholar Award
Elizabeth Sharpe receives first AVA Janet Pettit Scholar Award for exhibiting passion and quest for knowledge
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
Faculty and students attend AANA annual congress
Several faculty members and students attended the NPAA annual congress and honored student awardee
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Global Leadership
October 01, 2014
School of Nursing leading campus-wide transition to Canvas
The UAB School of Nursing is leading the way in the campus-wide transition to a new learning management system for distance-accessible courses. The University made the switch to Canvas based on the School's successful pilot run in fall 2013.
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Innovative Programs
October 01, 2014
NEPQR making a difference for those living with diabetes
Diabetes is an enormous problem in Alabama, but a UAB School of Nursing-managed post-discharge diabetes clinic is making the difference for hundreds of uninsured patients.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 01, 2014
Eye-opening research
Rosetta Norman never thought she would end up with a passion for research or taking care of adults. The second-semester BSN student plans to be a NICU nurse once she graduates, but joining a faculty member’s research team has opened her eyes to more career possibilities and might just change her mind about the age of her patients.
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 01, 2014
Real-world preparation
To strengthen teamwork and communication among disciplines, the UAB Schools of Nursing, Medicine and Health Professions are collaborating to offer immersive interprofessional simulation training, allowing students from different disciplines to work together in high-stress medical simulations before they enter the workforce.
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Innovative Programs
October 01, 2014
Raising suicide awareness
The suicide rate among both male and female U.S. Veterans is soaring, according to recent reports. That trend, coupled with the personal experiences of their colleagues, convinced members of the UAB School of Nursing’s Student Nurses Association to take a proactive role in raising awareness of this growing national issue.
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Innovative Programs
September 30, 2014
Improving health, removing barriers
Two UAB School of Nursing faculty members have been selected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as 2014 Scholars and Fellows. C. Ann Gakumo, PhD, RN, has been named an RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar and Joy P. Deupree, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, has been named an RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow.
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 30, 2014
Cancer resources at your fingertips
It has not taken Assistant Professor Deborah Walker, DNP, CRNP, AOCN, long to prepare her recently launched cancer resources smart phone app to go beyond Birmingham or cancer.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 30, 2014
Opening access for the underserved
Using a four-year, $1 million gift from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, the UAB School of Nursing is creating a far-reaching program designed to open up more health care access in medically underserved rural Alabama.
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Valuable Resources
September 26, 2014
Wilson selected to serve on international nursing panel
Ultimate goal is to improve global health
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Holland receives AWHONN Award of Excellence
Honored for her dedication to improving the lives of women and newborns through community service
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Deupree Selected for Highly Competitive National Nurse Fellowship
Her ultimate goal is to reduce practice barriers for nurse practitioners
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 26, 2014
Langston receives ACC “Volunteer of the Year” award
Langston has served the chapter in a variety of leadership roles
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Fuller Receives 2014 AANA Student Excellence Award
Fuller is ranked in the top 10 percent of her class
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Innovative Programs
September 24, 2014
Bakitas named top professor by professional web site
Bakitas honored for dedication to teaching advanced practice nurses
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2014
Meneses named inaugural FNINR Ambassador
Meneses will promote awareness of FNINR, research priorities
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 24, 2014
Sharpe named to NANN Board of Directors
NANN addresses educational and practice needs within the evolving specialty of neonatal nursing
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Global Leadership
September 19, 2014
YBCSN event teaches the whole family coping strategies
Saturday, April 5, 2014 young breast cancer survivors, their spouses, and children gathered at the UAB School of Nursing to attend the second annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network (YBCSN) Workshop. The workshop was specially designed to help improve the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support and networking.
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Valuable Resources
September 19, 2014
Meneses Receives Grant for Cancer Survivorship Project
A two-year, $150,000 grant from the Women's Breast Health Fund will help improve the quality of life for young breast-cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support, distance learning and networking.
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 14, 2014
UAB Nursing gets $1.2M to educate veterans
School of Nursing has received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the Health Services Resources Administration to develop a program to help veterans with military medical experience more easily transition into the nursing profession.
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Innovative Programs
March 24, 2014
Vance publishes 100th first author, peer-reviewed manuscript
Published his first peer reviewed paper in 1993
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Sustainable Scholarship
Heaton earned her master's at University of Louisville
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Global Leadership
December 20, 2013
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Kentucky
Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2013
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA
Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
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Global Leadership
December 04, 2013
Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNP
Award honors work as nurse educator; will respresent southeast for NANNP
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Global Leadership
International leader in breast cancer survivorship research
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 15, 2013
Bakitas receives grant to study palliative care for vets, minorities, rural cancer patients
UAB School of Nursing Professor Marie Bakitas has received a four-year, $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study whether a phone-based palliative care intervention can help reduce access disparities for veterans, minorities and patients from rural areas who have advanced cancer.
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 13, 2013
Walker named Fulbright Senior Specialist
Deborah Kirk Walker, D.N.P., assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 20, 2013
Holland named to national board
Aimee Holland will sit on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
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Global Leadership
March 21, 2013
Growing old with AIDS: facing new health concerns
UAB School of Nursing faculty provide research to help those living with HIV cope with chronic conditions
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Sustainable Scholarship
March 21, 2013
Faculty practice showcases osteoporosis work
UAB School of Nursing faculty provide leadership in clinical practice for those living with osteoporosis
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Collaborative Partnerships
The UAB School of Nursing has received four grants totaling $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund graduate student studies that will help put hundreds of advanced practice nurses and nursing faculty into the Alabama workforce over the next four years.
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Innovative Programs
February 11, 2013
Bakitas appointed Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair
Marie Bakitas is an internationally recognized expert in palliative care
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 05, 2012
Global Classroom
Promoting Enhanced Research Capacity for Global Health (PERC) was funded by a challenge grant from The Fogarty International Center of The National Institutes of Health
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Global Leadership
April 05, 2012
Making Discoveries and Changing Lives
Research by UAB nurses is enhancing the quality of life for communities around the world
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 05, 2012
Safety on 18 wheels
Karen Heaton working to improve the health of most visible invisible workers in America
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 05, 2012
The Critical Juncture
The UAB School of Nursing partners at the critical juncture to improve access and quality health care for communities
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 13, 2011
Heaton receives NIOSH grant for truck driver study
Karen Heaton will use R21 award to study the effects and feasibility of a computer-based intervention on truck drivers' sleep
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Sustainable Scholarship
