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December 09, 2019
Reimagining academic nursing
School utilizes evolving technology, creates new opportunities to learn, collaborate and provide care
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Innovative Programs
December 03, 2019
Six alumni named to hall of fame
Entire class of inductees comprises UABSON graduates
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Valuable Resources
September 06, 2019
School earns PAHO/WHO redesignation
Sixth redesignation marks 25 years of continuous service as a PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for International Nursing
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 06, 2019
Kempf receives $16M NIH grant
Healthy aging among individuals living with HIV focus of study
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 06, 2019
Harper recognized by Sigma for support
The Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award for Excellence in Chapter Support will be presented at Sigma’s Biennial Convention.
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Global Leadership
September 06, 2019
Bowen named to obesity task force
Bowen using role to work toward a healthier Alabama
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Global Leadership
August 20, 2019
Shirey named to endowed professorship
Professorship established for a faculty member who exhibits Nightingale’s essence and whose work focuses on building access to quality health care
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 16, 2019
Partnership earns top AACN award
UAB Nursing Partnership earns AACN's New Era for Academic Nursing Award
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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Sustainable Scholarship
July 09, 2019
Bumpus receives national awards
Bumpus recognized by NACADA, NAS
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Innovative Programs
June 17, 2019
Two-time alumna elected AANA Vice President
Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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Global Leadership
June 17, 2019
Wilson in inaugural class of AMIA Fellows
Marisa Wilson is a national leader in informatics and its translation
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Global Leadership
May 10, 2019
Shirey is AONE Nurse Researcher of the Year
Shirey recognized for contribution to nursing research
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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Valuable Resources
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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Valuable Resources
January 30, 2019
Celebrating 60 years of Sigma at UAB
UAB School of Nursing celebrates 60th anniversary of nursing honor society chapter at Alumni Night
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Global Leadership
January 25, 2019
Health systems leadership and administration pathway creating highly educated thought leaders
The School is contributing to strong nursing leaders through its MSN and DNP health systems leadership pathways.
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Innovative Programs
January 24, 2019
Health Systems Leadership faculty bring experience to classroom
Learn more about faculty of the UAB School of Nursing's Health Systems Leadership Specialties.
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Innovative Programs
January 14, 2019
Families take up Nightingale’s mantle
Jane Brock extends family’s commitment to focus on improving health for vulnerable populations through endowed professorship, award fund.
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Valuable Resources
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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Valuable Resources
December 11, 2018
Wells presents palliative care conference
Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium
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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Valuable Resources
December 06, 2018
Alumna VanDyke makes Top 10 at Ms. Veteran America
Selected among applicant pool of nearly 400 veterans.
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Valuable Resources
November 12, 2018
Helping through trauma-informed care
Faculty practice helps residents at The WellHouse through trauma-informed care
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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Sustainable Scholarship
November 12, 2018
Alumna named to Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Three-time alumna Sanders inducted into state hall of fame
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Valuable Resources
November 08, 2018
Expanding Mental Health Care Across the Lifespan
The School’s PMHNP Specialty Track is helping meet a need for more mental health care providers.
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Innovative Programs
November 08, 2018
Alumni providing care across populations
Learn more about graduates of the UAB School of Nursing's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty.
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Innovative Programs
November 08, 2018
Foundation of faculty experience
Learn more about faculty in the UAB School of Nursing's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty.
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November 06, 2018
Alumna honored as Living Legend
Joanne Disch has been named an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend.
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Valuable Resources
November 01, 2018
Faculty, alumni named AAN Fellows
Number of UAB School of Nursing associated fellows grows to 91
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Valuable Resources
October 30, 2018
Dean’s Scholars a school strength
The Dean’s Nursing Scholars program welcomes high-performing students into the School of Nursing.
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Innovative Programs
October 29, 2018
House appointed to two national working groups
Serving emergency nurse practitioners nationwide
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Global Leadership
October 22, 2018
School builds on strengths of #2 Nursing Administration program to lead Nursing Informatics innovations
The UAB School of Nursing is leading a new era in nursing education through nursing informatics.
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Innovative Programs
October 22, 2018
Nursing informatics alumni leading the field
Learn more about graduates of the UAB School of Nursing's Nursing Informatics Specialty.
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Innovative Programs
October 22, 2018
Nursing informatics faculty forging the way
Learn more about faculty in the UAB School of Nursing's Nursing Informatics Specialty.
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Innovative Programs
October 16, 2018
Society of Critical Care Medicine honors alumna
Plasters receives lifetime achievement award from society
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Valuable Resources
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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Collaborative Partnerships
October 16, 2018
AACN selects three alumni for leadership program
Year-long fellowship to prepare participants as academic leaders
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Valuable Resources
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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Global Leadership
October 11, 2018
Alumna recognized by ASAIO
Blood receives inaugural award from national society.
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Valuable Resources
October 04, 2018
SON, AirMed enter partnership
Partnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, training
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 26, 2018
Graduate student support reaches $4.6 million
School of Nursing once again sees increase in funding to support graduate students, reaching $4.6 million.
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 26, 2018
Neonatal NP and PhD students earn scholarships
Graduate students Markwell and Wells earn academic scholarships from state nursing association
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 25, 2018
Selleck recognized for service
Cynthia Selleck receives Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award, School’s first
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Global Leadership
September 06, 2018
Alumna receives international science award
Al-Wahsh recognized for contributions to hospital infection prevention
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Valuable Resources
August 30, 2018
Alumna named to exclusive executive leadership program
Melander among 30 academic nurse leaders to participate
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Valuable Resources
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
August 27, 2018
Alumna named Top 25 in Business
Huffman recognized for excellence in business by UAB National Alumni Society
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Valuable Resources
August 16, 2018
Argade, Polson named Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
Students selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 16, 2018
Four alumni earn state nurse practitioner awards
State organizations recognize UAB alumni and faculty for excellence, advocacy
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Global Leadership
August 13, 2018
BSN students earn research award
Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 09, 2018
Brothers graduate together for BSN
Brothers with 10-year age difference graduating together with bachelor’s in nursing
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August 09, 2018
Nursing students selected to speak at commencement
UAB School of Nursing students will speak at undergraduate and graduate commencement.
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Innovative Programs
August 08, 2018
PhD students support nursing workforce
Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice
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Sustainable Scholarship
Leaves indelible mark on science, nursing and the community
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Global Leadership
July 24, 2018
Three DNP students earn scholarships
Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
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Global Leadership
July 19, 2018
Second-year PhD student presents nationally
Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting
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Sustainable Scholarship
July 18, 2018
Four inducted as AANP fellows
Prestigious designation awarded to three alumni and one faculty
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Global Leadership
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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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
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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Sustainable Scholarship
June 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 07, 2018
Alumna elected to AACN board
Shelton serving as member-at-large
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Valuable Resources
June 07, 2018
Alumna leading care delivery transformation
Kristi Henderson becomes VP, Ascension Healthcare
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Valuable Resources
June 06, 2018
Noles Named Outstanding Woman
Noles selected from among UAB staff
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Valuable Resources
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
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Innovative Programs
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
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
April 19, 2018
Prevent, spot signs of and report child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 19, 2018
22 recognized at UAB honors convocation
Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships
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Innovative Programs
April 19, 2018
Alumnus named Presidential Leadership Scholar
Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators
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Valuable Resources
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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Global Leadership
March 08, 2018
Alumna named dean at Tuskegee University
Hendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role
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Valuable Resources
March 02, 2018
Alumni team up against opioids
Langner and White awarded for innovative ideas at InnoHack 2018
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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Sustainable Scholarship
February 12, 2018
Fogger honored by addiction society
Recognized for years of service to society, profession
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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 31, 2018
Alumna earns Sigma mentorship award
Carlson earned MSN from School in 1976
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Valuable Resources
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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Global Leadership
January 24, 2018
100% first-time pass rate for nurse anesthesia
2017 UAB class scores on National Certification Exam surge high above national average
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Innovative Programs
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 23, 2018
BSN students contact donors to say 'thanks'
453 calls made to thank alumni for their support
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Valuable Resources
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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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
December 12, 2017
Seven from School recognized by NPAA
Five alumni, two BOV members honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
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Valuable Resources
December 12, 2017
Mental health graduate students earn scholarships
Three psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students earn scholarships
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Innovative Programs
December 05, 2017
Partnering to impact global education
Ladores helping visiting Thai PhD students complete dissertation proposals
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Collaborative Partnerships
December 05, 2017
Annual Dove Shoot at Prospect Mountain
Event supported Nightingale Eminent Faculty Scholar
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Valuable Resources
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 17, 2017
Combs examining truck driver health
Manuscript exploring shoulder injuries in long-haul truck drivers earns national writing award
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 16, 2017
Recognizing, preventing child abuse
Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers
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Sustainable Scholarship
