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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Innovative Programs
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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Valuable Resources
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
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
November 08, 2017
Patrician named Booth Endowed Chair
Former Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor is second holder of chair named for School's third dean
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Global Leadership
November 06, 2017
Lavender honored for state leadership
Alumna and National Advisory Council member named among 30 female leaders impacting Alabama
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Valuable Resources
October 27, 2017
School, BVAMC partner on CE event
Topics include PTSD, borderline personality disorder, antipsychotic medications, insomnia
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 20, 2017
Two faculty elected to state board
Jordan and McPeters to serve on state nurse practitioner board
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Global Leadership
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 20, 2017
Yarbro receives AAN's highest honor
Honorary alumna cited by American Academy of Nursing for contributions to profession, cancer care
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Valuable Resources
October 19, 2017
Turner-Henson leads by example
Professor one of 12 receiving 2017 UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Global Leadership
October 19, 2017
McGuinness honored by alma mater
Department chair, professor recognized as "a master teacher of nurses"
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Global Leadership
October 19, 2017
Patrician honored for collaboration
Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award recognizes development of interprofessional collaborations, campus partnerships
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Global Leadership
October 19, 2017
Two earn ACS doctoral degree support
PhD students Cherven, Vo each receive $30,000 ACS Cancer Nursing scholarships
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 19, 2017
Currie receives NPCRC research award
Two-year, $154,000 grant studying pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 18, 2017
Ladores chosen for NIH training course
One of 50 worldwide invited to NIH National Human Genome Research Institute Short Course in Genomics
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 12, 2017
Thompson honored by NLN
Alumna retires as CEO of Sigma Theta Tau, receives top NLN award
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Valuable Resources
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 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
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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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
Kempf tapped to lead NIH HIV study
Named primary site investigator for women-focused research, gets additional funding to extend study
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 22, 2017
UAB School of Nursing hosts Alumni Night 2017
Event celebrated alumni accomplishments
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Valuable Resources
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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Sustainable Scholarship
September 21, 2017
Stanhope inducted into hall of fame
Distinguished alumna recognized for extraordinary contributions to nursing
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Valuable Resources
September 18, 2017
Alumna wins public health nursing award
Wilson recognized for public health nursing excellence in Alabama
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Valuable Resources
September 12, 2017
Deupree among Top 50 Over 50
Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment
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Global Leadership
September 12, 2017
Excellence in oncology nursing
Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 30, 2017
Graduate student support tops $4 million
Includes new two-year, $1.3 million HRSA great preparing advanced practice nurses, providing primary care
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 29, 2017
Hallman named AEN Fellow
As one of 163 worldwide, Hallman recognized for substantial contributions to emergency nursing
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Global Leadership
August 25, 2017
Three-time graduate selected NIH Future Research Leader
Nolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientists
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Valuable Resources
August 25, 2017
Partnership presentation places 2nd
Poe, Polancich poster presentation shines spotlight on UAB Nursing Partnership at QSEN National Forum
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Global Leadership
August 18, 2017
Alumna wins top AWHONN research award
Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications
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Valuable Resources
August 16, 2017
Two alumni honored by UAB NAS
Bryant, Cole recognized in UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Class of 2017
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Valuable Resources
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
August 04, 2017
Understanding cardiac outcomes
Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader
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Innovative Programs
July 26, 2017
New leaders for FNP Specialty Track
Buys, Combs succeeding retiring Somerall as Co-Coordinators of School's Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
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Innovative Programs
July 26, 2017
Alumna recognized for leadership
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Turnham state award winner
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Global Leadership
July 26, 2017
Pioneering Palliative Care
Alumnus Owens promotes patient advocacy through leadership
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Valuable Resources
July 24, 2017
School named NLN Center of Excellence
Cited for innovative and flexible academic programs, student engagement and community involvement
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Innovative Programs
July 18, 2017
Three from School named Academy Fellows
One faculty member, two alumnae to be inducted at AAN annual conference
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Global Leadership
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 13, 2017
Student earns AL-HAC scholarship
Wehunt one of nine statewide to receive 2017 Graduate Nursing Award
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Sustainable Scholarship
July 06, 2017
Doctoral student tops in research
Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 22, 2017
Alumna elected national board chair
Pilon to lead National Nurse-led Care Consortium
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Valuable Resources
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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Sustainable Scholarship
June 15, 2017
Alumna voted Best Nurse Practitioner
Jackson receives county-wide honor eight months after graduation
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Valuable Resources
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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Sustainable Scholarship
June 08, 2017
Alumna shines at sim conference
Parodi recognized for project involving U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force scientists
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Valuable Resources
June 01, 2017
Graduate faculty mentors honored
Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards
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Innovative Programs
May 30, 2017
Groundbreaking nursing leadership
DNP alumna Velinda Block named first chief nursing executive of HCA Tristar Division
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Valuable Resources
Dr. Jean C. McSweeney from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to deliver keynote address
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Valuable Resources
May 15, 2017
Impacting inpatient, outpatient mental health
Alumnus Sargent's passion for mental health led him to help fill a critical void in health care providers
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Valuable Resources
May 15, 2017
Innovative 'Pharmily Pheud' a hit
Version of TV game show helps psych mental health NP students learn psychopharmacology content
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Innovative Programs
Photojournalist turned U.S. Army nurse is shining example of School's commitment to providing quality health care for Veterans
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Collaborative Partnerships
May 12, 2017
Three-time graduate selected for prestigious Yale University School of Nursing intensive
Nolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientists
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Valuable Resources
May 12, 2017
Ending violence against women
Professor Pat Speck receives End Violence Against Women International's 2017 Professional Impact Award
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Global Leadership
Joanne Disch named recipient of the Geraldine 'Polly' Bednash Lectureship Award
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Global Leadership
May 02, 2017
Leading sustainable health care, social change
MSN students Cassidy, Pattison named 2017-18 Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
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Global Leadership
April 27, 2017
PhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRS
Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society
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Valuable Resources
April 27, 2017
Harnessing the momentum
AMNP plans to increasing student, graduate numbers to answer growing global health care demands
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Innovative Programs
April 27, 2017
AMNP graduates, students leading the way
Learn about those who are impacting teaching, research and practice
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Innovative Programs
April 27, 2017
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers excel in AMNP program
Experiences abroad help Nieuwenhuys, Strawn succeed in School's accelerated master's curriculum
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Collaborative Partnerships
April 27, 2017
AMNP students get real-world look at harsh realities of life for vulnerable populations
Unique approach to community health clinicals enhances meaning, creativity
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Collaborative Partnerships
April 24, 2017
Bail, 20 others recognized at 2017 Honors Convocation
PhD student is School's first to receive Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies
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April 14, 2017
Alumna gives back to community and School
Whelton's nursing career centered on mentorship and helping others
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Hodges' leadership in nursing extends to daughter, son
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Global Leadership
World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students
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Global Leadership
April 14, 2017
Alumna Linda Norman named FNINR ambassador
Selected from a pool of applicants to advance critical research agenda
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Valuable Resources
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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Global Leadership
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
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Global Leadership
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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Valuable Resources
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
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Global Leadership
March 23, 2017
School rises again in U.S. News & World Report rankings
13th overall puts School among top five public Schools of Nursing in nation
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Global Leadership
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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Innovative Programs
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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Diversity
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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Global Leadership
February 24, 2017
Enriching educational and professional development experiences for UAB nurse anesthesia students
Amy Neimkin believes in giving time, resources to benefit next generation of CRNAs
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February 24, 2017
Boon finds right fit in Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Track
Strong academic record, warm welcome led Nashville native to UAB School of Nursing's CRNA program
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Innovative Programs
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 20, 2017
Cooke represents nurse practitioners at historic White House bill signing ceremony
DNP graduate, AANP president participates 21st Century Cures Act signing, which provides $1 billion for states for opioid abuse prevention, treatment
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Global Leadership
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 27, 2017
PhD student earns first-place honors at international conference
Poster presentation featuring concept analysis to better define value of nursing care earns top INARC award
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Global Leadership
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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Collaborative Partnerships
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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Collaborative Partnerships
January 13, 2017
Alumni leading nursing education in Thailand
Kunaviktikul reappointed as dean, Kaewthummanukul to serve as an associate dean of Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Nursing
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Collaborative Partnerships
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
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
PhD graduate receives group's 2016 Anna Mae Ericksen Award
Published in
Global Leadership
December 14, 2016
Alumna Norman named to Nemours Foundation Board of Directors
DSN graduate and Vanderbilt nursing dean to help guide one of nation's largest pediatric health systems
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
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
Published in
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
Published in
Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Disch elected chair of Aurora Health Care Board of Directors
Distinguished alumna becomes first nurse to hold prestigious position for Wisconsin's largest integrated health care system
Published in
Global Leadership
December 02, 2016
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lenz-Norman shines at SINI
Two-time graduate makes her mark at nation's premier nursing informatics gathering
Published in
Innovative Programs
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
Published in
Innovative Programs
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
Published in
Global Leadership
November 08, 2016
Long-time supporters name Dean's Suite
Styslingers cite School's progress, UAB's driving force in state as reasons for giving
Published in
Valuable Resources
November 08, 2016
Investing in the future of nursing
Dual-purpose donation creates scholarship, names pediatric nursing competency lab
Published in
Valuable Resources
November 04, 2016
Veterans CAN! Program a life-changer for Tanisha Jordan
Active duty U.S. airman relishing opportunity to pursue BSN degree at UAB School of Nursing
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System
Published in
Innovative Programs
October 28, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency names Turner-Henson Child's Environmental Health Hero
Professor recognized for visionary leadership in protecting children's health
Published in
Global Leadership
Three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate to encourage all nurses to be involved in ASNA
Published in
Global Leadership
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
Published in
Global Leadership
October 25, 2016
Breaking new ground: School kicks off $32M expansion
October 6, UAB School of Nursing broke ground on its $32 million, 72,000 square-foot building expansion
Published in
Valuable Resources
Three others with ties to the UAB School of Nursing also recognized for their statewide impact
Published in
Global Leadership
October 21, 2016
Six from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Published in
Global Leadership
October 13, 2016
UAB School of Nursing honors alumni at annual awards ceremony
Two-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
Published in
Valuable Resources
October 13, 2016
Cherven, Wells chosen 2016 RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars
PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Taylor Hinkle, Jordan Barksdale will work in various ways to advance, strengthen alumni organization
Published in
Valuable Resources
October 04, 2016
Recent graduate receives National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funding
Dr. Jeannie Rodriguez is co-investigator on effort to understand why African-American women experience a higher rate of preterm birth than Caucasian women
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
October 04, 2016
Alumna named 2016 Distinguished Graduate by Florida State University College of Nursing
Dr. Sandra Dunbar selected in the Educator Category
Published in
Global Leadership
September 30, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time of heartache, hope for PhD student
Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 29, 2016
Vo relishes "incredible" experience at RWJF Summer Institute
Gathering of nation's top PhD students provides welcomed opportunity for receiving critical feedback, networking
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 23, 2016
Dionne-Odom films video for American Society of Clinical Oncology
Postdoctoral Fellow expounds on his scholarly work "Expanding Endpoints in Oncology Palliative Care to Include Family Caregivers"
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 22, 2016
Recent graduates honored by Nursing Chapter of UAB National Alumni Society
Brasher, Argade named recipients of the Summer 2016 DNP, BSN awards for student excellence
Published in
Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Innovative Programs
September 16, 2016
Shipman article selected by The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for Innovation Award
Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 08, 2016
UAB School of Nursing secures more than $5.15 million for student support and innovative clinical training programs
Crucial funding ensures the best and brightest nurses continue advanced nursing studies
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
August 25, 2016
Alumna named nurse anesthesia program administrator for Florida State University Panama City
Lt. Col. Stacey VanDyke fills administrator role following her Air Force career
Published in
Global Leadership
School of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research
Published in
Diversity
August 18, 2016
Horns named North Carolina Hospital Association's 2016 Meritorious Service Award winner
Alumna receives honor for advancing excellence in patient care, education, research
Published in
Global Leadership
Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
August 10, 2016
Nurse anesthesia student has 'amazing' experience in Honduras
Medical mission trip affords Muse opportunity for unique operating room experience
Published in
Global Leadership
August 05, 2016
School's first Oncology Nurse Practitioner cohort graduating
Inaugural summer commencement ceremony to be extra special occasion for Walker, four students
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Innovative Programs
August 04, 2016
Like mother, like daughter
Mitchell, Urdaneta will earn BSN degrees, walk together in upcoming UAB summer commencement ceremony
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Valuable Resources
Associate Professor named Gerontological Society of America Fellow, will embark on new Department of Defense research project
Published in
Global Leadership
Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong
Published in
Global Leadership
July 22, 2016
Strider receives American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice
MSN student is recipient of two-year, $20,000 award
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
July 21, 2016
PhD student Lowe receives scholarships from NBNA, HPNF
Birmingham VA Medical Center Nurse Educator wants to complete her doctoral studies, become a full-time professor
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Will join the School in mid-August from the University of Crete, succeed now-retired Dr. Lynda Wilson
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Collaborative Partnerships
Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
Published in
Global Leadership
July 08, 2016
AANP inducts UAB School of Nursing alumnae as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 24 the number of faculty, alumni who now hold prestigious designation
Published in
Global Leadership
PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 23, 2016
Alumnae, Retired Faculty, Board of Visitors member recognized as Palliative Care Legacy Builders
UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care honors Fordham, Palmore, Westbrook, Beard
Published in
Valuable Resources
Award will help further her research into sleep issues in children with neurodevelopmental problems
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'
Published in
Global Leadership
June 17, 2016
School establishing independent DNP fall 2016
Changes in profession mean three UA System schools must move to separate programs from successful eight-year Joint DNP partnership
Published in
Innovative Programs
Remains one of only six in U.S. with prestigious International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists designation
Published in
Global Leadership
June 16, 2016
Hunt earns ALANA scholarship
Nurse Anesthesia student receives one of two Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists scholarships in the state
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 03, 2016
Post-doc receives five-year, $935,000 K-99/R00 from NINR
Dionne-Odom developing health-coaching program for caregivers of persons with advanced cancer
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Organization recognizes employers who support, value employment of U.S. service members
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Collaborative Partnerships
Transition to ApplyYourself (AY) begins May 2016
Published in
Innovative Programs
Made transition from resident in the School to VA co-director in less than three years
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Strong relationships producing health care professionals who are well prepared to identify and care for veterans wherever they are
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
UAB School of Nursing colleagues mark special day with ceremony, reception
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Sessions help increase knowledge base, student confidence
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Innovative Programs
Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
Published in
Global Leadership
May 13, 2016
Formal expansion announced of UAB Nursing - partnership among School, Health System, Hospital
Emphasizes lifelong learning, professional development and innovation, especially in the areas of quality and safety
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Assistant professor serving as chair of statewide panel focusing on increasing the public's basic understanding of health information and services
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Becomes first to occupy a new permanent nursing seat, will work to continue expanding the role of nurses
Published in
Global Leadership
NINR diversity supplement will fund study of religion, relationships among African American heart-failure patients, their caregivers and their clinicians
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Support from UAB Graduate School provides 'elite educational experiences that enrich not only students, but UAB as a whole'
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
April 29, 2016
Holland receives inaugural NONPF Rising Star Award
Recognizes faculty members who has demonstrated 'extraordinary promise' within first five years of academic career
Published in
Global Leadership
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'
Published in
Valuable Resources
UAB SNA noted for its success and support of student development, leadership, and community involvement
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Innovative Programs
April 22, 2016
Shoulder injury leads Chapman to pursue a dream put on hold
BSN student sees bright side of swimming injury, turns to career in nursing
Published in
Innovative Programs
April 15, 2016
UAB School of Nursing PhD students Bray, Mumbower and Pavicevic named 2016 Jonas Scholars
Prestigious program continues effort to increase number of doctorally prepared faculty, nurse leaders nationwide
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Sustainable Scholarship
Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
April 14, 2016
Learning the nursing ropes early helps breed success
Potential nursing students offered career, college guidance through tailored freshman course
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Innovative Programs
PhD student, mentored by Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor Pat Patrician, presenting on relationship between nursing burnout and patient safety, participating in panel discussion on shift-working nurses and the effects of circadian misalignment
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Valuable Resources
April 11, 2016
School celebrates donors at scholarship luncheon
Student success stories enabled by donor’s generous scholarship donations
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Innovative Programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead project to establish urgent care clinic in East Lake
Published in
Global Leadership
School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
Published in
Global Leadership
Associate professor working to enhance use of unique collection in School of Nursing curricula
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Innovative Programs
April 01, 2016
Baker honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Also appointed to Hartford Center national expert panel on gerontological nursing
Published in
Global Leadership
Associate Professor appointed to committees for MedBiquitous, AAMI
Published in
Global Leadership
Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
Published in
Global Leadership
First-time ever U.S. News has ranked DNP Programs; Two master's specialties also ranked
Published in
Innovative Programs
Uncertainty about where she wanted to pursue her degree cleared when she found UAB
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Innovative Programs
Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, AAHIVE, earned his PhD from the School in 2013
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Global Leadership
First group to experience revamped curriculum proving to be accomplished
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Innovative Programs
March 04, 2016
UAB Nurse Anesthesia Update set for April 16
Attendees can earn 11 CEUs, including 3 Pharmacology credits
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Global Leadership
March 03, 2016
4th Annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Workshop set
Program dedicated to empowering survivors, loved ones through education, personal support and networking
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Innovative Programs
March 01, 2016
Work at PATH Clinic providing "in-depth education"
First School of Nursing student to serve as triage tech Hannah Wood having a positive impact in critical assessment role
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
February 26, 2016
Alumna Theeck receives the 2016 AANP Alabama Clinical Excellence Award
Chosen based on dedication, enthusiasm and extraordinary procedural and diagnostic skills.
Published in
Global Leadership
February 25, 2016
Student’s dreams of becoming a nurse solidified by BOV member Jean Tomlinson’s inspiration
BSN student recounts fond memories of founding board member who motivated her to be her best
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Innovative Programs
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
Published in
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
Published in
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
Published in
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
February 10, 2016
Two faculty leaders serving on editorial boards of AWHONN journals
Drs. Ashley Hodges and Lynn Nichols are serving multi-year terms as peer reviewers, among other duties, for Nursing for Women's Health and Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing
Published in
Global Leadership
February 04, 2016
Nancy Harris Smith Endowed Memorial Support Fund for Nursing Excellence recipients recognized
Watts, Byram presented with inaugural awards honoring "inspirational and gifted" teacher's legacy
Published in
Valuable Resources
February 02, 2016
Holland elected to NPWH leadership post
Says its an exciting time to be a women's health nurse practitioner
Published in
Global Leadership
January 29, 2016
Scholarship initiative launched by nurse educators
Retired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing students
Published in
Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Global Leadership
January 22, 2016
Future plans will aid undergraduates
Planned gift will create endowed scholarship in Selma native's name
Published in
Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
Global Leadership
Acknowledges significant contributions from four special members
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
Global Leadership
Four-time graduate of UAB School of Nursing to serve two-year term as president
Published in
Global Leadership
Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
Published in
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
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
January 12, 2016
Sargent, Young receive national honors
Awards shine light on two expected to make their mark in field of psychiatric care
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
School one of 60 to receive funding support for ceremony
Published in
Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
Blakely honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
Award recognizes School of Nursing instructor for work in rural community setting
Published in
Global Leadership
December 18, 2015
Immersive simulations a priority in the UAB School of Nursing
Students receive important hands-on training in fun, safe setting
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Innovative Programs
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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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
School of Nursing students honored by UAB National Alumni Society
Seven among those receiving 2015-2016 scholarship awards
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
Gebhart experiences early success
Spring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentation
Published in
Valuable Resources
Students showcase service learning projects at UAB Fall Expo
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Innovative Programs
Lavender has served as interim president since September 2014
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Global Leadership
December 10, 2015
Hodges appointed to advisory post with NONPF
Will provide insight to help shape the organization’s bylaws
Published in
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
Global Leadership
November 19, 2015
Alumna Katherine Pearson receives SINI Sharon Coleman Memorial Award
Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path
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Sustainable Scholarship
November 19, 2015
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awards
Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization
Published in
Global Leadership
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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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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
November 13, 2015
School's NCLEX pass rates reach new heights
Newest results show UAB School of Nursing is most successful prelicensure program of its size in Alabama
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Innovative Programs
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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Innovative Programs
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
Published in
Innovative Programs
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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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
Informatics specialty draws PhD student to UAB
Cites unique specialty, affordability, outstanding faculty as reasons for pursuing two doctoral degrees
Published in
Innovative Programs
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
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
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
Published in
Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Collaborative Partnerships
November 04, 2015
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation visits the UAB School of Nursing
Representative meets three scholarship recipients, tours skills and simulation labs
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Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
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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Valuable Resources
Their talk "Cognition and Vigilance in Shift-Working Nurses," is an offshoot of their collaborative research into staffing night shifts with workers who are genetically best suited to work during the overnight hours
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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Global Leadership
Honored for her leadership and dedication to international nursing education and continuing efforts to raise intercultural understanding within the health-care field
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Global Leadership
Program of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection
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Global Leadership
October 28, 2015
Alumna Debra Davis named to Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
Career has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for nurses in Alabama and beyond
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Valuable Resources
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 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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Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
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
Nine from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Four faculty members and five alumni from the UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
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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
October 13, 2015
Ann Gakumo shines a light on health literacy
Assistant Professor Ann Gakumo has received national recognition for her efforts to improve health literacy. Read the UAB Magazine story on her vast impact in the community.
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Global Leadership
October 09, 2015
Harper named to Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
Dean Doreen Harper is a 2015 inductee into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
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Global Leadership
UAB School of Nursing has been ranked No. 6 in the “Top 30 Most Affordable Certified Nurse Anesthetist Programs 2015” by professional web site
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Global Leadership
Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics
Published in
Global Leadership
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 17, 2015
UAB BSN, RN to BSN programs ranked top value
UAB School of Nursing ranked number 17 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value BSN Programs of 2015” and number 27 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value RN to BSN Programs of 2015” by valuecolleges.com.
Published in
Global Leadership
September 16, 2015
PATH Clinic has new home
UAB School of Nursing’s PATH Clinic serves vulnerable populations with diabetes
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 11, 2015
PhD candidate Natalie Wilson receives JANAC Article of the Year award
UAB School of Nursing PhD student receives Article of the Year award from the Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 04, 2015
School, UAB Hospital to host Regional Conference
Professor Linda Roussel and UAB Hospital Nurse Manager Kristen Noles have teamed with the Clinical Nurse Leader Association (CNLA) to host the CNLA Regional Conference at UAB Hospital
Published in
Global Leadership
UAB School of Nursing alumna Carol Ratcliffe credited by NBNA for outstanding contributions to professional and patient education
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Global Leadership
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
BSN students hone leadership skills in new course
BSN curriculum includes personal leadership course to help students learn how to effectively work together, features service-learning project
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Innovative Programs
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
August 06, 2015
New online resources for Alabama young breast cancer survivors
Site provides information and resources for women under 45, including fertility decisions, family, financial and career implications.
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 04, 2015
UAB School of Nursing named top value master’s program in U.S.
UAB School of Nursing ranked number one in the “Top 50 Best Value MSN Programs of 2015”
Published in
Global Leadership
Chris Rhodes named Chair-Elect of American Nurses’ Association National Nominations and Elections Committee
Published in
Innovative Programs
Award provides for the development of a culturally relevant intervention to help family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in the rural south
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Sustainable Scholarship
July 24, 2015
NP students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of Optometry
Nurse Practitioner students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of Optometry
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Collaborative Partnerships
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lindsey Harris cited by National Black Nurses Association for clinical excellence, patient advocacy and mentorship
Published in
Global Leadership
The UAB School of Nursing is one of nine WHO Collaborating Centers in Nursing in the United States and one of 43 in the world.
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
Published in
Global Leadership
The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
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Sustainable Scholarship
UAB School of Nursing AMNP students say poverty simulations are an eye-opening experience that will improve patient care
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Innovative Programs
July 02, 2015
Improving Veterans health, access a School priority
Since 2009, the UAB School has had a formal partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs through what is now called the VA Nursing Academic Partnership to help improve health care for Veterans and their families. Its success has led to the expansion of additional education, research and clinical practice initiatives, all aimed at bettering the lives of America's heroes.
Published in
Global Leadership
June 26, 2015
UAB School of Nursing Mourns Loss of Third Dean
Dr. Booth's worldwide legacy of teaching, research and service helped the School rise to the national prominence it enjoys today
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Global Leadership
June 24, 2015
Alumna Lindsey Harris named ASNA President-elect
UAB School of Nursing alumna to serve as President-elect of Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA)
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Global Leadership
June 12, 2015
Faculty member, alumna inducted as AANP Fellows
A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing faculty member and an alumna of one of the School’s doctoral programs have been inducted as Fellows in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the largest full-service national professional membership organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties.
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Global Leadership
June 12, 2015
PhD candidate, alumna earns prestigious fellowship
Dr. Natalie Wilson has been awarded a Brown R25 Fellowship that provides didactic training in clinical research methods, as well as collaborative structured mentoring.
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Global Leadership
May 28, 2015
Phillips named AAOHN Fellow
Cited for her more than 35 years of experience as educator and researcher, work with Deep South Occupational Health & Safety Education and Research Center
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Global Leadership
May 22, 2015
Alumna Disch honored by AACN
Named 2015 recipient of the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career; award is named for UAB's Dr. Margie Kinney Handlin
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Valuable Resources
Johns Hopkins Professor, National Program Director for RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program, is twenty-fourth Jean Kelley Lecture keynote
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Innovative Programs
May 13, 2015
Smith reelected to AFPNP Board of Directors
Assistant Professor Glenda Smith will serve second term as member-at-large for Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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Global Leadership
May 13, 2015
Alumna Courtney Sullivan receives APHON scholarship to attend 2015 Nurse in Washington Internship
Sullivan, a graduate of the MSN program, is the recipient of one of only two scholarships given by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses to attend the prestigious conference
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Global Leadership
Alumna Linda Gibson-Young receives the Outstanding Researcher Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
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Global Leadership
May 05, 2015
School launches new application portal for MSN, DNP
On May 11 the School is moving to AACN's NursingCAS centralized application service for its MSN and DNP Programs
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Innovative Programs
April 29, 2015
Alumna Neimkin receives AANA recognition
Alumna Amy Neimkin receives 2015 Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year Award presented by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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Global Leadership
DNP graduate Shelby Polk participating in year-long innovative and integrated learning experience for advanced practice nurses
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
April 17, 2015
School launches National Advisory Council
Charged with examining, facilitating innovative, practical strategies to promote School; advise on profession nationally across constituencies
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Valuable Resources
Three fifth semester honors students use undergraduate research experience to help empower Latina women about breast cancer, culturally sensitive health education
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 09, 2015
Heaton named associate editor of Workplace Health & Safety
School's PhD Program Director will assist authors in evaluating article ideas prior to peer review, facilite links between academic researchers, clinicians
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Global Leadership
April 02, 2015
Alumna O’Keefe receives 2015 AAOHN Golden Pen Award
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses recognizes Louise O'Keefe for excellence in writing in experienced author category
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Global Leadership
April 01, 2015
Alumna Mary de Chesnay earns national book award
"Nursing Research Using Ethnography: Qualitative Designs and Methods" honored by AJN as book of the year
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Global Leadership
March 27, 2015
PhD student Bryan Wilbanks receives AANA fellowship
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists names PhD student to prestigious fellowship
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 19, 2015
Gift to Honor Nursing
Rick and Barrett Brock MacKay give $1 million to create dynamic new home for the Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale Letters Exhibit
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Valuable Resources
March 17, 2015
Rice receives prestigious SNRS research award
Marti Rice recognized by Southern Nursing Research Society for outstanding leadership, contributions, promotion of nursing, health care research
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Global Leadership
March 10, 2015
PhD student impacting nursing informatics
Bryan Wilbanks' research, part of his dissertation work, is changing the course of perioperative informatics, published in peer-reviewed journal
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
March 06, 2015
School honors donors at scholarship luncheon
Scholarship donors, recipients meet at annual luncheon to celebrate donor generosity and student excellence
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Valuable Resources
March 03, 2015
Wartime experiences lead to PhD for Army nurse
Pauline Swiger’s work collecting trauma data during her most recent deployment to Baghdad sets her on a course researching quality improvement
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Innovative Programs
February 27, 2015
Roussel receives inaugural CNL Educator Vanguard award
Honored for bridging CNL education, practice; leadership through innovative collaboration with education, practice to improve patient care quality
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
February 20, 2015
Donna Dunn receives OWH Heart of Gold award
Donna Dunn is selected to receive the OWH Heart of Gold for her community-oriented delivery of care
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Global Leadership
February 18, 2015
2015 leadership workshop is April 30-May 1
Leadership Practices for Quality and Safety, for early and mid-career nurse leaders, enhances leadership practices for quality, safety improvement
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Innovative Programs
February 18, 2015
BSN students celebrate Senior Day
UAB School of Nursing Seniors mark culmination of undergraduate careers with celebratory lunch, class photos
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Innovative Programs
February 13, 2015
Roussel and Polancich present at the AACN Doctoral Education Conference
Roussel and Polancich present revised DNP curriculum at the AACN Doctoral Education Conference
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Innovative Programs
February 13, 2015
New UAB SON students honored at semi-annual “Lamp of Learning” ceremony
New students at the UAB School of Nursing are welcomed into nursing profession at semi-annual “Lamp of Learning” ceremony.
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Innovative Programs
February 13, 2015
UAB SNA members sell CardioGrams in celebration of Valentine’s Day
UAB Student Nurses Association sell CardioGrams as Valentine’s Day fundraiser
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Global Leadership
February 10, 2015
Newest MSN students get first look at School
Comprehensive two-day orientation introduces incoming master’s students to UAB School of Nursing and University
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Innovative Programs
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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Collaborative Partnerships
January 30, 2015
Somerall receives AANP State Award
Somerall honored for advocacy of nurse practitioner prescriptive authority for scheduled medications, service to NPAA and state medical board
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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 23, 2015
Former Dean Rachel Booth named Visionary Pioneer
University of Maryland School of Nursing names former UAB School of Nursing Dean Rachel Z. Booth a Visionary Pioneer
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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
January 08, 2015
Rice elected Leadership Council Chair of CANS
Marti Rice assumes role of CANS Chair of Leadership Council
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Global Leadership
January 08, 2015
School hosts Certification Exam Review
First ANCC Nurse Executive/Nurse Executive Advanced Certification Exam Review held in UAB School of Nursing
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Collaborative Partnerships
January 08, 2015
Natalie Baker elected Chair of GAPNA Education Committee
Assistant Professor Natalie Baker assumed role of GAPNA Education Committee Chair in September of 2014
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Global Leadership
December 17, 2014
Connie White-Williams receives 2015 Advanced Transplant Provider Award
Connie White-Williams selected by American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Advanced Transplant Provider (ATP) Committee to receive the 2015 Advanced Transplant Provider Award
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
December 10, 2014
McCartney to serve as AWHONN Secretary
Nursing instructor Annie McCartney has been named Secretary/Treasurer of the Alabama Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2014
UAB School of Nursing participates in first Thank-a-Thon
UAB School of Nursing BSN students volunteer for School's first Thank-a-Thon
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Valuable Resources
December 05, 2014
DNP Alumna named NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
DNP Alumna inducted into the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education
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Global Leadership
December 04, 2014
Student’s compassion and determination set her on a path to dream job
Nursing student Morgan Taylor Hinkle combines passion for helping others and love of working with children in her dream to work in the NICU
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Innovative Programs
November 20, 2014
Harper to serve on VA National Academic Affiliations Council
Harper receives appointment to Department of Veterans Affairs' National Academic Affiliations Council
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
November 05, 2014
Three UAB School of Nursing faculty members, alumna honored by NPAA
Brenda Iddins, Aimee Holland, Nancy Turnham and Joy Deupree receive NPAA awards
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Global Leadership
One faculty member and three alumni from the UAB School of Nursing honored at AAN Alumni and Friends Reception
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Global Leadership
October 30, 2014
Donna Dunn named president of Alabama ACNM
Donna Dunn elected to serve as president of the Alabama Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
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Global Leadership
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 23, 2014
Davey receives best doctoral paper award by the SMA
Nursing instructor Kimberly Davey has been awarded for the best doctoral paper by the Southern Management Association
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Global Leadership
October 23, 2014
Michael Humber named president-elect of the ALANA
Michael Humber will serve as president-elect of the ALANA
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Global Leadership
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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Global Leadership
October 16, 2014
UAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni at annual dinner
School recognizes six alumni for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients
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Valuable Resources
October 15, 2014
Maggie Davis selected to be a student reporter for the NPWH
MSN student Maggie Davis has been selected to serve as 1 of 10 student reporters for the NPWH
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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
Glenda Smith elected to AFPNP Board of Directors
Glenda Smith represents the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners as member-at-large
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
PhD candidate Johnson receives travel grant
PhD candidate Ann H. Johnson has received a $1000 Ireland Research Travel Award for her dissertation
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 03, 2014
Another hit for Applause
The 2014 fundraising event hosted by the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors drew strong student and faculty praise and gratitude.
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Valuable Resources
October 03, 2014
Advanced practice nursing at the 1917 Clinic
Jim Raper is proud to be a nurse practitioner and to have been the first nurse to direct a medical clinic at UAB. This, he said, has afforded him the opportunity to incorporate advanced practice nursing into every aspect of the 1917 Clinic.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 03, 2014
Five questions with Jim Raper
Get to know Jim Raper a tenured Professor in the UAB School of Medicine, the only nurse with a primary appointment, and holds a secondary appointment in the School of Nursing.
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Collaborative Partnerships
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
Enhancing the DNP program
Doctor of Nursing Practice students in the UAB School of Nursing are encouraged to think outside the box and set a course to become nursing and health care leaders.
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Innovative Programs
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
Alumna named CNO of UAB Hospital
UAB Hospital Interim Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe, who earned her BSN from the UAB School of Nursing in 1986 and her DNP from the School in 2013, has been named the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Associate Vice President.
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Global Leadership
October 01, 2014
Leading transitional care
Imagine being discharged from the hospital knowing you suffer from heart failure, and you have no access to continuing outpatient care. What do you do when you’re in trouble—go to the emergency room, get readmitted, or worse, do nothing? It’s a recipe for a vicious cycle that could have disastrous outcomes.
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Collaborative Partnerships
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
Life-saving research
Dr. June Cho dreams of giving preemies a better start. It is well known that testosterone is the primary hormone that increases bone and muscle mass as males grow. But could the very thing that strengthens boys during adolescence also be responsible for weakening them during infancy?
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 30, 2014
New wounds, new approach
The UAB School of Nursing and Birmingham VA Medical Center are again expanding their 43-year-old partnership and the focus on Veterans' mental health needs.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 30, 2014
Nursing without walls
Nursing without walls—delivering quality care to populations how, when and where they need, and caring for their unique needs without traditional encumbrances—has become the essence of nursing that is practiced, taught and studied at the UAB School of Nursing.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 26, 2014
Alumna Cindy Cooke named president-elect of AANP
Cooke earned her DNP at UAB
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September 26, 2014
Moneyham receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
Honored at an alumni brunch June 21 during the school’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Nursing students recognized at 2014 UAB Student Excellence Ceremony
Whiting, SNA honored by University
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Innovative Programs
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
Jukkala receives research award
Barkley Award comes from UAB MHRC
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
Jennan Phillips appointed to task force
Phillips and colleagues will examine worker impairment from marijuana use
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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
Student Jeremy Jordan helps revive NGSA
Jordan chose a path into nursing after earning a degree in health care management
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Innovative Programs
September 26, 2014
PhD student receives United Health Foundation's Scholarship
Lowe also is an Advanced Nursing Coordinator at UAB Hospital
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Valuable Resources
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
Somerall named top professor by professional site
Somerall is track coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program
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Innovative Programs
September 26, 2014
Four from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Fellows represent variety of interests in education, research and service
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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 25, 2014
Student nurse’s journey inspired by leadership role in college athletics
Mabra trades courtside for bedside as she plans future in nursing
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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
Alumna Soha Sahwan looks to UAB School of Nursing for best practices
Sahwan chooses UAB over other partner schools for guidance in opening new unit at hospital in Saudi Arabia
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2014
Susanne Fogger attends SRBIRT conference
UAB is one of eight institutions working as part of the Southeastern Consortium for Substance Abuse Training
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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 23, 2014
Opening the Door for Future Nurses
Terry Harrell gives so talented students without the means can pay for their education
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Valuable Resources
September 23, 2014
Giving Back for All She has Received
Judy Powell gives to prepare the next generation of nurses
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Valuable Resources
September 23, 2014
Genex Donation to Fund Student Scholarships
GENEX Services Inc. has awarded the UAB School of Nursing $20,000 in scholarship funds
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Valuable Resources
September 22, 2014
UAB SON Opens Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale Exhibit
This exhibit honors Barrett Brock MacKay, an alumna of the UAB School of Nursing and past Chair of the School’s Board of Visitors.
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September 22, 2014
The Scholarship Luncheon: An Annual Celebration of our Donor's Generosity
Scholarship donors, and current and past recipients, gathered at the Mountain Brook Country Club 5 to celebrate the UAB community’s continuous generosity and achievement. This event serves to honor our donors who have personally touched our students with their contributions.
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September 22, 2014
The No-Show Ball: an Exciting Fall Tradition
Committed to raising funds for UAB scholarships in pediatric nursing, the JBOV last year and this year has been focused on funding a scholarship in memory of brother-and-sister twin infants – the Seth Houston McCoin, Jr., and Elizabeth Morgan Endowed Scholarship in Pediatric Nursing.
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September 22, 2014
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation visits the UAB School of Nursing
Grants Program Director Lizzy Smith meets scholarship recipients, tours skills labs
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September 22, 2014
Scokels and Honeycutts Honored by Friends and Family
Endowed scholarship honors two couples, provides aid for students for years to come
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September 22, 2014
Pioneering in Advanced Practice Nursing
One of Alabama’s first nurse practitioners, Juanzetta Flowers is a member of the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors, former nurse practitioner at UAB’s medical school and retired faculty member
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September 22, 2014
In memory of BOV member, Joie Jones
BOV remembers beloved friend, member Joie Jones
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September 22, 2014
Celebrating the Luckie Legacy of Giving
The Luckie family legacy of support for the School of Nursing is “a treasure for our school and our students.”
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September 22, 2014
Alumna, Board of Visitors members use their annual gathering to help School
Annual event hosted by Barrett and Rick MacKay supports the Campaign for UAB
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September 22, 2014
Nancy Watts joins Board she calls "a great group of people"
Working for 35 years as a nurse, 24 years alongside her husband, Nancy Watts appreciates nursing and medicine as a family affair
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September 22, 2014
Melinda Helveston admires School's drive to be the best
The UAB School of Nursing is one of many beneficiaries of Melinda Helveston's kindness, giving
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September 22, 2014
Sisters sharing JBOV chair position
Kate Wood Hamilton and Sidney Wood Clapp team to take the helm of the JBOV
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September 22, 2014
Dr. Bruce Burns, Eileen Meyer share deep, mutual appreciation for each other's health care contributions
Bruce Burns gives to the School, honor's wife's service as a nurse
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September 22, 2014
Ashelynn Falkenberg understands the need for great nurses
Falkenberg's time in Leadership UAB, mother's example inspires her service
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Board of Visitors member Sue Ellen Lucas had a nursing role in the pioneering medical genetics program launched in Alabama in the late 1970s, saw the beginning of genetic education.
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September 22, 2014
A Gift That Inspires Others
How the Mitchell family gave its special vote of confidence to a Junior Board of Visitors mission - a mission born from the spirits of two sweet babies...
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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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September 19, 2014
UAB Gets Grant to Continue Interprofessional Education
The UAB School of Dentistry, in partnership with the UAB schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Optometry, received a $150,000 renewal grant through the DentaQuest Foundation to train professional students to work collaboratively and recognize when they should make referrals to other professions.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 19, 2014
Ph.D. student receives CertifiedBackground.com and AACN scholarship
UAB School of Nursing graduate student Bryan Wilbanks has been selected to receive the CertifiedBackground.com and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing scholarship based on merit and demonstrated leadership skills.
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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
September 19, 2014
Improving Veteran Care Through Research
Suzie Miltner, an assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing is passionate about veteran’s health care, and she has a personal understanding of what veterans need. She came to UAB to do a postdoctoral fellowship as a VA National Quality Scholar (VAQS). Today she is researching quality improvement initiatives for America’s veterans.
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Innovative Programs
June Cho has been awarded a five-year, $1.72 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development to study testosterone and cortisol levels in infant health and development.
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Sustainable Scholarship
Served as an environmental conservation volunteer in the South American nation of Paraguay
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