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Faculty recognized by JANAC

Contributions to AIDS Care research recognized nationally

PhD student receives F31 grant

NIH grant to support Stockdill’s continued doctoral study in palliative care

Ending obesity in African Americans

Pam Bowen receives $50,000 pilot grant to study Fitbit use to increase physical activity, improve lifestyle behaviors to improve health of African American women

Aroke named NIH research scholar

Attends National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) summer research institute as 2019 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

$1.13M HRSA grant combats opioid crisis

Partners nursing, social work to create interprofessional care providers for opioid use disorder

Currie wins HPNA poster award

Research on neonatal ICU palliative care access in minority and rural deep south populations honored at Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses

Kempf receives $16M NIH grant

Healthy aging among individuals living with HIV focus of study

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

Ladores recognized by Philippine Nurses

Associate Professor Sigrid Ladores receives 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of America.

NIH Funding Increases, School ranks 14th

UAB School of Nursing increased its NIH funding for fiscal year 2018 and maintains its 14th ranking by the Blue Ridge Institute

NIH grant studying cognitive aging in African Americans

Wheeler developing tailored educational information and activities to encourage healthy behaviors to promote healthy cognitive aging.

PhD student receives award for research poster

Kristin Ashley presents, receives poster award at the AAOHN National Conference.

NIH grant examining fertility preservation counseling for women with cystic fibrosis

Ladores focusing on understudied area with goal of developing clinical practice guidelines for fertility preservation conversations across transplant population

Workshop supports faculty scholarship

The Writing Envelope workshop provides innovative space for scholarly writing.

Meneses receives posthumous lifetime achievement award from ONS

Recognized for contributions and service to ONS, dedication and compassionate work as nurse oncologist

Two-time alumna elected AANA Vice President

Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

First-year PhD student wins oncology scholarship

Hendricks awarded Oncology Nursing Foundation Doctoral Research Scholarship

Shirey is AONE Nurse Researcher of the Year

Shirey recognized for contribution to nursing research

PhD student receives inaugural ALN scholarship

Corey Lofton is first Alabama League of Nursing doctoral level scholarship recipient

Turkman receives NPCRC grant

With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.

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Faculty extending impact as national nurse leaders
Faculty are making an impact across national organizations, leading the profession and their peers
Lee selected as NLN program evaluation team leader
Will oversee accreditation of schools of nursing
Aroke named to AANA Foundation Board
Will champion advancements in anesthesia research and education
Faculty appointed to NAFNP leadership
NAFNP was founded to represent and serve family nurse practitioners
Faculty, students serve in NAPNAP national, state leadership
Join faculty on executive boards in the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Bordelon named NLN Fellow
Providing visionary leadership in nursing education
Faculty, alumni named inaugural ADLN Fellows
Recognizing nurse leaders for contributions to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion
Grau named NAHN President-Elect
Term begins in July 2024
Bowen is NAPNAP President-Elect
Three-year term began July 1
Watts is INACSL President-Elect
Assumes role in June 2024
AANP recognizes faculty, alumni, PhD student
Faculty member, PhD student to be inducted as Fellows, others honored for excellence
House selected for AANP Executive Leadership Program
Equips participants to lead across diverse settings to transform health and health care
Holland re-elected to NONPF leadership position
Advancing excellence in nurse practitioner education
Lee, Watts named NAP Fellows
Recognized for leadership in nursing
Bowers named NPAA Outstanding Faculty
Faculty, alumni also elected to NPAA executive board
Nelson-Brantley is President-Elect of ALSN
Assumes role in January 2024
Nu at-Large Chapter recognized by Sigma
Chapter Key Award commends strong leadership, collaboration
McMullan is NBCRNA President
Promoting patient safety, high quality credentialing programs for nurse anesthesia
Boldly blazing forward to transform health
Advocacy, leadership is the focus of new initiative
Baker named Health and Aging Policy Fellow
Developing leaders focused on changing policy to improve the lives of older Americans
Faculty, alumna recognized by NLN
Named 2023 Academy of Nursing Education Fellows
Faculty, students and alumni receive NBNA honors
Awards and scholarships recognize excellence, NBNA bids farewell to UAB’s Martha Dawson as 13th President
Faculty, alumni named 2023 AAN Fellows
AAN recognizes three faculty and three alumni
Jordan elected to NAPNAP Board
Term began July 1
Baucom joins Alabama Rural Health Association Board
Advocating for rural health needs across Alabama
AANP recognizes faculty, alumni
Two faculty members, one alumna to be inducted as Fellows, another alumna honored for excellence
School earns seventh consecutive PAHO/WHO redesignation
Marks 30th year of PAHO/WHO affiliation
Holley receives ACNM Excellence in Teaching Award
Recognizing excellence in midwifery education and practice
Patrician, Mook receive AONL honors
Awards recognize achievements and contributions to the nursing leadership community
Shirey named to Hall of Fame Board
Helping select Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame inductees for outstanding contributions to state
Shirey, Grau advocate for Hispanic health policy
Supporting the expansion of the nursing workforce and increasing access to culturally sensitive care for vulnerable populations
Aroke advances anesthesia education in Cameroon
Cameroon Conference of Nurse Anesthetists provides training for nurse anesthetists
Markaki leads international nursing network
Promoting collaboration of nurses and midwives in the Americas
House selected for AAENP Board
Promoting high quality, evidence-based practice for nurse practitioners providing emergency care
McMullan is NBCRNA Vice President
Promoting patient safety, high quality credentialing programs for nurse anesthesia
Smith serves as NAPNAP Student Ambassador
One of 12 chosen nationwide
Yerdon named ALANA Director
Hopes to influence and promote the nurse anesthesia profession
Hallman is AAENP President-Elect
Assumes the position of President in November 2023
Pair recognized for impact on women’s health
Named Fellow of the Academy of Urologic Nurses and Associates
Lee co-chairs committee on obesity care
The goal of the Nurses Obesity Network is to improve awareness and care
Harper receives lifetime achievement award
Loretta Ford Lifetime Achievement Award
Faculty, Alumni named 2022 AAN Fellows
AAN recognizes five alumni and six faculty
Faculty named AANA Fellows
Aroke, McMullan named to second class of American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Fellows
Dawson receives ANA President’s Award
Recognizes work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion
NAPNAP recognizes UABSON faculty
Faculty receive honors, serve on committees and advisory board
Watts recognized for leadership during pandemic
Receives inaugural INACSL award for ‘work above and beyond the call of duty’
Bordelon elected AAMN Vice President
Term begins in October
ALN grant enhances education
Pair makes strides to assess diversity, equity and inclusion curriculum in WHNP track
Bowen named distinguished nursing alumna
Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion honored by Columbia University
Lee selected for NLN leadership program

Associate Professor is one of 23 named to 2022 LEAD program
Faculty shine at NONPF Conference
Bordelon named NONPF rising star, Holland named to board of directors
Shorten named NAP Fellow
National Academies of Practice works to further interprofessional practice, collaboration
Wilson receives global informatics award
Recognized as worldwide leader in nursing informatics
Addressing violence against women during the pandemic
PAHO/WHOCC creates domestic violence resources for health care providers
Nichols Named FLN Chair of the AACN
Connecting nurse educators across the country
Shirey receives NPAA Power of One Award
Among six from SON recognized for leadership, service to the profession
Bowen discusses health inequities
Brings pediatric perspective to National Academy of Medicine Future of Nursing podcast
Grau recognized by NAHN
Janie Menchaca Wilson Leadership Award recognizes service, leadership
McMullan recognized by ALANA
Receives 2021 Award for Outstanding Advocacy & Service
Wilbanks named to AANA Foundation Board

Bryan Wilbanks advancing nurse anesthesia as part of AANA Foundation Board, research training program
Faculty, student leading in PNAAL

UABSON members make their mark in Philippine Nurses Association of Alabama
Watts named SSH Fellow

International honor recognizes impact on simulation, health care
School receives third AAMN award

American Association of Men in Nursing names School best for men in nursing
Nu at-Large Chapter recognized by Sigma

Chapter Key Award commends strong leadership, collaboration
McMullan continues NBCRNA board role

Promoting patient safety, high quality credentialing programs for nurse anesthesia
Combs named to AACN Digital Academy

AACN initiative promotes digital learning, innovation
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Avery making mark on global board

Elected to Association of Graduate Regulatory Educators board of directors
Faculty, alumni named state’s top nurses

Recognition highlights nurses making a difference in community, health
Faculty, alumni named 2021 AAN Fellows
Thirteen UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumni named FAAN
Dawson is NBNA President for 2nd term

Will build upon first term achievements, tackle new challenges
Bowen is inaugural DEI associate dean

Felesia Bowen is first dedicated leader for diversity, equity, inclusion work that began in 2019
Faculty, alumni on racism commission

Dawson is a co-lead and Smith serving as member on National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing
Baker named GAPNA President

Through a one-year term, Baker will lead Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
AANP inducts alumna as Fellow
Faculty members also recognized by AANP for outstanding achievements as nurse practitioners
Harper to retire after 16 years as dean

Transition begins in January 2022 with full retirement in Spring; Moneyham to serve
Faculty, alumni recognized by NBNA

National Black Nurses Association honors individuals for excellence in teaching, research
Faculty, alumni are inaugural AANA Fellows
Bryan Wilbanks, Larry Hornsby and Heather Rankin to be inducted as inaugural AANA Fellows
Miltner appointed to Endowed Professorship

Named second holder of Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professorship in Nursing
PhD student named ANA/AACN student ambassador

Shameka Rogers Phillips named to Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation program
Jordan is on new NAPNAP committee

Inaugural committee to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion
Aroke is president of Cameroonian Nurses Association

Goals include benchmarking study of Cameroon’s needs, state of anesthesia care.
Hodges recognized by NONPF

Named National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Outstanding Faculty Practice Award winner for 2021
McPeters is President-Elect of ALN

Alabama League for Nursing term began earlier this year; will become ALN president in March 2022
Dawson is on Health Equity Advisory Council

$75 million Direct Relief Funf for Health Equity supporting community organizations addressing social, health and economic inequities
Faculty, alumni recognized by AANP for excellence

Aimee Holland, Eileen Meyer and Heather Jackson receive 2021 Alabama Award of Excellence from American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Chapman Lambert on social determinants panel

Associate Professor serving on national panel discussion regarding HIV risk in Black communities
Graduate students help those in need

Nursing Graduate Student Association Raises Money for Blazer Kitchen
Bowen named to national advisory board

Pam Bowen Appointed to National RCMAR Scientist Advisory Board
Harper named UAB honorary alumna

Has been UABSON dean since 2005
Puga is on national science committee

National Academies of Sciences committee set to establish framework for behavioral science research
DNP Student John Park named AANA Foundation Student Advocate

Nurse Anesthesia Pathway student will serve as a student liaison between the Foundation and school’s anesthesia students
Faculty, student recognized as state’s top nurses

This is Alabama highlights nursing accomplishments, exceptional leaders at virtual awards ceremony
School launches free, online quality improvement course

Webinar for 1,000+ worldwide "Quality Improvement in Nursing Education: Future perspectives in the post-pandemic era" kicked off three-part series from the School’s PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center for International Nursing
Markaki is chair of international nursing group

Associate Professor, PAHO/WHOCC co-director to serve as chair, chair-elect of Pan American Nursing and Midwifery Collaborating Centers Network
Faculty, alumni named 2020 AAN Fellows

Number of UAB School of Nursing FAAN inductees rises to more than 90
Bakitas named Interim Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship

Has sustained scholarship in pain and palliative care science, leading to fundamental practice and policy changes
Dawson participates in national panel on COVID, race

Martha Dawson, faculty and president of NBNA, participates on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Roundtable
Aroke receives Didactic Instructor of the Year from AANA

Students nominated Aroke for American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Wilson named IMIA-NI Representative

Marisa Wilson will represent Nursing Informatics for US to the Internal Medical Informatics Association.
Kempf is on county's COVID-19 taskforce
Professor Mirjam-Colette Kempf serving on Jefferson County COVID-19 task force
PhD student on inaugural state committee

PhD student on inaugural state committee
Aroke presenting at AANA Annual Congress

Assistant professor to give the Goldie D. Brangman lecture
Nurse anesthesia students, faculty shine

Scholarships, college bowl victory and national presentation among highlights at AANA conference
Associate professor named associate editor

Loretta Lee named associate editor for Journal of Ethnicity & Health
Improving mental health care
McGuinness leaves lasting impact on health access and education
Holland recognized for innovation

Honored by Vanderbilt SON for increasing access to specialty care for women
5 Questions with Martha Dawson

New NBNA President discusses importance of diversity, goals for new role
3 named to executive leadership roles

Vance, Childs, Shorten are accomplished internal leaders, experienced educators and researchers
Recognized for impact on men in nursing

School cited as AAMN Best School for Men for efforts in recruiting, retaining male students, faculty
Watts receives recognition for simulation leadership

Outstanding contributions recognized with INACSL Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award
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.
Bowen named to obesity task force

Bowen using role to work toward a healthier Alabama
Dawson elected president of NBNA

Well-recognized career in nursing and health systems leadership spans more than 40 years as Dawson takes the helm of National Black Nurses Association Inc.
Two-time alumna elected AANA Vice President

Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Wilson in inaugural class of AMIA Fellows

Marisa Wilson is a national leader in informatics and its translation
Faculty, alumni among 2019 AANP Fellows

Hodges, Talley, Young and Ng inducted at June meeting of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Doctoral student earns executive credential

Second-year DNP student named fellow of national organization
Expanding School's global footprint
School builds on international focus through Global Health Task Force.
Childs receives distinguished alumni award from alma mater

Recognized for excellence in minority health research
Baker receives multiple honors

Associate professor named distinguished educator, serving terms on multiple boards
Celebrating 60 years of Sigma at UAB
UAB School of Nursing celebrates 60th anniversary of nursing honor society chapter at Alumni Night
Expanding collaboration in Jamaica
Research, education part of expanding partnership at sister WHO Collaborating Center
Five questions with Norma Cuellar
PhD graduate serving a two-year term as President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Serving through MedHope Africa
BSN graduate Sirena Rabb details her opportunity to serve and learn with MedHope Africa.
Forging the Future of Nursing

A new building is only the beginning for UAB School of Nursing
House appointed to two national working groups

Serving emergency nurse practitioners nationwide
Selleck recognized for service

Cynthia Selleck receives Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award, School’s first
Three alumni earn state nurse practitioner awards
State organizations recognize UAB alumni and faculty for excellence, advocacy
McMullan tapped for competitive NLN program
One of 56 international nurse educators selected for initiative of the NLN Center for Transformational Leadership
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
McMullan elected to NBCRNA board
Term begins in August 2018
School mourns loss of pivotal leader
Jean Kelley shaped School’s the graduate program, laid foundation of excellence still enjoyed today
Four inducted as AANP fellows
Prestigious designation awarded to three alumni and one faculty
Three DNP students earn scholarships
Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
UAB School of Nursing mourns passing of beloved Associate Dean Dr. Karen Meneses
Leaves indelible mark on science, nursing and the community
School joins campaign to advance nursing
UAB School of Nursing joins, supports global campaign to advance role of nurses in health care
School ranked 8th for graduate, DNP programs

U.S. News & World Report ranks graduate and doctor of nursing practice programs 8th nationally; two graduate specialties in top 10, two in top 15
Fogger honored by addiction society
Recognized for years of service to society, profession
Enhancing quality, safety nationally
Patrician, Miltner head new QSEN initiative based at School
The right way to wash your hands
Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illness
Wilson tapped for informatics board
Elected to two-year term leading accreditation standards for informatics, information management programs
Shirey named to health care board
Serving two-year term on National Association for Healthcare Quality board
National voice for women's health
Holland chairing National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health Board of Directors
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
Bakitas receives Debra Sivesind Career Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions to palliative care
Impacting Alabama's health care
School has been at forefront of expansion of nurse practitioner role in the state
Patrician named Booth Endowed Chair
Former Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor is second holder of chair named for School's third dean
Serve Africa Day impacting health care globally
School's students, faculty, staff donate time to prepare MedHope Africa for Ugandan mission
Two faculty elected to state board
Jordan and McPeters to serve on state nurse practitioner board
Meneses appointed to NINR position
Associate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing Research
Turner-Henson leads by example
Professor one of 12 receiving 2017 UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching
McGuinness honored by alma mater
Department chair, professor recognized as "a master teacher of nurses"
Patrician honored for collaboration
Sam Brown Bridge Builder Award recognizes development of interprofessional collaborations, campus partnerships
Impacting dementia care
Jablonski among 23 nominated for "Health Care Professional of the Year" Award
Four named to Nursing Hall of Fame
Moneyham, Adams, Beard and Stanton recognized for contributions to nursing, health care in Alabama
Vance honored by UAB Psychology
Receives distinguished alumni award for scientific research and accomplishments
Deupree among Top 50 Over 50
Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment
Alumna recognized for leadership
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Turnham state award winner
Hallman named AEN Fellow
As one of 163 worldwide, Hallman recognized for substantial contributions to emergency nursing
Partnership presentation places 2nd
Poe, Polancich poster presentation shines spotlight on UAB Nursing Partnership at QSEN National Forum
Three from School named Academy Fellows
One faculty member, two alumnae to be inducted at AAN annual conference
AANP inducts seven from School as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 33 the number of faculty, alumni who hold this designation
Impactful nurse practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Talley state award winner
Shining example of oncology nursing
Edwards named Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Ending violence against women
Professor Pat Speck receives End Violence Against Women International's 2017 Professional Impact Award
Alumna receives prestigious award from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Joanne Disch named recipient of the Geraldine 'Polly' Bednash Lectureship Award
Leading sustainable health care, social change
MSN students Cassidy, Pattison named 2017-18 Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
Advancing health globally
The UAB School of Nursing's leadership stretches throughout the nation and across the globe.
Legacy of leadership in professional, personal life for nursing alumna
Hodges' leadership in nursing extends to daughter, son
Jablonski impacting future dementia care
World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students
Dawson receives 2017 AONE Prism Diversity Award
Assistant professor honored for long track record of working to promote diversity, inclusivity
Landier makes advancing pediatric oncology nursing her life's work
Associate professor serves as Nursing Discipline chair of international Children's Oncology Group
Faculty members Hodges, Knight honored by Alabama League for Nursing
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
Baker receives National Council of State Boards of Nursing appointment
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
School rises again in U.S. News & World Report rankings
13th overall puts School among top five public Schools of Nursing in nation
Markaki focused on expanding PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center influence at home
Deputy director believes 'think globally, act locally' should be way of life for everyone at the UAB School of Nursing
Gakumo named 2017 President's Diversity Champion Award winner
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
Nurse Anesthesia student John Woods devoted to helping others
Program preparing missionary, U.S. Naval reservist for next step in a life of service
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
American Cancer Society honors Walker
One of six health care professionals given Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award
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
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
Alumna Fahs honored by Rural Nurse Organization for outstanding leadership
PhD graduate receives group's 2016 Anna Mae Ericksen Award
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
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
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
Sharpe reelected to National Association of Neonatal Nurses post
Assistant professor to serve second two-year term on group's Board of Directors
Environmental Protection Agency names Turner-Henson Child's Environmental Health Hero
Professor recognized for visionary leadership in protecting children's health
Alumna Rebecca Huie to serve as Alabama State Nurses Association president
Three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate to encourage all nurses to be involved in ASNA
Baker continues her work with Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
Morrison, Selleck among those honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
Three others with ties to the UAB School of Nursing also recognized for their statewide impact
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.
Alumna named 2016 Distinguished Graduate by Florida State University College of Nursing
Dr. Sandra Dunbar selected in the Educator Category
Alumna named nurse anesthesia program administrator for Florida State University Panama City
Lt. Col. Stacey VanDyke fills administrator role following her Air Force career
Horns named North Carolina Hospital Association's 2016 Meritorious Service Award winner
Alumna receives honor for advancing excellence in patient care, education, research
Nurse anesthesia student has 'amazing' experience in Honduras
Medical mission trip affords Muse opportunity for unique operating room experience
Jablonski achieves more milestones in field of aging, dementia
Associate Professor named Gerontological Society of America Fellow, will embark on new Department of Defense research project
UAB School of Nursing faculty presenting at international cancer conference
Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong
Faculty, PhD student represent School at Thailand health care conference
Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
AANP inducts UAB School of Nursing alumnae as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 24 the number of faculty, alumni who now hold prestigious designation
Bakitas named MHRC Barkley Excellence in Mentoring Award winner
Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'
Nurse Anesthesia Specialty Track retains IFNA Level #2 Recognition
Remains one of only six in U.S. with prestigious International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists designation
25th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture set for June 8
Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
School of Nursing Dean Harper joins UAB Health System Board
Becomes first to occupy a new permanent nursing seat, will work to continue expanding the role of nurses
Holland receives inaugural NONPF Rising Star Award
Recognizes faculty members who has demonstrated 'extraordinary promise' within first five years of academic career
Bowers selected UAB School of Nursing's first Alabama Schweitzer Fellow
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead project to establish urgent care clinic in East Lake
ONS, HPNA honor Bakitas for continued impact on palliative care field
School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
Baker honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Also appointed to Hartford Center national expert panel on gerontological nursing
Wilson setting national standards in health information technology
Associate Professor appointed to committees for MedBiquitous, AAMI
Dunn to serve Alabama Office of Women's Health in two capacities
Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
Alumnus receives NPAA 2015 Outstanding Regional Nurse Practitioner Award
Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, AAHIVE, earned his PhD from the School in 2013
UAB Nurse Anesthesia Update set for April 16
Attendees can earn 11 CEUs, including 3 Pharmacology credits
Alumna Theeck receives the 2016 AANP Alabama Clinical Excellence Award
Chosen based on dedication, enthusiasm and extraordinary procedural and diagnostic skills.
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
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
Holland elected to NPWH leadership post
Says its an exciting time to be a women's health nurse practitioner
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
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
Alumna Burrow named president of Central Alabama Community College
Selected based on two-plus years of successful leadership, service as interim president
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
Gibbons Hallman to lead state Emergency Nurse Association organization
Four-time graduate of UAB School of Nursing to serve two-year term as president
Annual Dr. Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair in Nursing Lecture set for Feb. 10
Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
Sargent, Young receive national honors
Awards shine light on two expected to make their mark in field of psychiatric care
Alumna and Visiting Professor named president of Gadsden State Community College
Lavender has served as interim president since September 2014
Hodges appointed to advisory post with NONPF
Will provide insight to help shape the organization’s bylaws
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
Speck receives 2015 Ann Burgess Forensic Nursing Research Award from IAFN
She is an internationally recognized family nurse practitioner and researcher in public health-forensic nursing practice
Morrison serving in advisory role to Alabama Board of Nursing
Advisory Council for Advanced Practice provides input on policies, procedures, issues related to advance practice in Alabama
Fogger receives high honor from International Nurses Society on Addictions
Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization
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
Walker president-elect of oncology nursing foundation
Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013
Dunn to serve on national nurse-midwife committee
Will try to help increase membership, raise awareness of services CNMs perform
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
Wilson receives 2015 Distinguished Educator Award from Birmingham UNA-USA
Honored for her leadership and dedication to international nursing education and continuing efforts to raise intercultural understanding within the health-care field
Enah to serve on Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Editorial Board
Program of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection
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
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
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
Nine from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Four faculty members and five alumni from the UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
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.
Harper named to Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
Dean Doreen Harper is a 2015 inductee into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
UAB School of Nursing named top value nurse anesthesia program in U.S.
UAB School of Nursing has been ranked No. 6 in the “Top 30 Most Affordable Certified Nurse Anesthetist Programs 2015” by professional web site
Assistant Professor earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award
Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics
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
Alumna Carol Ratcliffe named NBNA 2015 Nurse Educator of the Year
UAB School of Nursing alumna Carol Ratcliffe credited by NBNA for outstanding contributions to professional and patient education
Sixteen faculty and alumni honored by B-Metro
B-Metro Nursing Excellence faculty and alumni award recipients honored for leadership, innovation and expertise
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”
Alumna named NBNA 2015 Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lindsey Harris cited by National Black Nurses Association for clinical excellence, patient advocacy and mentorship
Hodges, Holland named top professors by professional web site
Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
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.
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
Alumna Lindsey Harris named ASNA President-elect
UAB School of Nursing alumna to serve as President-elect of Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA)
Patrician receives 2015 AcademyHealth Mentorship Award
Nomination letter cited Patrician for conveying the discipline, zeal and excitement of scientific inquiry to her DNP and PhD students
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.
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.
DNP, PhD graduates lead national organizations
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), which holds it annual meeting this week - June 9 through 14 - and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) both count UAB School of Nursing alumni among its presidential ranks.
Study Away experience empowering, humbling for students
As preparations are being made for students in a community health course to travel to the Dominican Republic in Fall 2015, six UAB School of Nursing students that made the last trip are reflecting on their journey and welcoming one of the group’s hosts to campus June 10.
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
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
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
Alumna Gibson-Young receives 2015 NONPF Outstanding Researcher Award
Alumna Linda Gibson-Young receives the Outstanding Researcher Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
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
Alumna selected for Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership Program
DNP graduate Shelby Polk participating in year-long innovative and integrated learning experience for advanced practice nurses
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
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
Alumna Mary de Chesnay earns national book award
"Nursing Research Using Ethnography: Qualitative Designs and Methods" honored by AJN as book of the year
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
Rice receives prestigious SNRS research award
Marti Rice recognized by Southern Nursing Research Society for outstanding leadership, contributions, promotion of nursing, health care research
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
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
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
UAB SNA members sell CardioGrams in celebration of Valentine’s Day

UAB Student Nurses Association sell CardioGrams as Valentine’s Day fundraiser
Somerall receives AANP State Award
Somerall honored for advocacy of nurse practitioner prescriptive authority for scheduled medications, service to NPAA and state medical board
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
Grau named Associate of ACC
Instructor Grace Grau named American College of Cardiology Associate
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
Rice elected Leadership Council Chair of CANS
Marti Rice assumes role of CANS Chair of Leadership Council
Natalie Baker elected Chair of GAPNA Education Committee
Assistant Professor Natalie Baker assumed role of GAPNA Education Committee Chair in September of 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
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.
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)
DNP Alumna named NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
DNP Alumna inducted into the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education
Harper to serve on VA National Academic Affiliations Council
Harper receives appointment to Department of Veterans Affairs' National Academic Affiliations Council
Three UAB School of Nursing faculty members, alumna honored by NPAA
Brenda Iddins, Aimee Holland, Nancy Turnham and Joy Deupree receive NPAA awards
UAB School of Nursing celebrates inductees at AAN Alumni and Friends Reception
One faculty member and three alumni from the UAB School of Nursing honored at AAN Alumni and Friends Reception
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)
Five faculty honored by B-Metro
Nominees cited for dedication, compassion and leadership include faculty, alumni and students
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
Michael Humber named president-elect of the ALANA
Michael Humber will serve as president-elect of the ALANA
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
UAB School of Nursing ranked top social media friendly nursing school
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
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
Glenda Smith elected to AFPNP Board of Directors
Glenda Smith represents the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners as member-at-large
Faculty and students attend AANA annual congress
Several faculty members and students attended the NPAA annual congress and honored student awardee
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.
Pryor receives 2014 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Recognized during 2014 Faculty Awards Convocation
Moneyham receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
Honored at an alumni brunch June 21 during the school’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Wilson selected to serve on international nursing panel
Ultimate goal is to improve global health
Holland receives AWHONN Award of Excellence
Honored for her dedication to improving the lives of women and newborns through community service
Jennan Phillips appointed to task force
Phillips and colleagues will examine worker impairment from marijuana use
Langston receives ACC “Volunteer of the Year” award
Langston has served the chapter in a variety of leadership roles
Four from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Fellows represent variety of interests in education, research and service
Bakitas named top professor by professional web site
Bakitas honored for dedication to teaching advanced practice nurses
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
Susanne Fogger attends SRBIRT conference
UAB is one of eight institutions working as part of the Southeastern Consortium for Substance Abuse Training
Sharpe named to NANN Board of Directors
NANN addresses educational and practice needs within the evolving specialty of neonatal nursing
Shirey receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
Shirey is an internationally recognized expert in leadership and management
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Louisville School of Nursing
Heaton earned her master's at University of Louisville
Dawson appointed to ANA Workgroup
Revising the 2009 Nursing Administration Scope and Standards publication
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Kentucky
Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA

Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
Rice Named Chair-Elect

Responsibilities include strategic planning, leading meetings, serving as representative to the National Nursing Research Roundtable
Fogger elected to Addiction Society Board
More than 30 years experience as a psychiatric/mental health nurse
Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNP
Award honors work as nurse educator; will respresent southeast for NANNP
UAB School of Nursing's Dawson elected secretary of NBNA, president of BRONL
Installed during the NBNA's 41st Annual Institute and Conference
UAB's Hodges elected to AWHONN Board of Directors
Hidges has been an active member of AWHONN since 1998
Shirey begins term as ABNS president
Shirey elected president of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS)
Alexandrov Receives Top Award from AACN
Alexandrov is a clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care nursing, with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics
Holland named to national board
Aimee Holland will sit on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
Patrician named to national committee
Patrician is a recognized expert in quality and safety
Walker elected to position in Oncology Nursing Society

Deborah Walker is an advanced practice nurse in adult hematology/oncology
Phillips earns national occupational health award
Phillips is an expert in occupational health and safety
Wiser receives 2013 Presidential Diversity Award
Wiser serves the School in the Office of Research and Scholarship
Global Classroom
Promoting Enhanced Research Capacity for Global Health (PERC) was funded by a challenge grant from The Fogarty International Center of The National Institutes of Health
PhD student receives outstanding nurse practitioner award
Louise O'Keefe recognized by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama

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