January 11, 2019
Recent grad passes nurse executive board exam
Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 26, 2018
Five questions with Norma Cuellar
PhD graduate serving a two-year term as President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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Global Leadership
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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Sustainable Scholarship
December 20, 2018
Turkman receives NPCRC grant
With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 11, 2018
Third-year PhD student presents at national conference
Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
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 04, 2018
SON, AirMed enter partnership
Partnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, training
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 20, 2018
Simulation Week Q&A with Penni Watts
Health Care Simulation Week is Sept. 17-21
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Innovative Programs
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 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 08, 2018
PhD students support nursing workforce
Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
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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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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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April 19, 2018
22 recognized at UAB honors convocation
Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships
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Innovative Programs
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
January 22, 2018
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
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Global Leadership
November 21, 2017
Wells transforming heart failure care
Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
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
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 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
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 12, 2017
Deupree among Top 50 Over 50
Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment
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Global Leadership
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
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 09, 2017
Scott, Sabrina Kopf bonded by marriage, nursing
Couple is first husband-wife team to graduate together from School's DNP Program
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Innovative Programs
July 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 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
Five recognized by AAOHN, Foundation
Heaton named Fellow, student, alumnae win awards, another student awarded scholarship at conference
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Innovative Programs
July 18, 2017
AANP inducts seven from School as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 33 the number of faculty, alumni who hold this designation
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Global Leadership
June 28, 2017
Touching lives through telehealth
White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
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
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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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
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
Associate professor serves as Nursing Discipline chair of international Children's Oncology Group
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Global Leadership
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
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Global Leadership
Deputy director believes 'think globally, act locally' should be way of life for everyone at the UAB School of Nursing
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Global Leadership
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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Diversity
February 24, 2017
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
Changing the lives of cancer survivors
Meneses honored with UAB Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award for a 40-year career focused on cancer survivorship
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Global Leadership
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
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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
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Sustainable Scholarship
PhD graduate receives group's 2016 Anna Mae Ericksen Award
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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
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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
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Global Leadership
December 09, 2016
Blakely honored by UAB Department of Psychology
UAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016
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Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Trio of UAB School of Nursing faculty recognized by UAB Center for Teaching and Learning
Iddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificates
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Valuable Resources
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
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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
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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
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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
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Global Leadership
Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System
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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
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Global Leadership
Three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate to encourage all nurses to be involved in ASNA
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
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Global Leadership
Three others with ties to the UAB School of Nursing also recognized for their statewide impact
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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.
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Global Leadership
October 13, 2016
UAB School of Nursing honors alumni at annual awards ceremony
Two-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
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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
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Taylor Hinkle, Jordan Barksdale will work in various ways to advance, strengthen alumni organization
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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
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October 04, 2016
Alumna named 2016 Distinguished Graduate by Florida State University College of Nursing
Dr. Sandra Dunbar selected in the Educator Category
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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
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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
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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"
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sustainable Scholarship
School of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research
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Diversity
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
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Global Leadership
Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough
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August 10, 2016
Nurse anesthesia student has 'amazing' experience in Honduras
Medical mission trip affords Muse opportunity for unique operating room experience
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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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Associate Professor named Gerontological Society of America Fellow, will embark on new Department of Defense research project
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Global Leadership
Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong
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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
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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
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Sustainable Scholarship
Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
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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
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Global Leadership
PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality
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Sustainable Scholarship
Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing
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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
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Valuable Resources
Award will help further her research into sleep issues in children with neurodevelopmental problems
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Sustainable Scholarship
Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'
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Global Leadership
Organization recognizes employers who support, value employment of U.S. service members
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Collaborative Partnerships
Made transition from resident in the School to VA co-director in less than three years
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Collaborative Partnerships
Strong relationships producing health care professionals who are well prepared to identify and care for veterans wherever they are
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Collaborative Partnerships
UAB School of Nursing colleagues mark special day with ceremony, reception
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Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
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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
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Collaborative Partnerships
Assistant professor serving as chair of statewide panel focusing on increasing the public's basic understanding of health information and services
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Collaborative Partnerships
Becomes first to occupy a new permanent nursing seat, will work to continue expanding the role of nurses
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Global Leadership
NINR diversity supplement will fund study of religion, relationships among African American heart-failure patients, their caregivers and their clinicians
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Sustainable Scholarship
Support from UAB Graduate School provides 'elite educational experiences that enrich not only students, but UAB as a whole'
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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
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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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Professor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'
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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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Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV
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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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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead project to establish urgent care clinic in East Lake
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School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
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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
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Associate Professor appointed to committees for MedBiquitous, AAMI
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Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
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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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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
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Collaborative Partnerships
February 24, 2016
Talley studying effects of Community Health Advisors on diabetes care
Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant
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February 18, 2016
Roche, Wingo receive CTL grant to research Kaizen game
School of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potential
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Innovative Programs
February 15, 2016
Watts receives prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
School's Director of Clinical Simulation is group's 18th Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced worldwide
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Global Leadership
February 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
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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
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February 02, 2016
Holland elected to NPWH leadership post
Says its an exciting time to be a women's health nurse practitioner
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Global Leadership
January 26, 2016
National nursing informatics group selects Moss paper as one of top 5 most influential of 2015
Study defined decision-support tools for medication administration safety in acute-care settings
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Global Leadership
January 20, 2016
Shirey named editor-in-chief of Journal for Healthcare Quality
Appointment to position with the official publication of the National Association of Healthcare Quality is a dream come true for longtime author, editor
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Acknowledges significant contributions from four special members
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January 15, 2016
Vance paper recognized by JANAC among its 2015 best
UAB School of Nursing professor adds to already impressive personal databank of research on aging and HIV
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Global Leadership
Four-time graduate of UAB School of Nursing to serve two-year term as president
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Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
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Global Leadership
January 12, 2016
Sargent, Young receive national honors
Awards shine light on two expected to make their mark in field of psychiatric care
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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
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Global Leadership
November 20, 2015
Dr. Larry Dossey to present lecture on integrative medicine Dec. 3
Author of 12 books dealing with consciousness, spirituality, and healing, including The New York Times bestseller “Healing Words: The Power Of Prayer And The Practice Of Medicine,” and most recently “One Mind: How Our Mind Is Part Of A Greater Consciousness And Why It Matters”
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November 19, 2015
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
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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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November 19, 2015
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awards
Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support
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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
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November 04, 2015
Dunn to serve on national nurse-midwife committee
Will try to help increase membership, raise awareness of services CNMs perform
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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 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
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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 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 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”
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UAB School of Nursing alumna Lindsey Harris cited by National Black Nurses Association for clinical excellence, patient advocacy and mentorship
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Global Leadership
Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
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Global Leadership
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.
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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
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
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 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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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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February 27, 2015
April 18, School hosting YBCSN Workshop
Breast cancer risk and genetics, families, relationships are topics at the third Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network workshop in Birmingham
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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 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
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
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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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 13, 2015
Continuing a family’s legacy of service
Webster Ray is motivated to serve by seeing worthy causes up close.
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Valuable Resources
One of the founding members of the Board of Visitors in 1992, Anita Smith has had a front-row seat for the health care revolution that has taken place in Birmingham and around the state over the past five decades.
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Valuable Resources
December 18, 2014
New BOV Chair and Co-Chair
Effective December 4, 2014 at the winter meeting of the Board of Visitors (BOV), Barbara O’Neal Eddleman becomes the BOV’s 10th Chair. Joining her in leading the Board in the Co-Chair role is Dr. Douglas C. “Doug” Tilt, a BOV member since 2007.
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Valuable Resources
December 17, 2014
Leaders who have paved the way
Since its founding almost 23 years ago, the Board of Visitors has had outstanding leadership. The following profiles honor those dedicated individuals who have wisely led the Board thus far on its journey of supporting the UAB School of Nursing.
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Valuable Resources
December 01, 2014
Board Member Profile: Rita Spencer
For 27 years, Rita Ingalls Spencer knew the fulfillment of taking care of children and adolescents at the Birmingham-based children’s medical center now known as Children’s of Alabama.
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Valuable Resources
November 30, 2014
No-Show Ball: Exceeding a goal
The 2014 No-Show Ball fundraiser hosted by the Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) was a success, exceeding the goal set by JBOV members.
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Valuable Resources
November 03, 2014
Junior Board of Visitors Welcomes Four New Members
The Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) welcomes new members Elizabeth Riddle, Kelli Fleming, Tim Hennessy, Jr. and Ken Taylor.
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Valuable Resources
November 01, 2014
His Investment in Caring Nurses
For 34 years, Jack W. Trigg, Jr., MD, practiced internal medicine in the Birmingham area. He was a member of a group practice that long was called Southside Internists and then, following a merger with another group Southview Medical Group.
During those years Trigg developed a deep appreciation for roles that nurses play in patient care. “Who really looks after you when you are sick and in the hospital? The nurses,” he said.
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Valuable Resources
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 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
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
A New BOV Member and a New Fundraiser
The Board of Visitors (BOV) has a new member –Eileen S. Meyer –and Eileen and husband Dr. Bruce E. Burns, a BOV member since 2012, have added a fundraiser to ways they support the UAB School of Nursing.
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Valuable Resources
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
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
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 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 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
March 19, 2014
Turner-Henson receives leading SNRS award
Honored for her leadership, contribution to society, and promotion of nursing and health care research
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 05, 2013
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA
Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2013
Rice Named Chair-Elect
Responsibilities include strategic planning, leading meetings, serving as representative to the National Nursing Research Roundtable
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Global Leadership
December 04, 2013
Fogger elected to Addiction Society Board
More than 30 years experience as a psychiatric/mental health nurse
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Global Leadership
December 04, 2013
Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNP
Award honors work as nurse educator; will respresent southeast for NANNP
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Global Leadership
October 18, 2013
UAB's Hodges elected to AWHONN Board of Directors
Hidges has been an active member of AWHONN since 1998
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Global Leadership
May 20, 2013
Holland named to national board
Aimee Holland will sit on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
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Global Leadership
The UAB School of Nursing has received four grants totaling $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund graduate student studies that will help put hundreds of advanced practice nurses and nursing faculty into the Alabama workforce over the next four years.
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Innovative Programs
March 19, 2013
Phillips earns national occupational health award
Phillips is an expert in occupational health and safety
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Global Leadership
