April 25, 2019
Ladores recognized for mentorship
Associate professor receives awards from two UAB groups
Published in
Distinguished Faculty
April 08, 2019
Graduates continue growing through residency
Cahaba Medical Care residency offers additional knowledge, experience
Published in
Valuable Resources
January 25, 2019
Health systems leadership and administration pathway creating highly educated thought leaders
The School is contributing to strong nursing leaders through its MSN and DNP health systems leadership pathways.
Published in
Innovative Programs
January 18, 2019
Partnership ‘a win for both schools’
UAB School of Nursing, Birmingham-Southern College come together to expand nursing pipeline.
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Collaborative Partnerships
January 11, 2019
Recent grad passes nurse executive board exam
Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
December 21, 2018
Alumna named finalist for CF research award
Bray named semi-finalist for research award at North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
December 18, 2018
Forging the Future of Nursing
A new building is only the beginning for UAB School of Nursing
Published in
Global Leadership
December 11, 2018
Third-year PhD student presents at national conference
Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
December 06, 2018
PhD student is first from RN-BSN mobility
Lofton plans to research demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis
Published in
Valuable Resources
November 12, 2018
Second-year PhD student wins research award
Wells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
November 08, 2018
Alumni providing care across populations
Learn more about graduates of the UAB School of Nursing's Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Specialty.
Published in
Innovative Programs
October 29, 2018
House appointed to two national working groups
Serving emergency nurse practitioners nationwide
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Global Leadership
October 22, 2018
School builds on strengths of #2 Nursing Administration program to lead Nursing Informatics innovations
The UAB School of Nursing is leading a new era in nursing education through nursing informatics.
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Innovative Programs
October 16, 2018
Grant to fund bleeding control education
Multi-school, grant-funded initiative will help spread bleeding control training across Birmingham.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 04, 2018
SON, AirMed enter partnership
Partnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, training
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 26, 2018
Graduate student support reaches $4.6 million
School of Nursing once again sees increase in funding to support graduate students, reaching $4.6 million.
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 26, 2018
Neonatal NP and PhD students earn scholarships
Graduate students Markwell and Wells earn academic scholarships from state nursing association
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
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
Published in
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 13, 2018
BSN students earn research award
Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
August 08, 2018
PhD students support nursing workforce
Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
July 24, 2018
Three DNP students earn scholarships
Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
Published in
Global Leadership
July 19, 2018
Second-year PhD student presents nationally
Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 21, 2018
PhD student awarded ACS scholarship
Sullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitals
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
May 23, 2018
Jablonski improving quality of care
$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issues
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
May 16, 2018
Patrician Recognized for Mentorship Excellence
Honored with 2018 Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award, she is known for exemplary intellectual leadership, and actively guiding her mentees research and training
Published in
Innovative Programs
May 16, 2018
Shirey is NAP Distinguished Scholar and Fellow
Election was based upon an exemplary career, educational and research contributions to practice across UAB and in other academic, clinical settings
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Global Leadership
May 16, 2018
27th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture is June 4
Elaine Larson, a pioneer in infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene delivering keynote address, “One Nurse’s Journey: Bridges to the Future with Interdisciplinary Teams”
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
May 10, 2018
First-year PhD student earns national honors
Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
April 19, 2018
22 recognized at UAB honors convocation
Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships
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Innovative Programs
April 19, 2018
Alumnus named Presidential Leadership Scholar
Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators
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Valuable Resources
April 09, 2018
School mourns loss of pivotal leader
Jean Kelley shaped School’s the graduate program, laid foundation of excellence still enjoyed today
Published in
Global Leadership
March 19, 2018
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
Published in
Global Leadership
February 13, 2018
Harris leading pediatric MS cognition research
Only nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project
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Sustainable Scholarship
January 24, 2018
100% first-time pass rate for nurse anesthesia
2017 UAB class scores on National Certification Exam surge high above national average
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Innovative Programs
January 22, 2018
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
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Global Leadership
December 12, 2017
Mental health graduate students earn scholarships
Three psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner students earn scholarships
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Innovative Programs
December 05, 2017
Partnering to impact global education
Ladores helping visiting Thai PhD students complete dissertation proposals
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 21, 2017
Wells transforming heart failure care
Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
November 13, 2017
Emergency NP subspecialty now enrolling
Students who complete required courses eligible to sit for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification exam
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Innovative Programs
November 13, 2017
School, BVAMC leading Veterans' health care
New Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency increases impact, scope of unique Veterans' initiative, joins three other Veterans' health care initiatives
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 19, 2017
Two earn ACS doctoral degree support
PhD students Cherven, Vo each receive $30,000 ACS Cancer Nursing scholarships
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
October 10, 2017
PhD students named RWJF Scholars
Third straight group from School receives three-year RWJF funding commitment, matching scholarships
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 27, 2017
Creating reliable exams
October 27, School hosting mini-conference on test construction and analysis for nurse educators
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Innovative Programs
September 12, 2017
Excellence in oncology nursing
Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
August 30, 2017
Graduate student support tops $4 million
Includes new two-year, $1.3 million HRSA great preparing advanced practice nurses, providing primary care
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 09, 2017
Scott, Sabrina Kopf bonded by marriage, nursing
Couple is first husband-wife team to graduate together from School's DNP Program
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Innovative Programs
August 04, 2017
Understanding cardiac outcomes
Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader
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Innovative Programs
July 26, 2017
New leaders for FNP Specialty Track
Buys, Combs succeeding retiring Somerall as Co-Coordinators of School's Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
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Innovative Programs
July 24, 2017
School named NLN Center of Excellence
Cited for innovative and flexible academic programs, student engagement and community involvement
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Innovative Programs
July 18, 2017
2016-17 Faculty Awards roundup
Awards earned by UAB School of Nursing faculty in the 2016-17 academic calendar year
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Innovative Programs
July 13, 2017
Student earns AL-HAC scholarship
Wehunt one of nine statewide to receive 2017 Graduate Nursing Award
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Sustainable Scholarship
July 06, 2017
Doctoral student tops in research
Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 20, 2017
What impacts hospice decision?
PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 13, 2017
Improving sickle cell outcomes
PhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 01, 2017
Graduate faculty mentors honored
Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards
Published in
Innovative Programs
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
Published in
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
Published in
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
Published in
Valuable Resources
May 12, 2017
Ending violence against women
Professor Pat Speck receives End Violence Against Women International's 2017 Professional Impact Award
Published in
Global Leadership
Joanne Disch named recipient of the Geraldine 'Polly' Bednash Lectureship Award
Published in
Global Leadership
May 02, 2017
Leading sustainable health care, social change
MSN students Cassidy, Pattison named 2017-18 Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
Published in
Global Leadership
April 27, 2017
PhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRS
Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society
Published in
Valuable Resources
April 27, 2017
Harnessing the momentum
AMNP plans to increasing student, graduate numbers to answer growing global health care demands
Published in
Innovative Programs
April 27, 2017
AMNP graduates, students leading the way
Learn about those who are impacting teaching, research and practice
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Innovative Programs
April 27, 2017
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers excel in AMNP program
Experiences abroad help Nieuwenhuys, Strawn succeed in School's accelerated master's curriculum
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Collaborative Partnerships
April 27, 2017
AMNP students get real-world look at harsh realities of life for vulnerable populations
Unique approach to community health clinicals enhances meaning, creativity
Published in
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
Published in
Valuable Resources
April 14, 2017
Alumna gives back to community and School
Whelton's nursing career centered on mentorship and helping others
Published in
Valuable Resources
Hodges' leadership in nursing extends to daughter, son
Published in
Global Leadership
World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students
Published in
Global Leadership
April 14, 2017
Alumna Linda Norman named FNINR ambassador
Selected from a pool of applicants to advance critical research agenda
Published in
Valuable Resources
April 14, 2017
Dawson receives 2017 AONE Prism Diversity Award
Assistant professor honored for long track record of working to promote diversity, inclusivity
Published in
Global Leadership
Associate professor serves as Nursing Discipline chair of international Children's Oncology Group
Published in
Global Leadership
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
Published in
Global Leadership
April 07, 2017
MSN alum Fain publishes fifth edition nursing textbook
Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research has received American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Award
Published in
Valuable Resources
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
Published in
Global Leadership
March 23, 2017
School rises again in U.S. News & World Report rankings
13th overall puts School among top five public Schools of Nursing in nation
Published in
Global Leadership
Deputy director believes 'think globally, act locally' should be way of life for everyone at the UAB School of Nursing
Published in
Global Leadership
March 17, 2017
Community nursing course offers students unique opportunity to impact Birmingham's homeless population
School partners with One Roof for annual Point in Time homeless community census
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Innovative Programs
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
Published in
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
Published in
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
Published in
Valuable Resources
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
Published in
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
Giving back to the School to honor a distinguished 40-year career
Marilyn Henry credits her nursing background for opening doors to rewarding work in hospital administration
Published in
Valuable Resources
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
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
February 03, 2017
American Cancer Society honors Walker
One of six health care professionals given Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award
Published in
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
Published in
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
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
January 13, 2017
Changing the lives of cancer survivors
Meneses honored with UAB Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award for a 40-year career focused on cancer survivorship
Published in
Global Leadership
January 10, 2017
Kirkendoll honored by Chi Eta Phi Sorority
UAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
December 15, 2016
Jablonski-Jaudon receives 2016 PREP Pilot Award
Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
December 11, 2016
Shirey receives inaugural Suzanne Smith Memorial Award for Scholarly Writing Excellence
Honor named for her long-time colleague, mentor recognizes those who impact knowledge of nursing administration, leadership
Published in
Global Leadership
December 09, 2016
Blakely honored by UAB Department of Psychology
UAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016
Published in
Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Trio of UAB School of Nursing faculty recognized by UAB Center for Teaching and Learning
Iddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificates
Published in
Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lenz-Norman shines at SINI
Two-time graduate makes her mark at nation's premier nursing informatics gathering
Published in
Innovative Programs
November 18, 2016
Primary Care Scholar Adams thankful for all his opportunities, support
Long, bumpy road leads to success for Veteran in School's MSN Adult-Gero Primary Care NP specialty track
Published in
Innovative Programs
More than 550 calls placed to generous alumni to express gratitude for their support
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Valuable Resources
November 10, 2016
Sharpe reelected to National Association of Neonatal Nurses post
Assistant professor to serve second two-year term on group's Board of Directors
Published in
Global Leadership
November 04, 2016
Veterans CAN! Program a life-changer for Tanisha Jordan
Active duty U.S. airman relishing opportunity to pursue BSN degree at UAB School of Nursing
Published in
Collaborative Partnerships
Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System
Published in
Innovative Programs
October 28, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency names Turner-Henson Child's Environmental Health Hero
Professor recognized for visionary leadership in protecting children's health
Published in
Global Leadership
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
Published in
Global Leadership
Three others with ties to the UAB School of Nursing also recognized for their statewide impact
Published in
Global Leadership
October 21, 2016
Six from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.
Published in
Global Leadership
October 13, 2016
UAB School of Nursing honors alumni at annual awards ceremony
Two-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
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Valuable Resources
October 13, 2016
Cherven, Wells chosen 2016 RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars
PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 30, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time of heartache, hope for PhD student
Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 29, 2016
Vo relishes "incredible" experience at RWJF Summer Institute
Gathering of nation's top PhD students provides welcomed opportunity for receiving critical feedback, networking
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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"
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 22, 2016
Recent graduates honored by Nursing Chapter of UAB National Alumni Society
Brasher, Argade named recipients of the Summer 2016 DNP, BSN awards for student excellence
Published in
Valuable Resources
September 16, 2016
Dr. D'Ann Somerall named 2016 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track coordinator lauded as invaluable asset to teaching profession
Published in
Innovative Programs
September 16, 2016
Shipman article selected by The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for Innovation Award
Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
September 08, 2016
UAB School of Nursing secures more than $5.15 million for student support and innovative clinical training programs
Crucial funding ensures the best and brightest nurses continue advanced nursing studies
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
August 10, 2016
Nurse anesthesia student has 'amazing' experience in Honduras
Medical mission trip affords Muse opportunity for unique operating room experience
Published in
Global Leadership
August 05, 2016
School's first Oncology Nurse Practitioner cohort graduating
Inaugural summer commencement ceremony to be extra special occasion for Walker, four students
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Innovative Programs
August 04, 2016
Like mother, like daughter
Mitchell, Urdaneta will earn BSN degrees, walk together in upcoming UAB summer commencement ceremony
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Valuable Resources
Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong
Published in
Global Leadership
July 22, 2016
Strider receives American Cancer Society Graduate Scholarship in Cancer Nursing Practice
MSN student is recipient of two-year, $20,000 award
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
July 21, 2016
PhD student Lowe receives scholarships from NBNA, HPNF
Birmingham VA Medical Center Nurse Educator wants to complete her doctoral studies, become a full-time professor
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
Published in
Global Leadership
PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 23, 2016
Alumnae, Retired Faculty, Board of Visitors member recognized as Palliative Care Legacy Builders
UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care honors Fordham, Palmore, Westbrook, Beard
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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'
Published in
Global Leadership
June 17, 2016
School establishing independent DNP fall 2016
Changes in profession mean three UA System schools must move to separate programs from successful eight-year Joint DNP partnership
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Innovative Programs
Remains one of only six in U.S. with prestigious International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists designation
Published in
Global Leadership
June 16, 2016
Hunt earns ALANA scholarship
Nurse Anesthesia student receives one of two Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists scholarships in the state
Published in
Sustainable Scholarship
June 03, 2016
Post-doc receives five-year, $935,000 K-99/R00 from NINR
Dionne-Odom developing health-coaching program for caregivers of persons with advanced cancer
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 03, 2016
PhD student Bail receives coveted ACS award
Goal of research project is to guide development of future cognitive interventions for breast cancer survivors
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Sustainable Scholarship
Organization recognizes employers who support, value employment of U.S. service members
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Collaborative Partnerships
Transition to ApplyYourself (AY) begins May 2016
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Innovative Programs
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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Collaborative Partnerships
Sessions help increase knowledge base, student confidence
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Innovative Programs
Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
April 29, 2016
Holland receives inaugural NONPF Rising Star Award
Recognizes faculty members who has demonstrated 'extraordinary promise' within first five years of academic career
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
Professor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'
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Valuable Resources
UAB SNA noted for its success and support of student development, leadership, and community involvement
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Innovative Programs
April 15, 2016
UAB School of Nursing PhD students Bray, Mumbower and Pavicevic named 2016 Jonas Scholars
Prestigious program continues effort to increase number of doctorally prepared faculty, nurse leaders nationwide
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 14, 2016
Learning the nursing ropes early helps breed success
Potential nursing students offered career, college guidance through tailored freshman course
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Innovative Programs
PhD student, mentored by Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor Pat Patrician, presenting on relationship between nursing burnout and patient safety, participating in panel discussion on shift-working nurses and the effects of circadian misalignment
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Valuable Resources
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student will lead project to establish urgent care clinic in East Lake
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Global Leadership
School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
Published in
Global Leadership
Associate professor working to enhance use of unique collection in School of Nursing curricula
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Innovative Programs
April 01, 2016
Baker honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Also appointed to Hartford Center national expert panel on gerontological nursing
Published in
Global Leadership
Associate Professor appointed to committees for MedBiquitous, AAMI
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Global Leadership
Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
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Global Leadership
First-time ever U.S. News has ranked DNP Programs; Two master's specialties also ranked
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Innovative Programs
Nurse practitioner, 2015 MSN graduate achieving career goal with work in rural health care
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Innovative Programs
First group to experience revamped curriculum proving to be accomplished
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Innovative Programs
March 04, 2016
UAB Nurse Anesthesia Update set for April 16
Attendees can earn 11 CEUs, including 3 Pharmacology credits
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Global Leadership
March 03, 2016
4th Annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Workshop set
Program dedicated to empowering survivors, loved ones through education, personal support and networking
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Innovative Programs
March 01, 2016
Work at PATH Clinic providing "in-depth education"
First School of Nursing student to serve as triage tech Hannah Wood having a positive impact in critical assessment role
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
February 18, 2016
Roche, Wingo receive CTL grant to research Kaizen game
School of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potential
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Innovative Programs
February 15, 2016
Watts receives prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
School's Director of Clinical Simulation is group's 18th Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced worldwide
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Global Leadership
February 12, 2016
UAB School of Nursing hosting mini conference on simulation and technology in nursing
March 3 event offering lineup of nationally, internationally known presenters with expertise in informatics, simulation and distance education
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Innovative Programs
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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Valuable Resources
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 29, 2016
Scholarship initiative launched by nurse educators
Retired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing students
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Valuable Resources
January 26, 2016
National nursing informatics group selects Moss paper as one of top 5 most influential of 2015
Study defined decision-support tools for medication administration safety in acute-care settings
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Global Leadership
January 22, 2016
Future plans will aid undergraduates
Planned gift will create endowed scholarship in Selma native's name
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Valuable Resources
January 20, 2016
Shirey named editor-in-chief of Journal for Healthcare Quality
Appointment to position with the official publication of the National Association of Healthcare Quality is a dream come true for longtime author, editor
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Global Leadership
January 15, 2016
Vance paper recognized by JANAC among its 2015 best
UAB School of Nursing professor adds to already impressive personal databank of research on aging and HIV
Published in
Global Leadership
Four-time graduate of UAB School of Nursing to serve two-year term as president
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Global Leadership
Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
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Global Leadership
January 12, 2016
Sargent, Young receive national honors
Awards shine light on two expected to make their mark in field of psychiatric care
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Global Leadership
January 05, 2016
Successfully leading transitional care innovations
Three nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needs
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Collaborative Partnerships
Combine with community partners for successful events in two medically underserved Birmingham-area suburbs
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Collaborative Partnerships
School one of 60 to receive funding support for ceremony
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
Immersive simulations a priority in the UAB School of Nursing
Students receive important hands-on training in fun, safe setting
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
UAB nurse anesthesia students present to statewide organization
Bonner, Pickett invited to speak at Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists gathering
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
School of Nursing students honored by UAB National Alumni Society
Seven among those receiving 2015-2016 scholarship awards
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
Gebhart experiences early success
Spring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentation
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Valuable Resources
Students showcase service learning projects at UAB Fall Expo
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Innovative Programs
Lavender has served as interim president since September 2014
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Global Leadership
December 10, 2015
Hodges appointed to advisory post with NONPF
Will provide insight to help shape the organization’s bylaws
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Global Leadership
December 09, 2015
Moss, colleagues develop competencies to help new nurses better respond to Veterans' needs
Veterans come with unique backgrounds and needs, and it is imperative that nurses are adequately prepared to care for Veteran patients and their families
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Sustainable Scholarship
November 19, 2015
Alumna Katherine Pearson receives SINI Sharon Coleman Memorial Award
Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path
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Sustainable Scholarship
November 19, 2015
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awards
Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support
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Sustainable Scholarship
Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization
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Global Leadership
November 13, 2015
Post-Doctoral Fellow Nicholas Dionne-Odom named UAB “Most Esteemed” Postdoc of the Year
Recognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record
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Sustainable Scholarship
November 13, 2015
PhD student awarded Komen Outstanding Young Investigator Award
Selection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreach
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Innovative Programs
November 13, 2015
School's NCLEX pass rates reach new heights
Newest results show UAB School of Nursing is most successful prelicensure program of its size in Alabama
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Innovative Programs
November 11, 2015
AMNP a turning point for athletic trainer turned faculty member
AMNP was the best route because he already had a bachelor’s and master’s in athletic training and didn’t want to go back to school for another two or three years to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
First-generation student finds home, focus on rural health at UAB
Growing up in rural Alabama Shameka Rodgers saw the effect a lack of health care access, education had on her community and made UAB her first and only choice for a nursing education she will take back home to help others
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
Peace Corps experience ignites desire for helping underserved
Erin Gockle was a Peace Corps Fellow while earning her BSN and now is an MSN student in the School's Graduate Nursing Education Primary Care Scholars initiative
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
Informatics specialty draws PhD student to UAB
Cites unique specialty, affordability, outstanding faculty as reasons for pursuing two doctoral degrees
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Innovative Programs
November 06, 2015
Successfully leading transitional care innovations
Three nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needs
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 05, 2015
Walker recognized by AACN for excellence, innovation in teaching
Experience in clinical practice, global health as a Fulbright Senior Specialist has provided basis for teaching innovations
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Global Leadership
November 05, 2015
VA Nursing Academic Partnership earns 2015 AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award
Recognized for demonstrating innovative, sustained relationship and for demonstrating positive, measurable outcomes
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 04, 2015
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation visits the UAB School of Nursing
Representative meets three scholarship recipients, tours skills and simulation labs
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Valuable Resources
November 04, 2015
Walker president-elect of oncology nursing foundation
Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013
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Global Leadership
November 04, 2015
Dunn to serve on national nurse-midwife committee
Will try to help increase membership, raise awareness of services CNMs perform
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Global Leadership
Exploring the neurocognitive, inflammatory and cardiometabolic effects of a ketogenic diet in medically stable, older persons living with HIV who have mild to moderate neurocognitive impairment
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Sustainable Scholarship
Swiger's work was inspired by the teamwork she saw when she was in Baghdad, Iraq, as part of a Deployed Combat Casualty Research Team
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Sustainable Scholarship
Their talk "Cognition and Vigilance in Shift-Working Nurses," is an offshoot of their collaborative research into staffing night shifts with workers who are genetically best suited to work during the overnight hours
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 29, 2015
Alumna named chair of Department of Nursing at Tuskegee University
Earned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program
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Valuable Resources
October 28, 2015
Moneyham to serve two-year team on NLN Board of Governors
Also is president-elect of Alabama League for Nursing, previously served on the Board of Directors for Georgia League for Nursing
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Global Leadership
October 23, 2015
Two PhD Students Selected for Prestigious Award
The two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this year
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 22, 2015
Dawson elected to second term as NBNA secretary
NBNA provides a forum for black nurses to advocate for the highest quality of health care for people of color
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Global Leadership
October 16, 2015
Nine from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Four faculty members and five alumni from the UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
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Global Leadership
October 16, 2015
Marie Bakitas wins 2015 FNINR Path-Paver Award
Internationally known as an innovative pioneer, leader and scientist for high-impact research in pain management and palliative care
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Sustainable Scholarship
UAB School of Nursing has been ranked No. 6 in the “Top 30 Most Affordable Certified Nurse Anesthetist Programs 2015” by professional web site
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Global Leadership
Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2015
Three PhD students awarded Komen training grants
Scholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 17, 2015
UAB BSN, RN to BSN programs ranked top value
UAB School of Nursing ranked number 17 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value BSN Programs of 2015” and number 27 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value RN to BSN Programs of 2015” by valuecolleges.com.
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Global Leadership
September 16, 2015
PATH Clinic has new home
UAB School of Nursing’s PATH Clinic serves vulnerable populations with diabetes
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 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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Global Leadership
UAB School of Nursing alumna Carol Ratcliffe credited by NBNA for outstanding contributions to professional and patient education
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Global Leadership
August 21, 2015
Sixteen faculty and alumni honored by B-Metro
B-Metro Nursing Excellence faculty and alumni award recipients honored for leadership, innovation and expertise
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Global Leadership
August 14, 2015
BSN students hone leadership skills in new course
BSN curriculum includes personal leadership course to help students learn how to effectively work together, features service-learning project
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Innovative Programs
August 14, 2015
School awarded prestigious Komen traineeship
Provides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorship
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 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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Global Leadership
Chris Rhodes named Chair-Elect of American Nurses’ Association National Nominations and Elections Committee
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Innovative Programs
Award provides for the development of a culturally relevant intervention to help family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in the rural south
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Sustainable Scholarship
July 24, 2015
NP students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of Optometry
Nurse Practitioner students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of Optometry
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Collaborative Partnerships
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lindsey Harris cited by National Black Nurses Association for clinical excellence, patient advocacy and mentorship
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Global Leadership
The UAB School of Nursing is one of nine WHO Collaborating Centers in Nursing in the United States and one of 43 in the world.
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Collaborative Partnerships
Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
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Global Leadership
The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
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Sustainable Scholarship
UAB School of Nursing AMNP students say poverty simulations are an eye-opening experience that will improve patient care
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Innovative Programs
July 02, 2015
Improving Veterans health, access a School priority
Since 2009, the UAB School has had a formal partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs through what is now called the VA Nursing Academic Partnership to help improve health care for Veterans and their families. Its success has led to the expansion of additional education, research and clinical practice initiatives, all aimed at bettering the lives of America's heroes.
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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
June 19, 2015
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
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Global Leadership
June 12, 2015
PhD candidate, alumna earns prestigious fellowship
Dr. Natalie Wilson has been awarded a Brown R25 Fellowship that provides didactic training in clinical research methods, as well as collaborative structured mentoring.
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Global Leadership
June 05, 2015
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.
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Global Leadership
June 05, 2015
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.
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Global Leadership
May 28, 2015
Phillips named AAOHN Fellow
Cited for her more than 35 years of experience as educator and researcher, work with Deep South Occupational Health & Safety Education and Research Center
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Global Leadership
May 13, 2015
Smith reelected to AFPNP Board of Directors
Assistant Professor Glenda Smith will serve second term as member-at-large for Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
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Global Leadership
May 05, 2015
School launches new application portal for MSN, DNP
On May 11 the School is moving to AACN's NursingCAS centralized application service for its MSN and DNP Programs
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Innovative Programs
Three fifth semester honors students use undergraduate research experience to help empower Latina women about breast cancer, culturally sensitive health education
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Sustainable Scholarship
March 27, 2015
PhD student Bryan Wilbanks receives AANA fellowship
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists names PhD student to prestigious fellowship
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Sustainable Scholarship
March 27, 2015
School adds faculty, graduate program leaders
Growth in students and research brings new senior faculty and new graduate program leaders, keys in fulfilling strategic priorities
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Global Leadership
March 17, 2015
Rice receives prestigious SNRS research award
Marti Rice recognized by Southern Nursing Research Society for outstanding leadership, contributions, promotion of nursing, health care research
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Global Leadership
March 10, 2015
PhD student impacting nursing informatics
Bryan Wilbanks' research, part of his dissertation work, is changing the course of perioperative informatics, published in peer-reviewed journal
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Sustainable Scholarship
March 10, 2015
School jumps eight spots in US News rankings
Dean credits great team work by faculty, staff, students, alumni as key to significant rise, will continue momentum in serving Alabama and beyond
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Innovative Programs
March 06, 2015
Gakumo receives award from UAB BSAC
Ann Gakumo named Most Outstanding Black Faculty Member by Black Student Awareness Committee for leadership, community and school involvement
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Global Leadership
March 03, 2015
Wartime experiences lead to PhD for Army nurse
Pauline Swiger’s work collecting trauma data during her most recent deployment to Baghdad sets her on a course researching quality improvement
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Innovative Programs
February 27, 2015
Roussel receives inaugural CNL Educator Vanguard award
Honored for bridging CNL education, practice; leadership through innovative collaboration with education, practice to improve patient care quality
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Global Leadership
February 20, 2015
Donna Dunn receives OWH Heart of Gold award
Donna Dunn is selected to receive the OWH Heart of Gold for her community-oriented delivery of care
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Global Leadership
February 18, 2015
2015 leadership workshop is April 30-May 1
Leadership Practices for Quality and Safety, for early and mid-career nurse leaders, enhances leadership practices for quality, safety improvement
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Innovative Programs
February 18, 2015
BSN students celebrate Senior Day
UAB School of Nursing Seniors mark culmination of undergraduate careers with celebratory lunch, class photos
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Innovative Programs
February 13, 2015
Roussel and Polancich present at the AACN Doctoral Education Conference
Roussel and Polancich present revised DNP curriculum at the AACN Doctoral Education Conference
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Innovative Programs
February 13, 2015
New UAB SON students honored at semi-annual “Lamp of Learning” ceremony
New students at the UAB School of Nursing are welcomed into nursing profession at semi-annual “Lamp of Learning” ceremony.
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Innovative Programs
February 10, 2015
Newest MSN students get first look at School
Comprehensive two-day orientation introduces incoming master’s students to UAB School of Nursing and University
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Innovative Programs
January 30, 2015
School helps The Foundry win grant for Food Truck
Grant helps The Foundry support Oasis Produce Pantry Food Truck, bring nursing students to teach nutrition in low-income Birmingham suburb
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Collaborative Partnerships
January 30, 2015
Somerall receives AANP State Award
Somerall honored for advocacy of nurse practitioner prescriptive authority for scheduled medications, service to NPAA and state medical board
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Global Leadership
January 30, 2015
Baker appointed to ABN for four-year term
Natalie Baker appointed to Alabama Board of Nursing to represent advanced practice nursing, joins UABSON colleague Laura Wright
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Global Leadership
January 23, 2015
Grau named Associate of ACC
Instructor Grace Grau named American College of Cardiology Associate
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Global Leadership
January 20, 2015
AACN CEO visits UAB School of Nursing, BVAMC
Deborah Trautman meets with UAB and Birmingham VA Medical Center representatives to learn more about VA Nursing Academic Partnership
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Collaborative Partnerships
January 08, 2015
Rice elected Leadership Council Chair of CANS
Marti Rice assumes role of CANS Chair of Leadership Council
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Global Leadership
December 10, 2014
McCartney to serve as AWHONN Secretary
Nursing instructor Annie McCartney has been named Secretary/Treasurer of the Alabama Section of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2014
DNP Alumna named NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
DNP Alumna inducted into the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education
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Global Leadership
December 04, 2014
Student’s compassion and determination set her on a path to dream job
Nursing student Morgan Taylor Hinkle combines passion for helping others and love of working with children in her dream to work in the NICU
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Innovative Programs
November 20, 2014
Harper to serve on VA National Academic Affiliations Council
Harper receives appointment to Department of Veterans Affairs' National Academic Affiliations Council
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Global Leadership
November 07, 2014
UAB School of Nursing offering Ebola course for health care providers
UAB School of Nursing is offering a free online course for health care providers on what they need to know about the Ebola virus
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Innovative Programs
November 07, 2014
PhD student earns top award at Aging Meeting
Shameka Humphrey garners accolades for poster at Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging Annual Symposium
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 30, 2014
Donna Dunn named president of Alabama ACNM
Donna Dunn elected to serve as president of the Alabama Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
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Global Leadership
October 27, 2014
Five faculty honored by B-Metro
Nominees cited for dedication, compassion and leadership include faculty, alumni and students
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Global Leadership
October 23, 2014
Davey receives best doctoral paper award by the SMA
Nursing instructor Kimberly Davey has been awarded for the best doctoral paper by the Southern Management Association
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Global Leadership
October 23, 2014
Theresa Rodgers named the 2014 Advanced Nurse of the Year by NBNA
UAB School of Nursing DNP alumna recognized as NBNA Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
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Global Leadership
October 15, 2014
Maggie Davis selected to be a student reporter for the NPWH
MSN student Maggie Davis has been selected to serve as 1 of 10 student reporters for the NPWH
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
Sharpe is named first recipient of AVA Janet Pettit Scholar Award
Elizabeth Sharpe receives first AVA Janet Pettit Scholar Award for exhibiting passion and quest for knowledge
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
Glenda Smith elected to AFPNP Board of Directors
Glenda Smith represents the Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners as member-at-large
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Global Leadership
October 06, 2014
PhD candidate Johnson receives travel grant
PhD candidate Ann H. Johnson has received a $1000 Ireland Research Travel Award for her dissertation
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 06, 2014
Faculty and students attend AANA annual congress
Several faculty members and students attended the NPAA annual congress and honored student awardee
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Global Leadership
October 01, 2014
School of Nursing leading campus-wide transition to Canvas
The UAB School of Nursing is leading the way in the campus-wide transition to a new learning management system for distance-accessible courses. The University made the switch to Canvas based on the School's successful pilot run in fall 2013.
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Innovative Programs
October 01, 2014
Enhancing the DNP program
Doctor of Nursing Practice students in the UAB School of Nursing are encouraged to think outside the box and set a course to become nursing and health care leaders.
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Innovative Programs
October 01, 2014
Eye-opening research
Rosetta Norman never thought she would end up with a passion for research or taking care of adults. The second-semester BSN student plans to be a NICU nurse once she graduates, but joining a faculty member’s research team has opened her eyes to more career possibilities and might just change her mind about the age of her patients.
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 01, 2014
Leading transitional care
Imagine being discharged from the hospital knowing you suffer from heart failure, and you have no access to continuing outpatient care. What do you do when you’re in trouble—go to the emergency room, get readmitted, or worse, do nothing? It’s a recipe for a vicious cycle that could have disastrous outcomes.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 01, 2014
Real-world preparation
To strengthen teamwork and communication among disciplines, the UAB Schools of Nursing, Medicine and Health Professions are collaborating to offer immersive interprofessional simulation training, allowing students from different disciplines to work together in high-stress medical simulations before they enter the workforce.
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Innovative Programs
October 01, 2014
Raising suicide awareness
The suicide rate among both male and female U.S. Veterans is soaring, according to recent reports. That trend, coupled with the personal experiences of their colleagues, convinced members of the UAB School of Nursing’s Student Nurses Association to take a proactive role in raising awareness of this growing national issue.
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Innovative Programs
September 30, 2014
Improving health, removing barriers
Two UAB School of Nursing faculty members have been selected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as 2014 Scholars and Fellows. C. Ann Gakumo, PhD, RN, has been named an RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar and Joy P. Deupree, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, has been named an RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow.
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 30, 2014
Cancer resources at your fingertips
It has not taken Assistant Professor Deborah Walker, DNP, CRNP, AOCN, long to prepare her recently launched cancer resources smart phone app to go beyond Birmingham or cancer.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 30, 2014
Opening access for the underserved
Using a four-year, $1 million gift from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, the UAB School of Nursing is creating a far-reaching program designed to open up more health care access in medically underserved rural Alabama.
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Valuable Resources
September 30, 2014
New wounds, new approach
The UAB School of Nursing and Birmingham VA Medical Center are again expanding their 43-year-old partnership and the focus on Veterans' mental health needs.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 30, 2014
Nursing without walls
Nursing without walls—delivering quality care to populations how, when and where they need, and caring for their unique needs without traditional encumbrances—has become the essence of nursing that is practiced, taught and studied at the UAB School of Nursing.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 26, 2014
Pryor receives 2014 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Recognized during 2014 Faculty Awards Convocation
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Moneyham receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
Honored at an alumni brunch June 21 during the school’s 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Nursing students recognized at 2014 UAB Student Excellence Ceremony
Whiting, SNA honored by University
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Innovative Programs
September 26, 2014
Wilson selected to serve on international nursing panel
Ultimate goal is to improve global health
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Holland receives AWHONN Award of Excellence
Honored for her dedication to improving the lives of women and newborns through community service
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Jennan Phillips appointed to task force
Phillips and colleagues will examine worker impairment from marijuana use
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Deupree Selected for Highly Competitive National Nurse Fellowship
Her ultimate goal is to reduce practice barriers for nurse practitioners
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 26, 2014
Student Jeremy Jordan helps revive NGSA
Jordan chose a path into nursing after earning a degree in health care management
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Innovative Programs
September 26, 2014
PhD student receives United Health Foundation's Scholarship
Lowe also is an Advanced Nursing Coordinator at UAB Hospital
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Valuable Resources
September 26, 2014
Langston receives ACC “Volunteer of the Year” award
Langston has served the chapter in a variety of leadership roles
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Somerall named top professor by professional site
Somerall is track coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program
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Innovative Programs
September 26, 2014
Four from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Fellows represent variety of interests in education, research and service
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Global Leadership
September 26, 2014
Fuller Receives 2014 AANA Student Excellence Award
Fuller is ranked in the top 10 percent of her class
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Innovative Programs
September 25, 2014
Student nurse’s journey inspired by leadership role in college athletics
Mabra trades courtside for bedside as she plans future in nursing
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Innovative Programs
September 24, 2014
Bakitas named top professor by professional web site
Bakitas honored for dedication to teaching advanced practice nurses
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2014
Alumna Soha Sahwan looks to UAB School of Nursing for best practices
Sahwan chooses UAB over other partner schools for guidance in opening new unit at hospital in Saudi Arabia
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2014
Susanne Fogger attends SRBIRT conference
UAB is one of eight institutions working as part of the Southeastern Consortium for Substance Abuse Training
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2014
Meneses named inaugural FNINR Ambassador
Meneses will promote awareness of FNINR, research priorities
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 24, 2014
Sharpe named to NANN Board of Directors
NANN addresses educational and practice needs within the evolving specialty of neonatal nursing
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Global Leadership
September 19, 2014
UAB Gets Grant to Continue Interprofessional Education
The UAB School of Dentistry, in partnership with the UAB schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Optometry, received a $150,000 renewal grant through the DentaQuest Foundation to train professional students to work collaboratively and recognize when they should make referrals to other professions.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 19, 2014
Ph.D. student receives CertifiedBackground.com and AACN scholarship
UAB School of Nursing graduate student Bryan Wilbankshas been selected to receive the CertifiedBackground.com and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing scholarship based on merit and demonstrated leadership skills.
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Valuable Resources
September 19, 2014
Improving Veteran Care Through Research
Suzie Miltner, an assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing is passionate about veteran’s health care, and she has a personal understanding of what veterans need. She came to UAB to do a postdoctoral fellowship as a VA National Quality Scholar (VAQS). Today she is researching quality improvement initiatives for America’s veterans.
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Innovative Programs
Served as an environmental conservation volunteer in the South American nation of Paraguay
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Innovative Programs
May 14, 2014
UAB Nursing gets $1.2M to educate veterans
School of Nursing has received a four-year, $1.2 million grant from the Health Services Resources Administration to develop a program to help veterans with military medical experience more easily transition into the nursing profession.
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Innovative Programs
May 05, 2014
PhD student receives funding for pilot study
Natalie Wilson, DNP, ANP-BC, MPH, AAHIVE, a current PhD student in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, has received $100,000 from the Veteran's Administration to fund a two-year Nursing Research Initiative pilot study on the role of inflammation in symptoms commonly reported by HIV patients entitled "Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Microbial Translocation in HIV+ Veterans."
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 24, 2014
Dawson recognized for mentoring
The seventh annual Graduate Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentorship was presented April 16
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Innovative Programs
April 19, 2014
Shirey receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
hirey is an internationally recognized expert in leadership and management
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Global Leadership
March 24, 2014
Vance publishes 100th first author, peer-reviewed manuscript
Published his first peer reviewed paper in 1993
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Sustainable Scholarship
Advising on matters relating to the care and treatment of Veterans
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Collaborative Partnerships
Deuk Kyung Kim and Seung Min-Lee, nursing students from Wonju College of Medicine, at Yonsei University, South Korea, participated in a competitive two-week exchange program at the UAB School of Nursing. The students worked closely with mentor Dr. Youngshook Han from February 3 until February 14.
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Innovative Programs
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
February 19, 2014
Trading figure skates for scrubs
Ranked 11 in the nation in the 2010 nationals before leaving to focus on academics
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Innovative Programs
Heaton earned her master's at University of Louisville
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Global Leadership
January 14, 2014
Dawson appointed to ANA Workgroup
Revising the 2009 Nursing Administration Scope and Standards publication
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Global Leadership
December 20, 2013
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Kentucky
Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2013
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA
Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
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Global Leadership
December 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
UAB SNA and Members honored at AANS convention
The UAB Student Nursing Association has received the Outstanding Breakthrough to Nursing Project for their biannual "Day in the Life" program from the Alabama Association of Nursing Students (AANS).
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Innovative Programs
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
November 21, 2013
UAB Dentistry Cares Community Day charity event treats more than 350
More than 500 volunteers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry, the UAB School of Nursing, Cahaba Valley Health Care, and other local dentists, health agencies and companies cared for more than 350 people today as part of the first UAB Dentistry Cares Community Day.
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Collaborative Partnerships
Installed during the NBNA's 41st Annual Institute and Conference
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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
October 18, 2013
UAB School of Nursing's Shirey begins term as ABNS president
Maria Shirey, Ph.D., RN, FACHE, FAAN, assistant dean for clinical affairs and partnerships and professor in the Department of Community Health, Outcomes and Systems in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, has been elected president of the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) for the 2013-15 term. Shirey began serving in that role on July 1 after having served as president-elect from 2011-13.
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Global Leadership
International leader in breast cancer survivorship research
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 03, 2013
UAB School of Nursing reopens health clinic at The Foundry
The UAB School of Nursing has acquired the health clinic at The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center in Bessemer and began seeing patients – both residents of The Foundry and members of the community in need of health care – July 1, 2013.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 16, 2013
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
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Global Leadership
June 13, 2013
Walker named Fulbright Senior Specialist
Deborah Kirk Walker, D.N.P., assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 20, 2013
Holland named to national board
Aimee Holland will sit on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
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Global Leadership
May 20, 2013
Bahemuka awarded Afya Bora Fellowship
Olivia Bahemuka, a third semester DNP student and native of Uganda, is one of 20 health professionals participating in this yearlong fellowship
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Innovative Programs
March 21, 2013
VA Nursing Academy makes dreams come true
VA Nursing Academy provides focused, intense education to help serve the health care needs of Veterans, other patients
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Innovative Programs
March 21, 2013
Nursing partners to expand care in rural Alabama
Nursing, Medicine partner in AHEC initiative to expand access to primary care — especially for rural and other under-served populations — in Alabama using a five-year, $5.25-million HRSA grant
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Collaborative Partnerships
The two years Andrea Torre spent in Zambia's Dimbwe Village changed her life and now she is learning the skills she needs to change the lives of others
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Innovative Programs
March 21, 2013
Patrician named to national nommittee
Patrician is a recognized expert in quality and safety
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Global Leadership
March 21, 2013
Walker elected to position in Oncology Nursing Society
Deborah Walker is an advanced practice nurse in adult hematology/oncology
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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
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing has received a three-year, $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to help put more psychiatric nurse practitioners into the workforce, and for interprofessional education for both nurse practitioners and health informatics professionals in the use of technology to manage psychiatric conditions.
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Innovative Programs
The UAB School of Nursing has received a three-year, $1.4-million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to develop and implement an innovative interprofessional collaborative health-care practice model that improves quality of care and outcomes for underserved patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
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Collaborative Partnerships
February 11, 2013
Bakitas appointed Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair
Marie Bakitas is an internationally recognized expert in palliative care
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 09, 2012
Swan, Coleman named Jonas Scholars
Swan, Coleman pursuing doctoral education
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Innovative Programs
April 05, 2012
A Champion for Rural Health
After graduation, Sheena Champion returned home to rural Wilcox County, Alabama where her advanced training in primary care is sorely needed
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Valuable Resources
April 05, 2012
Global Classroom
Promoting Enhanced Research Capacity for Global Health (PERC) was funded by a challenge grant from The Fogarty International Center of The National Institutes of Health
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Global Leadership
November 10, 2011
PhD student receives outstanding nurse practitioner award
Louise O'Keefe recognized by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
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Global Leadership
November 29, 2001
Three receive ONS scholarships
Foundation support will help PhD, DNP and MSN students transform cancer care
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Sustainable Scholarship
