April 25, 2019
Expanding our global footprint
School builds on international focus through Global Health Task Force.
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Global Leadership
January 25, 2019
Health systems leadership and administration pathway creating highly educated thought leaders
The School is contributing to strong nursing leaders through its MSN and DNP health systems leadership pathways.
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Innovative Programs
January 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 27, 2018
Serving through MedHope Africa
BSN graduate Sirena Rabb details her opportunity to serve and learn with MedHope Africa.
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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 18, 2018
Forging the Future of Nursing
A new building is only the beginning for UAB School of Nursing
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Global Leadership
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 29, 2018
House appointed to two national working groups
Serving emergency nurse practitioners nationwide
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Global Leadership
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
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 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
June 21, 2018
PhD student awarded ACS scholarship
Sullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitals
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 15, 2018
McMullan tapped for competitive NLN program
One of 56 international nurse educators selected for initiative of the NLN Center for Transformational Leadership
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Global Leadership
June 08, 2018
PhD student receives oncology scholarship
Rebecca Edwards, also a faculty member, will use funds from Oncology Nursing Society to begin crafting research proposal on palliative care in the Caribbean
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 23, 2018
Jablonski improving quality of care
$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issues
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 16, 2018
Faculty, students present at pediatric conference
Jordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsis
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 16, 2018
27th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture is June 4
Elaine Larson, a pioneer in infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene delivering keynote address, “One Nurse’s Journey: Bridges to the Future with Interdisciplinary Teams”
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Sustainable Scholarship
May 10, 2018
First-year PhD student earns national honors
Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 19, 2018
Alumnus named Presidential Leadership Scholar
Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators
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Valuable Resources
April 09, 2018
School mourns loss of pivotal leader
Jean Kelley shaped School’s the graduate program, laid foundation of excellence still enjoyed today
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2017
Partnering to impact global education
Ladores helping visiting Thai PhD students complete dissertation proposals
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 16, 2017
Impacting Alabama's health care
School has been at forefront of expansion of nurse practitioner role in the state
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Global Leadership
November 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
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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
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 25, 2017
Three-time graduate selected NIH Future Research Leader
Nolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientists
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Valuable Resources
June 13, 2017
Improving sickle cell outcomes
PhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
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 14, 2017
Alumna gives back to community and School
Whelton's nursing career centered on mentorship and helping others
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Valuable Resources
March 23, 2017
School rises again in U.S. News & World Report rankings
13th overall puts School among top five public Schools of Nursing in nation
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Global Leadership
March 17, 2017
Community nursing course offers students unique opportunity to impact Birmingham's homeless population
School partners with One Roof for annual Point in Time homeless community census
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Innovative Programs
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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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
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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
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
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Valuable Resources
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
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
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 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
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Collaborative Partnerships
Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System
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Innovative Programs
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
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
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
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
Associate professor working to enhance use of unique collection in School of Nursing curricula
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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 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
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 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
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 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 12, 2016
Child Care: Faculty Collaborate with Children’s of Alabama to Improve Care, Outcomes for Patients and Nurses
The School of Nursing collaborates with Children’s of Alabama, both academically and clinically, to improve care and outcomes for the young people who receive care there
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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
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
December 04, 2015
International partnership with Hacettepe University beneficial for both schools, students, faculty
Hacettepe University is a distinguished, highly advanced, research-based institution in the heart of Ankara, Turkey, and much like UAB, it educates many of the country’s nursing leaders
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 20, 2015
Cancer survivor Malia McCoy spends a day at the UAB School of Nursing
Fond remembrances of chemotherapy nurses makes 15-year-old Pell City High School student want to become one
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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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Collaborative Partnerships
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
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
Barbara Dossey Keynote for Fall Jean Kelley Endowed Lecture
Internationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing and nurse coaching movements
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Valuable Resources
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
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
Honored for her leadership and dedication to international nursing education and continuing efforts to raise intercultural understanding within the health-care field
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Global Leadership
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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 06, 2015
School honors donors at scholarship luncheon
Scholarship donors, recipients meet at annual luncheon to celebrate donor generosity and student excellence
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Valuable Resources
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
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 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
School hosts Certification Exam Review
First ANCC Nurse Executive/Nurse Executive Advanced Certification Exam Review held in UAB School of Nursing
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Collaborative Partnerships
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 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
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
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 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 23, 2014
Opening the Door for Future Nurses
Terry Harrell gives so talented students without the means can pay for their education
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Valuable Resources
September 23, 2014
Giving Back for All She has Received
Judy Powell gives to prepare the next generation of nurses
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Valuable Resources
September 19, 2014
YBCSN event teaches the whole family coping strategies
Saturday, April 5, 2014 young breast cancer survivors, their spouses, and children gathered at the UAB School of Nursing to attend the second annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network (YBCSN) Workshop. The workshop was specially designed to help improve the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support and networking.
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Valuable Resources
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
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
December 05, 2013
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA
Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
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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
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
April 05, 2012
The Critical Juncture
The UAB School of Nursing partners at the critical juncture to improve access and quality health care for communities
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Collaborative Partnerships
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
