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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December 20, 2018
Turkman receives NPCRC grant
With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.
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December 11, 2018
Third-year PhD student presents at national conference
Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium
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December 06, 2018
Bakitas receives national honor
Marie Bakitas received the American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care award for 2018.
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December 06, 2018
PhD student is first from RN-BSN mobility
Lofton plans to research demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis
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November 27, 2018
Interdisciplinary innovation recognized
UAB Solution Studios was recognized as the Interdisciplinary Initiative of the year.
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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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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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August 29, 2018
Investigating epigenetics in chronic low back pain
Assistant Professor Edwin Aroke receives AANA Foundation research award
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August 16, 2018
Argade, Polson named Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
Students selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities
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August 13, 2018
BSN students earn research award
Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo
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August 08, 2018
PhD students support nursing workforce
Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice
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Leaves indelible mark on science, nursing and the community
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July 19, 2018
Second-year PhD student presents nationally
Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting
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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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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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June 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
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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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May 16, 2018
Faculty, students present at pediatric conference
Jordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsis
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May 16, 2018
Patrician Recognized for Mentorship Excellence
Honored with 2018 Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award, she is known for exemplary intellectual leadership, and actively guiding her mentees research and training
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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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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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May 10, 2018
First-year PhD student earns national honors
Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America
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April 19, 2018
Prevent, spot signs of and report child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
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April 19, 2018
22 recognized at UAB honors convocation
Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships
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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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January 02, 2018
Vo tapped for NCI Fellowship
Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link
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December 20, 2017
Bakitas receives Debra Sivesind Career Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions to palliative care
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December 05, 2017
Partnering to impact global education
Ladores helping visiting Thai PhD students complete dissertation proposals
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Collaborative Partnerships
November 29, 2017
Improving health with data
Raju wins alumni award recognizing excellence in education; uses data mining techniques to improve health
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November 21, 2017
Wells transforming heart failure care
Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist
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November 17, 2017
Combs examining truck driver health
Manuscript exploring shoulder injuries in long-haul truck drivers earns national writing award
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November 16, 2017
Recognizing, preventing child abuse
Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers
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November 08, 2017
Patrician named Booth Endowed Chair
Former Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor is second holder of chair named for School's third dean
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October 20, 2017
Meneses appointed to NINR position
Associate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing Research
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October 19, 2017
Currie receives NPCRC research award
Two-year, $154,000 grant studying pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South
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October 18, 2017
Ladores chosen for NIH training course
One of 50 worldwide invited to NIH National Human Genome Research Institute Short Course in Genomics
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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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September 22, 2017
Vance honored by UAB Psychology
Receives distinguished alumni award for scientific research and accomplishments
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September 22, 2017
Kempf tapped to lead NIH HIV study
Named primary site investigator for women-focused research, gets additional funding to extend study
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September 22, 2017
Wilbanks honored by AANA Foundation
Work with Closed Claims Research Team earns him Researcher of the Year Award
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September 12, 2017
Excellence in oncology nursing
Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care
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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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August 18, 2017
Alumna wins top AWHONN research award
Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications
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August 04, 2017
Understanding cardiac outcomes
Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader
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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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July 18, 2017
Five recognized by AAOHN, Foundation
Heaton named Fellow, student, alumnae win awards, another student awarded scholarship at conference
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July 06, 2017
Doctoral student tops in research
Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity
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June 28, 2017
Touching lives through telehealth
White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits
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June 28, 2017
Shining example of oncology nursing
Edwards named Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
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June 20, 2017
What impacts hospice decision?
PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families
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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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June 01, 2017
Graduate faculty mentors honored
Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards
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Dr. Jean C. McSweeney from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to deliver keynote address
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May 12, 2017
Three-time graduate selected for prestigious Yale University School of Nursing intensive
Nolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientists
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April 27, 2017
PhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRS
Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society
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April 24, 2017
Bail, 20 others recognized at 2017 Honors Convocation
PhD student is School's first to receive Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies
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World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students
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Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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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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February 20, 2017
Vance receives R21 grant from NINR for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder research
Funding supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, quality of life for older adults with HIV-related cognition problems
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January 27, 2017
PhD student earns first-place honors at international conference
Poster presentation featuring concept analysis to better define value of nursing care earns top INARC award
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January 13, 2017
Changing the lives of cancer survivors
Meneses honored with UAB Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award for a 40-year career focused on cancer survivorship
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January 10, 2017
Kirkendoll honored by Chi Eta Phi Sorority
UAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant
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December 15, 2016
Jablonski-Jaudon receives 2016 PREP Pilot Award
Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor
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Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System
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October 21, 2016
Six from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.
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October 13, 2016
Cherven, Wells chosen 2016 RWJF Future of Nursing Scholars
PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates
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October 04, 2016
Recent graduate receives National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences funding
Dr. Jeannie Rodriguez is co-investigator on effort to understand why African-American women experience a higher rate of preterm birth than Caucasian women
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September 30, 2016
Breast Cancer Awareness Month a time of heartache, hope for PhD student
Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research
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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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September 23, 2016
Dionne-Odom films video for American Society of Clinical Oncology
Postdoctoral Fellow expounds on his scholarly work "Expanding Endpoints in Oncology Palliative Care to Include Family Caregivers"
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September 16, 2016
Shipman article selected by The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for Innovation Award
Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses
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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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School of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research
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Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough
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Associate Professor named Gerontological Society of America Fellow, will embark on new Department of Defense research project
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Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong
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July 21, 2016
PhD student Lowe receives scholarships from NBNA, HPNF
Birmingham VA Medical Center Nurse Educator wants to complete her doctoral studies, become a full-time professor
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Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
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PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality
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Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing
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Award will help further her research into sleep issues in children with neurodevelopmental problems
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Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'
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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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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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UAB School of Nursing colleagues mark special day with ceremony, reception
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Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
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NINR diversity supplement will fund study of religion, relationships among African American heart-failure patients, their caregivers and their clinicians
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Support from UAB Graduate School provides 'elite educational experiences that enrich not only students, but UAB as a whole'
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April 26, 2016
Bowen receives grant for health policy research
Pilot project will study promoting physical activity among African Americans
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Professor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'
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April 15, 2016
UAB School of Nursing PhD students Bray, Mumbower and Pavicevic named 2016 Jonas Scholars
Prestigious program continues effort to increase number of doctorally prepared faculty, nurse leaders nationwide
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Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV
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PhD student, mentored by Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor Pat Patrician, presenting on relationship between nursing burnout and patient safety, participating in panel discussion on shift-working nurses and the effects of circadian misalignment
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School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB
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First group to experience revamped curriculum proving to be accomplished
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February 24, 2016
Talley studying effects of Community Health Advisors on diabetes care
Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant
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February 18, 2016
Roche, Wingo receive CTL grant to research Kaizen game
School of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potential
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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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January 15, 2016
Vance paper recognized by JANAC among its 2015 best
UAB School of Nursing professor adds to already impressive personal databank of research on aging and HIV
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Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care
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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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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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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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November 19, 2015
Alumna Katherine Pearson receives SINI Sharon Coleman Memorial Award
Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path
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November 19, 2015
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awards
Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support
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Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization
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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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November 13, 2015
Bowen to test text messaging as a tool to make older African Americans more active
Increased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant
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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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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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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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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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November 05, 2015
Study will look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older African-American men with type 2 diabetes
Award given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population
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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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November 04, 2015
Walker president-elect of oncology nursing foundation
Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013
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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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October 30, 2015
Telemedicine: Removing barriers for rural women with HIV
Pilot study is using telemedicine to provide mental health counseling to women who cannot readily access mental health care
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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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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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October 29, 2015
Navigating the holidays can be difficult for those with dementia and their families
Internationally renowned UAB School of Nursing dementia expert Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon offers tips to make holidays enjoyable for both patients and families
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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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Program of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection
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October 23, 2015
School, major health-care systems focus on improving breast cancer survivor awareness
School teams with local health systems for unique Breast Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Initiative
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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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October 20, 2015
Talk highlights how to create dementia-friendly holiday environments
Holiday celebrations can be overwhelming for those with memory loss but dementia-care expert Rita Jablonski-Jaudon is presenting tips on creating dementia-friendly family holidays
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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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October 13, 2015
Ann Gakumo shines a light on health literacy
Assistant Professor Ann Gakumo has received national recognition for her efforts to improve health literacy. Read the UAB Magazine story on her vast impact in the community.
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Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics
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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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September 11, 2015
PhD candidate Natalie Wilson receives JANAC Article of the Year award
UAB School of Nursing PhD student receives Article of the Year award from the Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care
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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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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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August 06, 2015
New online resources for Alabama young breast cancer survivors
Site provides information and resources for women under 45, including fertility decisions, family, financial and career implications.
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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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The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
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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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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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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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Johns Hopkins Professor, National Program Director for RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program, is twenty-fourth Jean Kelley Lecture keynote
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April 09, 2015
Heaton named associate editor of Workplace Health & Safety
School's PhD Program Director will assist authors in evaluating article ideas prior to peer review, facilite links between academic researchers, clinicians
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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October 01, 2014
Life-saving research
Dr. June Cho dreams of giving preemies a better start. It is well known that testosterone is the primary hormone that increases bone and muscle mass as males grow. But could the very thing that strengthens boys during adolescence also be responsible for weakening them during infancy?
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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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September 26, 2014
Jukkala receives research award
Barkley Award comes from UAB MHRC
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September 26, 2014
Jennan Phillips appointed to task force
Phillips and colleagues will examine worker impairment from marijuana use
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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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September 24, 2014
Bakitas named top professor by professional web site
Bakitas honored for dedication to teaching advanced practice nurses
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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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September 24, 2014
Meneses named inaugural FNINR Ambassador
Meneses will promote awareness of FNINR, research priorities
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September 19, 2014
YBCSN event teaches the whole family coping strategies
Saturday, April 5, 2014 young breast cancer survivors, their spouses, and children gathered at the UAB School of Nursing to attend the second annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network (YBCSN) Workshop. The workshop was specially designed to help improve the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support and networking.
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September 19, 2014
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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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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June Cho has been awarded a five-year, $1.72 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development to study testosterone and cortisol levels in infant health and development.
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April 19, 2014
Shirey receives Alumni Legacy Leader Award
hirey is an internationally recognized expert in leadership and management
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March 24, 2014
Vance publishes 100th first author, peer-reviewed manuscript
Published his first peer reviewed paper in 1993
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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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Heaton earned her master's at University of Louisville
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December 20, 2013
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Kentucky
Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky
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International leader in breast cancer survivorship research
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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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September 15, 2013
Bakitas receives grant to study palliative care for vets, minorities, rural cancer patients
UAB School of Nursing Professor Marie Bakitas has received a four-year, $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study whether a phone-based palliative care intervention can help reduce access disparities for veterans, minorities and patients from rural areas who have advanced cancer.
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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
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
Growing old with AIDS: facing new health concerns
UAB School of Nursing faculty provide research to help those living with HIV cope with chronic conditions
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Sustainable Scholarship
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 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 24, 2012
Wiser receives 2013 Presidential Diversity Award
Wiser serves the School in the Office of Research and Scholarship
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Global Leadership
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
Making Discoveries and Changing Lives
Research by UAB nurses is enhancing the quality of life for communities around the world
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Sustainable Scholarship
April 05, 2012
Safety on 18 wheels
Karen Heaton working to improve the health of most visible invisible workers in America
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 13, 2011
Heaton receives NIOSH grant for truck driver study
Karen Heaton will use R21 award to study the effects and feasibility of a computer-based intervention on truck drivers' sleep
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Sustainable Scholarship
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
