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Six alumni named to hall of fame
Entire class of inductees comprises UABSON graduates
Alumna gives backPlanned gift will support future BSN students
UAB School of Nursing hosts Alumni Night 2019Annual celebratory event honors outstanding work of graduates
Male alumni leading the professionMale alumni lead in care, companies and nursing profession
Grimes honored by Savoy MagazineAlumna named among most influential women in corporate America
Alumni recognized for excellenceUAB Medicine, Children’s of Alabama include 20 UABSON graduates in annual nursing excellence awards
Alumni named AAN FellowsRozmus, Tan to be inducted in October
Oncology, palliative care experts leadMSN subspecialty faculty bring experience, knowledge to program
Alumna Lankford publishes new bookThird book, on health policy, analyzes government-funded health care programs in America and discusses measures for improvement.
In Their Own Words, by Stacey Van DykeAs told by alumna Stacey Van Dyke, DNP, CRNA
Supporting students through scholarshipsStudents able to focus on academics thanks to Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarship program
Leading in veterans careAlumna named nurse executive for Kansas City VAMC
Alumnus Owens honored by UWReceives University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award for extraordinary service and significant contributions to the university’s mission
Alumni invest in Anesthesia studentsLarry and Carol Hornsby are investing in the next generation of nurse anesthetists with inaugural scholarshipAlumna Harris investing in familyFor Madeline Harris, giving to the School is all about family - her own and her School of Nursing Family
Paying it forwardVance Ferebee's experience as a scholarship recipient has led him and his wife to create a scholarship for those pursuing critical care or emergency nursingFamily of alumna gives backPlanned giving provides family a way to honor daughter's legacyAlumnus earns prestigious state awardHornsby receives Distinguished Service Award from ALANA
Alumna elected president of informatics associationHarmon leading American Nursing Informatics Association
Alumna earns nurse executive certificationCarter passes Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam
Alumna joins leadership for national health systemWilson named Sr. VP of Clinical Operations of Ascension
Alumni named award-winning authorsTwo graduates earn “book of the year” awards
Alumna elected president of nursing organizationThedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association
Alumni, BOV member honored by state nurses associationAlabama State Nurses Association honors six alumni, Board of Visitors memberKunaviktikul named Distinguished AlumnaRecognized for international leadership in nursing education, research
Families take up Nightingale’s mantleJane Brock extends family’s commitment to focus on improving health for vulnerable populations through endowed professorship, award fund.Recent grad passes nurse executive board examAlumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam
Alumna leads nationally through VAAlumna Cynthia D. Cleveland is Associate Director of Patient Care Services at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.Alumna named finalist for CF research awardBray named semi-finalist for research award at North American Cystic Fibrosis ConferencePhD student is first from RN-BSN mobilityLofton plans to research demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis
Alumna VanDyke makes Top 10 at Ms. Veteran AmericaSelected among applicant pool of nearly 400 veterans.NPAA honors eight faculty, alumniState nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni
Alumna named to Alabama Healthcare Hall of FameThree-time alumna Sanders inducted into state hall of fame
Alumna honored as Living LegendJoanne Disch has been named an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend.Faculty, alumni named AAN FellowsNumber of UAB School of Nursing associated fellows grows to 91
Society of Critical Care Medicine honors alumnaPlasters receives lifetime achievement award from society
AACN selects three alumni for leadership programYear-long fellowship to prepare participants as academic leaders
Alumna recognized by ASAIOBlood receives inaugural award from national society.Alumna receives international science awardAl-Wahsh recognized for contributions to hospital infection prevention
Alumna named to exclusive executive leadership programMelander among 30 academic nurse leaders to participateAlumna named Top 25 in BusinessHuffman recognized for excellence in business by UAB National Alumni SocietyBrothers graduate together for BSNBrothers with 10-year age difference graduating together with bachelor’s in nursingAlumna elected to AACN boardShelton serving as member-at-largeAlumna leading care delivery transformationKristi Henderson becomes VP, Ascension HealthcareNoles Named Outstanding WomanNoles selected from among UAB staffAlumnus named Presidential Leadership ScholarBanks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administratorsAlumna named dean at Tuskegee UniversityHendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership roleAlumnus shaping profession for menSmith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in NursingAlumna earns Sigma mentorship awardCarlson earned MSN from School in 1976BSN students contact donors to say 'thanks'453 calls made to thank alumni for their supportSeven from School recognized by NPAAFive alumni, two BOV members honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of AlabamaAnnual Dove Shoot at Prospect MountainEvent supported Nightingale Eminent Faculty ScholarLavender honored for state leadershipAlumna and National Advisory Council member named among 30 female leaders impacting AlabamaYarbro receives AAN's highest honorHonorary alumna cited by American Academy of Nursing for contributions to profession, cancer careThompson honored by NLNAlumna retires as CEO of Sigma Theta Tau, receives top NLN awardUAB School of Nursing hosts Alumni Night 2017Event celebrated alumni accomplishmentsStanhope inducted into hall of fameDistinguished alumna recognized for extraordinary contributions to nursingAlumna wins public health nursing awardWilson recognized for public health nursing excellence in AlabamaThree-time graduate selected NIH Future Research LeaderNolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientistsAlumna wins top AWHONN research awardTucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applicationsTwo alumni honored by UAB NASBryant, Cole recognized in UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Class of 2017Pioneering Palliative CareAlumnus Owens promotes patient advocacy through leadershipAlumna elected national board chairPilon to lead National Nurse-led Care ConsortiumAlumna voted Best Nurse PractitionerJackson receives county-wide honor eight months after graduationAlumna shines at sim conferenceParodi recognized for project involving U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force scientistsTwo-time graduate publishes third bookAlumnus Campbell becomes author after surviving bladder cancerGroundbreaking nursing leadershipDNP alumna Velinda Block named first chief nursing executive of HCA Tristar DivisionSchool to host 26th Annual Dr. Jean A. Kelley Lecture on June 7Dr. Jean C. McSweeney from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to deliver keynote addressImpacting inpatient, outpatient mental healthAlumnus Sargent's passion for mental health led him to help fill a critical void in health care providersThree-time graduate selected for prestigious Yale University School of Nursing intensiveNolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientistsPhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRSLucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research SocietyBail, 20 others recognized at 2017 Honors ConvocationPhD student is School's first to receive Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate StudiesAlumna gives back to community and SchoolWhelton's nursing career centered on mentorship and helping othersAlumna Linda Norman named FNINR ambassadorSelected from a pool of applicants to advance critical research agendaMSN alum Fain publishes fifth edition nursing textbookReading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research has received American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year AwardNurse Anesthesia alumna’s career takes her to Saudi Arabia and the summit of Mount KilimanjaroReich deployed immediately after graduation to serve in Operation Desert Storm; climbed with two fellow CRNAs, one another UAB alumnaEnriching educational and professional development experiences for UAB nurse anesthesia studentsAmy Neimkin believes in giving time, resources to benefit next generation of CRNAsGiving back to the School to honor a distinguished 40-year careerMarilyn Henry credits her nursing background for opening doors to rewarding work in hospital administrationDonors making state-of-the-art School a realityGifts to the School's $32 million, more than 72,000-square-foot expansion are "Building the Future of Nursing" at UABBlakely honored by UAB Department of PsychologyUAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016Trio of UAB School of Nursing faculty recognized by UAB Center for Teaching and LearningIddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificatesUAB School of Nursing BSN students thank donors during third annual Thank-a-ThonMore than 550 calls placed to generous alumni to express gratitude for their supportLong-time supporters name Dean's SuiteStyslingers cite School's progress, UAB's driving force in state as reasons for givingInvesting in the future of nursingDual-purpose donation creates scholarship, names pediatric nursing competency labFaculty members’ gift to that which they hold dearDesigned to cultivate future collaborative research and supportive mentoring for future nurse leadersBreaking new ground: School kicks off $32M expansionOctober 6, UAB School of Nursing broke ground on its $32 million, 72,000 square-foot building expansionUAB School of Nursing honors alumni at annual awards ceremonyTwo-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni AwardSON alumni selected to serve on UAB National Alumni Society Junior BoardTaylor Hinkle, Jordan Barksdale will work in various ways to advance, strengthen alumni organizationRecent graduates honored by Nursing Chapter of UAB National Alumni SocietyBrasher, Argade named recipients of the Summer 2016 DNP, BSN awards for student excellenceLike mother, like daughterMitchell, Urdaneta will earn BSN degrees, walk together in upcoming UAB summer commencement ceremonyFour with ties to School named to Tuskegee University Nursing Hall of FameThree alumni, one retired faculty among 2016 classTwo-time alumna elected to AANA postHeather Rankin earned BSN and DNP from SchoolAlumnae, Retired Faculty, Board of Visitors member recognized as Palliative Care Legacy BuildersUAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care honors Fordham, Palmore, Westbrook, BeardMoss honored with a 2016 Graduate Dean's Award for Excellence in MentorshipProfessor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'Prapanjaroensin awarded scholarship by CAAOHN to attend national meetingPhD 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 misalignmentNancy Harris Smith Endowed Memorial Support Fund for Nursing Excellence recipients recognizedWatts, Byram presented with inaugural awards honoring "inspirational and gifted" teacher's legacyScholarship initiative launched by nurse educatorsRetired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing studentsFuture plans will aid undergraduatesPlanned gift will create endowed scholarship in Selma native's nameGebhart experiences early successSpring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentationBarbara Dossey Keynote for Fall Jean Kelley Endowed LectureInternationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing and nurse coaching movementsLettie Pate Whitehead Foundation visits the UAB School of NursingRepresentative meets three scholarship recipients, tours skills and simulation labsAlacare invests in the futureGift earmarked for laboratory simulating home health settingUAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni, colleagues at annual dinnerSchool recognizes eight alumni, colleagues for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients
Alumna named chair of Department of Nursing at Tuskegee UniversityEarned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program
Alumna Debra Davis named to Alabama Nursing Hall of FameCareer has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for nurses in Alabama and beyondAlumna Disch honored by AACNNamed 2015 recipient of the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career; award is named for UAB's Dr. Margie Kinney HandlinSchool launches National Advisory CouncilCharged with examining, facilitating innovative, practical strategies to promote School; advise on profession nationally across constituencies
Gift to Honor NursingRick and Barrett Brock MacKay give $1 million to create dynamic new home for the Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale Letters Exhibit
School honors donors at scholarship luncheonScholarship donors, recipients meet at annual luncheon to celebrate donor generosity and student excellenceContinuing a family’s legacy of serviceWebster Ray is motivated to serve by seeing worthy causes up close.
School Celebrates Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame Inductee Anita SmithOne of the founding members of the Board of Visitors in 1992, Anita Smith has had a front-row seat for the health care revolution that has taken place in Birmingham and around the state over the past five decades.
New BOV Chair and Co-ChairEffective December 4, 2014 at the winter meeting of the Board of Visitors (BOV), Barbara O’Neal Eddleman becomes the BOV’s 10th Chair. Joining her in leading the Board in the Co-Chair role is Dr. Douglas C. “Doug” Tilt, a BOV member since 2007.
Leaders who have paved the waySince its founding almost 23 years ago, the Board of Visitors has had outstanding leadership. The following profiles honor those dedicated individuals who have wisely led the Board thus far on its journey of supporting the UAB School of Nursing.
UAB School of Nursing participates in first Thank-a-ThonUAB School of Nursing BSN students volunteer for School's first Thank-a-ThonBoard Member Profile: Rita SpencerFor 27 years, Rita Ingalls Spencer knew the fulfillment of taking care of children and adolescents at the Birmingham-based children’s medical center now known as Children’s of Alabama.
No-Show Ball: Exceeding a goalThe 2014 No-Show Ball fundraiser hosted by the Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) was a success, exceeding the goal set by JBOV members.
Junior Board of Visitors Welcomes Four New MembersThe Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) welcomes new members Elizabeth Riddle, Kelli Fleming, Tim Hennessy, Jr. and Ken Taylor.
His Investment in Caring NursesFor 34 years, Jack W. Trigg, Jr., MD, practiced internal medicine in the Birmingham area. He was a member of a group practice that long was called Southside Internists and then, following a merger with another group Southview Medical Group.
During those years Trigg developed a deep appreciation for roles that nurses play in patient care. “Who really looks after you when you are sick and in the hospital? The nurses,” he said.Birmingham couple's lead giftFergusons motivated by nursing's ability to touch peoples livesUAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni at annual dinnerSchool recognizes six alumni for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patientsAnother hit for ApplauseThe 2014 fundraising event hosted by the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors drew strong student and faculty praise and gratitude.A New BOV Member and a New FundraiserThe Board of Visitors (BOV) has a new member –Eileen S. Meyer –and Eileen and husband Dr. Bruce E. Burns, a BOV member since 2012, have added a fundraiser to ways they support the UAB School of Nursing.
