The UAB School of Nursing, along with the Nursing Chapter of the UAB National Alumni Society and the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors, recently hosted the eleventh annual Alumni Night Dinner and Awards Ceremony.
The dinner provided an opportunity for alumni to network and reconnect with fellow classmates and faculty, and it featured an archives display of UAB School of Nursing memorabilia. It also paid tribute to a number of outstanding alumni.
Carol Z. Garrison, Ph.D., UAB President Emerita was honored as the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient. She gave a presentation on leadership, her tenure as UAB President, and her passion for nursing. As a token of appreciation, Garrison was presented with a bound copy of her nomination letters, written by graduates of the UAB School of Nursing and members of the school’s Board of Visitors.
In addition, a dozen other alumni were honored with awards for their service and dedication to nursing.
The Marie L. O’Koren Alumni Award for Innovation is named for the UAB School of Nursing’s second dean, Marie L. O’Koren, who passed away in 2012. During her tenure as dean, O’Koren changed the landscape of nursing education in the state of Alabama. She led the UAB School of Nursing to become one of the top 20 nursing schools in the country and established a diversified master’s program and the first doctorate in nursing program in the Southeast. She dramatically increased support for nursing education and research. The award recognizes alumni who, like O’Koren, have made innovative contributions to the field of nursing. The recipients this year were Teresa Gore, D.N.P., C.R.N.P., C.H.S.E., of Auburn, Ala.; Ashley L. Hodges, Ph.D., WHNP-BC, of Birmingham; Michael Humber, D.N.P., M.N.A., CRNA of Birmingham; Carolyn Pierce, D.S.N., R.N., of Binghamton, N.Y.; and Lynn Stover, D.S.N., R.N., BC, SANE, of Morrow, Ga.
The Jo Ann Barnett Award for Compassionate Care honors UAB School of Nursing graduates who exemplify the best in nursing care by performing above and beyond job requirements on a regular basis. The award is named for Jo Ann Barnett, a B.S.N. and M.S.N. graduate of the UAB School of Nursing who was a champion for the highest quality of compassionate care for her patients and their families. She passed away in 2002. The recipients are Joan Burttram Carlisle, D.S.N., PNP-BC, of Birmingham; Paula Midyette, M.S.N., R.N., CCRN, CCNS, of Birmingham, and Linda F. Rose, Ed.D., RN-BC of Birmingham.
The Young Alumni Merit Award recognizes young nurse leaders who have received a degree from the UAB School of Nursing within the last 10 years and have demonstrated significant accomplishment and leadership in the field of nursing. The recipients are Nisha Cheesman, B.S.N., R.N., of Birmingham; Lindsey Harris, CRNP, of Fultondale, Ala.; and Ramona Roach-Davis, D.N.P., CRNP, of Hoover, Ala.
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Alumna leads nationally through VAAlumna Cynthia D. Cleveland is Associate Director of Patient Care Services at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.Forging the Future of NursingA new building is only the beginning for UAB School of Nursing
Bakitas receives national honorMarie Bakitas received the American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care award for 2018.
PhD 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 alumniState nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni
Interdisciplinary innovation recognizedUAB Solution Studios was recognized as the Interdisciplinary Initiative of the year.
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.Selleck recognized for serviceCynthia Selleck receives Odessa Woolfolk Community Service Award, School’s first
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 nursingNursing students selected to speak at commencementUAB School of Nursing students will speak at undergraduate and graduate commencement.Alumna 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.
Opening access for the underservedUsing 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.Alumna Cindy Cooke named president-elect of AANPCooke earned her DNP at UABPhD student receives United Health Foundation's ScholarshipLowe also is an Advanced Nursing Coordinator at UAB HospitalOpening the Door for Future NursesTerry Harrell gives so talented students without the means can pay for their educationGiving Back for All She has ReceivedJudy Powell gives to prepare the next generation of nursesGenex Donation to Fund Student ScholarshipsGENEX Services Inc. has awarded the UAB School of Nursing $20,000 in scholarship fundsPatricia Thompson named 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award WinnerThompson has a long volunteer history with the honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).Karen Morin named 2009 Distinguished AlumnaMorin has received national recognition for her teaching expertise, including the Excellence in Nursing Education Award from AWHONNFour Alumni Elected to Alabama Nursing Hall of FameFour exceptional alumni and professional leaders are 2013 inductees into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.Distinguished Alumna Joanne DischDuring a nursing career spanning more than 30 years, Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN, has held numerous positions in clinical and academic nursing, but she has always maintained a strong commitment to professional organizations—including serving as a member of the board of the American Academy of Nursing and as a committee chair with the American Nurses Association. Her most recent board position, however, might be her most high-profile yet—chair of the board of AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, one of the largest and most influential interest groups in the country.Dee Grant receives Jo Ann Barnett Award for Compassionate CareCelebrating Alumni at Annual EventEleventh annual Alumni Night Dinner and Awards Ceremony honored Carol Garrison as the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient.Alumni Shine at AANA Annual MeetingUAB School of Nursing alumni Alfred Lupien and Larry Hornsby were each nationally recognized at the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists for their outstanding contributions to the field.UAB SON Opens Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale ExhibitThis exhibit honors Barrett Brock MacKay, an alumna of the UAB School of Nursing and past Chair of the School’s Board of Visitors.The Scholarship Luncheon: An Annual Celebration of our Donor's GenerosityScholarship donors, and current and past recipients, gathered at the Mountain Brook Country Club 5 to celebrate the UAB community’s continuous generosity and achievement. This event serves to honor our donors who have personally touched our students with their contributions.The No-Show Ball: an Exciting Fall TraditionCommitted to raising funds for UAB scholarships in pediatric nursing, the JBOV last year and this year has been focused on funding a scholarship in memory of brother-and-sister twin infants – the Seth Houston McCoin, Jr., and Elizabeth Morgan Endowed Scholarship in Pediatric Nursing.The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation visits the UAB School of NursingGrants Program Director Lizzy Smith meets scholarship recipients, tours skills labsScokels and Honeycutts Honored by Friends and FamilyEndowed scholarship honors two couples, provides aid for students for years to comePioneering in Advanced Practice NursingOne of Alabama’s first nurse practitioners, Juanzetta Flowers is a member of the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors, former nurse practitioner at UAB’s medical school and retired faculty member