December 03, 2019
Six alumni named to hall of fame
Entire class of inductees comprises UABSON graduates
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Valuable Resources
August 01, 2019
Alumni invest in Anesthesia students
Larry and Carol Hornsby are investing in the next generation of nurse anesthetists with inaugural scholarship
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Valuable Resources
August 01, 2019
Alumna Harris investing in family
For Madeline Harris, giving to the School is all about family - her own and her School of Nursing Family
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August 01, 2019
Paying it forward
Vance Ferebee's experience as a scholarship recipient has led him and his wife to create a scholarship for those pursuing critical care or emergency nursing
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August 01, 2019
Family of alumna gives back
Planned giving provides family a way to honor daughter's legacy
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July 09, 2019
Alumnus earns prestigious state award
Hornsby receives Distinguished Service Award from ALANA
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June 17, 2019
Two-time alumna elected AANA Vice President
Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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Global Leadership
June 17, 2019
Faculty, alumni among 2019 AANP Fellows
Hodges, Talley, Young and Ng inducted at June meeting of American Association of Nurse Practitioners
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Global Leadership
June 06, 2019
Alumna elected president of informatics association
Harmon leading American Nursing Informatics Association
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Valuable Resources
June 03, 2019
Alumna joins leadership for national health system
Wilson named Sr. VP of Clinical Operations of Ascension
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Valuable Resources
April 26, 2019
Alumni named award-winning authors
Two graduates earn “book of the year” awards
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April 08, 2019
Baker receives multiple honors
Associate professor named distinguished educator, serving terms on multiple boards
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Global Leadership
April 08, 2019
Graduates continue growing through residency
Cahaba Medical Care residency offers additional knowledge, experience
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Collaborative Partnerships
February 14, 2019
Alumna elected president of nursing organization
Thedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association
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Valuable Resources
February 14, 2019
Alumni, BOV member honored by state nurses association
Alabama State Nurses Association honors six alumni, Board of Visitors member
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January 30, 2019
Celebrating 60 years of Sigma at UAB
UAB School of Nursing celebrates 60th anniversary of nursing honor society chapter at Alumni Night
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Global Leadership
January 25, 2019
Kunaviktikul named Distinguished Alumna
Recognized for international leadership in nursing education, research
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Valuable Resources
January 14, 2019
Families take up Nightingale’s mantle
Jane Brock extends family’s commitment to focus on improving health for vulnerable populations through endowed professorship, award fund.
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Valuable Resources
January 11, 2019
Recent grad passes nurse executive board exam
Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam
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Valuable Resources
January 08, 2019
Alumna leads nationally through VA
Alumna Cynthia D. Cleveland is Associate Director of Patient Care Services at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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Valuable Resources
December 26, 2018
Five questions with Norma Cuellar
PhD graduate serving a two-year term as President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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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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Valuable Resources
December 11, 2018
Wells presents palliative care conference
Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 06, 2018
Alumna VanDyke makes Top 10 at Ms. Veteran America
Selected among applicant pool of nearly 400 veterans.
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Valuable Resources
November 27, 2018
NPAA honors eight faculty, alumni
State nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni
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Valuable Resources
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
November 12, 2018
Alumna named to Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame
Three-time alumna Sanders inducted into state hall of fame
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November 06, 2018
Alumna honored as Living Legend
Joanne Disch has been named an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend.
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October 16, 2018
Society of Critical Care Medicine honors alumna
Plasters receives lifetime achievement award from society
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Valuable Resources
October 16, 2018
AACN selects three alumni for leadership program
Year-long fellowship to prepare participants as academic leaders
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Valuable Resources
October 11, 2018
Alumna recognized by ASAIO
Blood receives inaugural award from national society.
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October 04, 2018
SON, AirMed enter partnership
Partnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, training
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 06, 2018
Alumna receives international science award
Al-Wahsh recognized for contributions to hospital infection prevention
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Valuable Resources
August 30, 2018
Alumna named to exclusive executive leadership program
Melander among 30 academic nurse leaders to participate
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Valuable Resources
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 27, 2018
Alumna named Top 25 in Business
Huffman recognized for excellence in business by UAB National Alumni Society
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
August 16, 2018
Four alumni earn state nurse practitioner awards
State organizations recognize UAB alumni and faculty for excellence, advocacy
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Global Leadership
July 24, 2018
Three DNP students earn scholarships
Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association
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Global Leadership
July 18, 2018
Four inducted as AANP fellows
Prestigious designation awarded to three alumni and one faculty
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Global Leadership
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 08, 2018
Second-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarship
PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 07, 2018
Alumna elected to AACN board
Shelton serving as member-at-large
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Valuable Resources
June 07, 2018
Alumna leading care delivery transformation
Kristi Henderson becomes VP, Ascension Healthcare
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Valuable Resources
June 06, 2018
Noles Named Outstanding Woman
Noles selected from among UAB staff
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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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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
22 recognized at UAB honors convocation
Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships
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Innovative Programs
April 19, 2018
Alumnus named Presidential Leadership Scholar
Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators
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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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March 08, 2018
Alumna named dean at Tuskegee University
Hendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role
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March 02, 2018
Alumni team up against opioids
Langner and White awarded for innovative ideas at InnoHack 2018
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Collaborative Partnerships
February 13, 2018
Harris leading pediatric MS cognition research
Only nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project
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Sustainable Scholarship
February 12, 2018
Alumnus shaping profession for men
Smith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in Nursing
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Valuable Resources
January 31, 2018
Alumna earns Sigma mentorship award
Carlson earned MSN from School in 1976
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January 23, 2018
BSN students contact donors to say 'thanks'
453 calls made to thank alumni for their support
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Valuable Resources
January 22, 2018
Male faculty, students choosing UAB
Percentage of male faculty, students continues to rise
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Global Leadership
January 02, 2018
Vo tapped for NCI Fellowship
Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link
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Sustainable Scholarship
December 12, 2017
Seven from School recognized by NPAA
Five alumni, two BOV members honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
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December 05, 2017
Annual Dove Shoot at Prospect Mountain
Event supported Nightingale Eminent Faculty Scholar
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
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 07, 2017
Serve Africa Day impacting health care globally
School's students, faculty, staff donate time to prepare MedHope Africa for Ugandan mission
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Global Leadership
November 06, 2017
Lavender honored for state leadership
Alumna and National Advisory Council member named among 30 female leaders impacting Alabama
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October 20, 2017
Two faculty elected to state board
Jordan and McPeters to serve on state nurse practitioner board
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Global Leadership
October 20, 2017
Yarbro receives AAN's highest honor
Honorary alumna cited by American Academy of Nursing for contributions to profession, cancer care
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October 19, 2017
Turner-Henson leads by example
Professor one of 12 receiving 2017 UAB President's Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Global Leadership
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 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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Sustainable Scholarship
October 12, 2017
Thompson honored by NLN
Alumna retires as CEO of Sigma Theta Tau, receives top NLN award
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
September 22, 2017
Four named to Nursing Hall of Fame
Moneyham, Adams, Beard and Stanton recognized for contributions to nursing, health care in Alabama
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Global Leadership
September 22, 2017
UAB School of Nursing hosts Alumni Night 2017
Event celebrated alumni accomplishments
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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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Sustainable Scholarship
September 21, 2017
Stanhope inducted into hall of fame
Distinguished alumna recognized for extraordinary contributions to nursing
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September 18, 2017
Alumna wins public health nursing award
Wilson recognized for public health nursing excellence in Alabama
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September 12, 2017
Deupree among Top 50 Over 50
Honored for demonstrating professional excellence and community commitment
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Global Leadership
August 29, 2017
Hallman named AEN Fellow
As one of 163 worldwide, Hallman recognized for substantial contributions to emergency nursing
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Global Leadership
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 25, 2017
Partnership presentation places 2nd
Poe, Polancich poster presentation shines spotlight on UAB Nursing Partnership at QSEN National Forum
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Global Leadership
August 18, 2017
Alumna wins top AWHONN research award
Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications
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Valuable Resources
August 16, 2017
Two alumni honored by UAB NAS
Bryant, Cole recognized in UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Class of 2017
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August 09, 2017
Scott, Sabrina Kopf bonded by marriage, nursing
Couple is first husband-wife team to graduate together from School's DNP Program
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Innovative Programs
August 04, 2017
Understanding cardiac outcomes
Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader
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Innovative Programs
July 26, 2017
New leaders for FNP Specialty Track
Buys, Combs succeeding retiring Somerall as Co-Coordinators of School's Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track
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Innovative Programs
July 26, 2017
Alumna recognized for leadership
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Turnham state award winner
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Global Leadership
July 26, 2017
Pioneering Palliative Care
Alumnus Owens promotes patient advocacy through leadership
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July 18, 2017
Three from School named Academy Fellows
One faculty member, two alumnae to be inducted at AAN annual conference
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Global Leadership
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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Innovative Programs
July 18, 2017
AANP inducts seven from School as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 33 the number of faculty, alumni who hold this designation
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Global Leadership
June 28, 2017
Touching lives through telehealth
White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits
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Sustainable Scholarship
June 28, 2017
Impactful nurse practitioner
American Association of Nurse Practitioners names Talley state award winner
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Global Leadership
June 22, 2017
Alumna elected national board chair
Pilon to lead National Nurse-led Care Consortium
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June 15, 2017
Alumna voted Best Nurse Practitioner
Jackson receives county-wide honor eight months after graduation
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June 08, 2017
Alumna shines at sim conference
Parodi recognized for project involving U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force scientists
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June 08, 2017
Two-time graduate publishes third book
Alumnus Campbell becomes author after surviving bladder cancer
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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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Innovative Programs
May 30, 2017
Groundbreaking nursing leadership
DNP alumna Velinda Block named first chief nursing executive of HCA Tristar Division
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May 15, 2017
Impacting inpatient, outpatient mental health
Alumnus Sargent's passion for mental health led him to help fill a critical void in health care providers
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Valuable Resources
Photojournalist turned U.S. Army nurse is shining example of School's commitment to providing quality health care for Veterans
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Collaborative Partnerships
May 12, 2017
Three-time graduate selected for prestigious Yale University School of Nursing intensive
Nolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientists
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Joanne Disch named recipient of the Geraldine 'Polly' Bednash Lectureship Award
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Global Leadership
May 02, 2017
Leading sustainable health care, social change
MSN students Cassidy, Pattison named 2017-18 Alabama Schweitzer Fellows
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Global Leadership
April 27, 2017
PhD alumna receives prestigious research award from SNRS
Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society
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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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Hodges' leadership in nursing extends to daughter, son
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Global Leadership
April 14, 2017
Alumna Linda Norman named FNINR ambassador
Selected from a pool of applicants to advance critical research agenda
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Valuable Resources
April 14, 2017
Dawson receives 2017 AONE Prism Diversity Award
Assistant professor honored for long track record of working to promote diversity, inclusivity
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Global Leadership
Cited for impact on innovative nursing education
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Global Leadership
April 07, 2017
MSN alum Fain publishes fifth edition nursing textbook
Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research has received American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Award
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Valuable Resources
Assistant professor to serve two-year term on group's Institute of Regulatory Excellence Committee
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Global Leadership
Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service
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Diversity
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
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
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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February 20, 2017
Cooke represents nurse practitioners at historic White House bill signing ceremony
DNP graduate, AANP president participates 21st Century Cures Act signing, which provides $1 billion for states for opioid abuse prevention, treatment
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Global Leadership
January 13, 2017
Alumni leading nursing education in Thailand
Kunaviktikul reappointed as dean, Kaewthummanukul to serve as an associate dean of Chiang Mai University’s Faculty of Nursing
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Collaborative Partnerships
PhD graduate receives group's 2016 Anna Mae Ericksen Award
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Global Leadership
December 14, 2016
Alumna Norman named to Nemours Foundation Board of Directors
DSN graduate and Vanderbilt nursing dean to help guide one of nation's largest pediatric health systems
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Global Leadership
December 09, 2016
Blakely honored by UAB Department of Psychology
UAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016
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Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Trio of UAB School of Nursing faculty recognized by UAB Center for Teaching and Learning
Iddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificates
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Valuable Resources
December 02, 2016
Disch elected chair of Aurora Health Care Board of Directors
Distinguished alumna becomes first nurse to hold prestigious position for Wisconsin's largest integrated health care system
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Global Leadership
December 02, 2016
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lenz-Norman shines at SINI
Two-time graduate makes her mark at nation's premier nursing informatics gathering
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Innovative Programs
More than 550 calls placed to generous alumni to express gratitude for their support
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Valuable Resources
November 08, 2016
Investing in the future of nursing
Dual-purpose donation creates scholarship, names pediatric nursing competency lab
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Valuable Resources
October 28, 2016
Environmental Protection Agency names Turner-Henson Child's Environmental Health Hero
Professor recognized for visionary leadership in protecting children's health
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Global Leadership
Three-time UAB School of Nursing graduate to encourage all nurses to be involved in ASNA
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor elected to two-year term as secretary of group's Board of Directors
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Global Leadership
October 25, 2016
Breaking new ground: School kicks off $32M expansion
October 6, UAB School of Nursing broke ground on its $32 million, 72,000 square-foot building expansion
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Three others with ties to the UAB School of Nursing also recognized for their statewide impact
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Global Leadership
October 21, 2016
Six from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.
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Global Leadership
October 13, 2016
UAB School of Nursing honors alumni at annual awards ceremony
Two-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award
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Valuable Resources
Taylor Hinkle, Jordan Barksdale will work in various ways to advance, strengthen alumni organization
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Valuable Resources
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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Sustainable Scholarship
October 04, 2016
Alumna named 2016 Distinguished Graduate by Florida State University College of Nursing
Dr. Sandra Dunbar selected in the Educator Category
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Global Leadership
September 22, 2016
Recent graduates honored by Nursing Chapter of UAB National Alumni Society
Brasher, Argade named recipients of the Summer 2016 DNP, BSN awards for student excellence
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Valuable Resources
September 16, 2016
Dr. D'Ann Somerall named 2016 President's Award for Excellence in Teaching recipient
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track coordinator lauded as invaluable asset to teaching profession
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Innovative Programs
September 16, 2016
Shipman article selected by The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for Innovation Award
Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses
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Sustainable Scholarship
August 25, 2016
Alumna named nurse anesthesia program administrator for Florida State University Panama City
Lt. Col. Stacey VanDyke fills administrator role following her Air Force career
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Global Leadership
August 18, 2016
Horns named North Carolina Hospital Association's 2016 Meritorious Service Award winner
Alumna receives honor for advancing excellence in patient care, education, research
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Global Leadership
Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage
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Global Leadership
July 08, 2016
AANP inducts UAB School of Nursing alumnae as Fellows
Recent additions bring to 24 the number of faculty, alumni who now hold prestigious designation
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Global Leadership
June 23, 2016
Alumnae, Retired Faculty, Board of Visitors member recognized as Palliative Care Legacy Builders
UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care honors Fordham, Palmore, Westbrook, Beard
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Valuable Resources
Made transition from resident in the School to VA co-director in less than three years
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Collaborative Partnerships
Strong relationships producing health care professionals who are well prepared to identify and care for veterans wherever they are
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Collaborative Partnerships
Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'
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Global Leadership
Assistant professor serving as chair of statewide panel focusing on increasing the public's basic understanding of health information and services
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Collaborative Partnerships
Becomes first to occupy a new permanent nursing seat, will work to continue expanding the role of nurses
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Global Leadership
April 29, 2016
Holland receives inaugural NONPF Rising Star Award
Recognizes faculty members who has demonstrated 'extraordinary promise' within first five years of academic career
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Global Leadership
April 26, 2016
Bowen receives grant for health policy research
Pilot project will study promoting physical activity among African Americans
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Sustainable Scholarship
Associate professor working to enhance use of unique collection in School of Nursing curricula
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Innovative Programs
April 01, 2016
Baker honored by American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Also appointed to Hartford Center national expert panel on gerontological nursing
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Global Leadership
Volunteer efforts lead to appointment to Steering Committee, election as Vice Chair
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Global Leadership
Nurse practitioner, 2015 MSN graduate achieving career goal with work in rural health care
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Innovative Programs
Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, FNP-BC, NP-C, AAHIVE, earned his PhD from the School in 2013
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Global Leadership
First group to experience revamped curriculum proving to be accomplished
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Innovative Programs
February 26, 2016
Alumna Theeck receives the 2016 AANP Alabama Clinical Excellence Award
Chosen based on dedication, enthusiasm and extraordinary procedural and diagnostic skills.
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Global Leadership
February 24, 2016
Talley studying effects of Community Health Advisors on diabetes care
Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant
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Sustainable Scholarship
February 15, 2016
Watts receives prestigious certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare
School's Director of Clinical Simulation is group's 18th Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator-Advanced worldwide
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Global Leadership
February 04, 2016
Nancy Harris Smith Endowed Memorial Support Fund for Nursing Excellence recipients recognized
Watts, Byram presented with inaugural awards honoring "inspirational and gifted" teacher's legacy
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February 02, 2016
Holland elected to NPWH leadership post
Says its an exciting time to be a women's health nurse practitioner
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Global Leadership
January 29, 2016
Scholarship initiative launched by nurse educators
Retired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing students
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Valuable Resources
January 20, 2016
Alumna Burrow named president of Central Alabama Community College
Selected based on two-plus years of successful leadership, service as interim president
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Global Leadership
Acknowledges significant contributions from four special members
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Sustainable Scholarship
Four-time graduate of UAB School of Nursing to serve two-year term as president
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Global Leadership
January 12, 2016
Sargent, Young receive national honors
Awards shine light on two expected to make their mark in field of psychiatric care
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Global Leadership
December 18, 2015
Blakely honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama
Award recognizes School of Nursing instructor for work in rural community setting
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Global Leadership
December 18, 2015
UAB nurse anesthesia students present to statewide organization
Bonner, Pickett invited to speak at Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists gathering
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Innovative Programs
December 18, 2015
Gebhart experiences early success
Spring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentation
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Valuable Resources
Lavender has served as interim president since September 2014
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Global Leadership
December 10, 2015
Hodges appointed to advisory post with NONPF
Will provide insight to help shape the organization’s bylaws
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Global Leadership
November 19, 2015
Alumna Katherine Pearson receives SINI Sharon Coleman Memorial Award
Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path
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Sustainable Scholarship
November 19, 2015
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awards
Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support
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Sustainable Scholarship
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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Sustainable Scholarship
November 13, 2015
PhD student awarded Komen Outstanding Young Investigator Award
Selection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreach
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Innovative Programs
November 11, 2015
AMNP a turning point for athletic trainer turned faculty member
AMNP was the best route because he already had a bachelor’s and master’s in athletic training and didn’t want to go back to school for another two or three years to get a bachelor’s degree in nursing
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
First-generation student finds home, focus on rural health at UAB
Growing up in rural Alabama Shameka Rodgers saw the effect a lack of health care access, education had on her community and made UAB her first and only choice for a nursing education she will take back home to help others
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
Peace Corps experience ignites desire for helping underserved
Erin Gockle was a Peace Corps Fellow while earning her BSN and now is an MSN student in the School's Graduate Nursing Education Primary Care Scholars initiative
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Innovative Programs
November 10, 2015
Informatics specialty draws PhD student to UAB
Cites unique specialty, affordability, outstanding faculty as reasons for pursuing two doctoral degrees
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Innovative Programs
November 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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Sustainable Scholarship
November 04, 2015
Dunn to serve on national nurse-midwife committee
Will try to help increase membership, raise awareness of services CNMs perform
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Global Leadership
October 30, 2015
UAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni, colleagues at annual dinner
School recognizes eight alumni, colleagues for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients
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Valuable Resources
October 29, 2015
Alumna named chair of Department of Nursing at Tuskegee University
Earned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program
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Valuable Resources
October 28, 2015
Alumna Debra Davis named to Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
Career has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for nurses in Alabama and beyond
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Valuable Resources
October 23, 2015
Two PhD Students Selected for Prestigious Award
The two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this year
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 16, 2015
Nine from UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
Four faculty members and five alumni from the UAB School of Nursing named Academy Fellows
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Global Leadership
Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics
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Global Leadership
September 24, 2015
Three PhD students awarded Komen training grants
Scholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses
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Sustainable Scholarship
UAB School of Nursing alumna Carol Ratcliffe credited by NBNA for outstanding contributions to professional and patient education
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Global Leadership
August 21, 2015
Sixteen faculty and alumni honored by B-Metro
B-Metro Nursing Excellence faculty and alumni award recipients honored for leadership, innovation and expertise
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Global Leadership
UAB School of Nursing alumna Lindsey Harris cited by National Black Nurses Association for clinical excellence, patient advocacy and mentorship
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Both professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the better
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The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies
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June 24, 2015
Alumna Lindsey Harris named ASNA President-elect
UAB School of Nursing alumna to serve as President-elect of Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA)
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Global Leadership
June 12, 2015
Faculty member, alumna inducted as AANP Fellows
A University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing faculty member and an alumna of one of the School’s doctoral programs have been inducted as Fellows in the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the largest full-service national professional membership organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties.
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Global Leadership
June 12, 2015
PhD candidate, alumna earns prestigious fellowship
Dr. Natalie Wilson has been awarded a Brown R25 Fellowship that provides didactic training in clinical research methods, as well as collaborative structured mentoring.
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Global Leadership
June 05, 2015
DNP, PhD graduates lead national organizations
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), which holds it annual meeting this week - June 9 through 14 - and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) both count UAB School of Nursing alumni among its presidential ranks.
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Global Leadership
May 22, 2015
Alumna Disch honored by AACN
Named 2015 recipient of the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career; award is named for UAB's Dr. Margie Kinney Handlin
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Valuable Resources
Johns Hopkins Professor, National Program Director for RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program, is twenty-fourth Jean Kelley Lecture keynote
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Innovative Programs
May 13, 2015
Alumna Courtney Sullivan receives APHON scholarship to attend 2015 Nurse in Washington Internship
Sullivan, a graduate of the MSN program, is the recipient of one of only two scholarships given by the Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses to attend the prestigious conference
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Alumna Linda Gibson-Young receives the Outstanding Researcher Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
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April 29, 2015
Alumna Neimkin receives AANA recognition
Alumna Amy Neimkin receives 2015 Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year Award presented by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
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DNP graduate Shelby Polk participating in year-long innovative and integrated learning experience for advanced practice nurses
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Global Leadership
April 17, 2015
School launches National Advisory Council
Charged with examining, facilitating innovative, practical strategies to promote School; advise on profession nationally across constituencies
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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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Global Leadership
April 02, 2015
Alumna O’Keefe receives 2015 AAOHN Golden Pen Award
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses recognizes Louise O'Keefe for excellence in writing in experienced author category
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April 01, 2015
Alumna Mary de Chesnay earns national book award
"Nursing Research Using Ethnography: Qualitative Designs and Methods" honored by AJN as book of the year
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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 19, 2015
Gift to Honor Nursing
Rick and Barrett Brock MacKay give $1 million to create dynamic new home for the Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale Letters Exhibit
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Valuable Resources
March 06, 2015
Gakumo receives award from UAB BSAC
Ann Gakumo named Most Outstanding Black Faculty Member by Black Student Awareness Committee for leadership, community and school involvement
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Global Leadership
January 30, 2015
School helps The Foundry win grant for Food Truck
Grant helps The Foundry support Oasis Produce Pantry Food Truck, bring nursing students to teach nutrition in low-income Birmingham suburb
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Collaborative Partnerships
January 30, 2015
Baker appointed to ABN for four-year term
Natalie Baker appointed to Alabama Board of Nursing to represent advanced practice nursing, joins UABSON colleague Laura Wright
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Global Leadership
January 08, 2015
Natalie Baker elected Chair of GAPNA Education Committee
Assistant Professor Natalie Baker assumed role of GAPNA Education Committee Chair in September of 2014
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Global Leadership
December 10, 2014
UAB SON DNP student named AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholar
DNP student Marie McBee one of five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars selected through AACN Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future.
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Global Leadership
December 05, 2014
UAB School of Nursing participates in first Thank-a-Thon
UAB School of Nursing BSN students volunteer for School's first Thank-a-Thon
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December 05, 2014
DNP Alumna named NLN Academy of Nursing Education Fellow
DNP Alumna inducted into the National League for Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education
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Global Leadership
November 05, 2014
Three UAB School of Nursing faculty members, alumna honored by NPAA
Brenda Iddins, Aimee Holland, Nancy Turnham and Joy Deupree receive NPAA awards
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One faculty member and three alumni from the UAB School of Nursing honored at AAN Alumni and Friends Reception
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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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October 23, 2014
Michael Humber named president-elect of the ALANA
Michael Humber will serve as president-elect of the ALANA
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October 23, 2014
Theresa Rodgers named the 2014 Advanced Nurse of the Year by NBNA
UAB School of Nursing DNP alumna recognized as NBNA Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year
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October 16, 2014
UAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni at annual dinner
School recognizes six alumni for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients
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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 03, 2014
Another hit for Applause
The 2014 fundraising event hosted by the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors drew strong student and faculty praise and gratitude.
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October 03, 2014
Advanced practice nursing at the 1917 Clinic
Jim Raper is proud to be a nurse practitioner and to have been the first nurse to direct a medical clinic at UAB. This, he said, has afforded him the opportunity to incorporate advanced practice nursing into every aspect of the 1917 Clinic.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 03, 2014
Five questions with Jim Raper
Get to know Jim Raper a tenured Professor in the UAB School of Medicine, the only nurse with a primary appointment, and holds a secondary appointment in the School of Nursing.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 01, 2014
NEPQR making a difference for those living with diabetes
Diabetes is an enormous problem in Alabama, but a UAB School of Nursing-managed post-discharge diabetes clinic is making the difference for hundreds of uninsured patients.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 01, 2014
Eye-opening research
Rosetta Norman never thought she would end up with a passion for research or taking care of adults. The second-semester BSN student plans to be a NICU nurse once she graduates, but joining a faculty member’s research team has opened her eyes to more career possibilities and might just change her mind about the age of her patients.
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Sustainable Scholarship
October 01, 2014
Alumna named CNO of UAB Hospital
UAB Hospital Interim Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe, who earned her BSN from the UAB School of Nursing in 1986 and her DNP from the School in 2013, has been named the hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Associate Vice President.
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Global Leadership
October 01, 2014
Leading transitional care
Imagine being discharged from the hospital knowing you suffer from heart failure, and you have no access to continuing outpatient care. What do you do when you’re in trouble—go to the emergency room, get readmitted, or worse, do nothing? It’s a recipe for a vicious cycle that could have disastrous outcomes.
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Collaborative Partnerships
October 01, 2014
Raising suicide awareness
The suicide rate among both male and female U.S. Veterans is soaring, according to recent reports. That trend, coupled with the personal experiences of their colleagues, convinced members of the UAB School of Nursing’s Student Nurses Association to take a proactive role in raising awareness of this growing national issue.
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Innovative Programs
September 30, 2014
Improving health, removing barriers
Two UAB School of Nursing faculty members have been selected by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as 2014 Scholars and Fellows. C. Ann Gakumo, PhD, RN, has been named an RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar and Joy P. Deupree, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, has been named an RWJF Executive Nurse Fellow.
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Sustainable Scholarship
September 30, 2014
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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September 26, 2014
Alumna Cindy Cooke named president-elect of AANP
Cooke earned her DNP at UAB
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September 26, 2014
Pryor receives 2014 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Recognized during 2014 Faculty Awards Convocation
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September 26, 2014
Holland receives AWHONN Award of Excellence
Honored for her dedication to improving the lives of women and newborns through community service
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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
Langston receives ACC “Volunteer of the Year” award
Langston has served the chapter in a variety of leadership roles
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September 26, 2014
Somerall named top professor by professional site
Somerall is track coordinator for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program
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Innovative Programs
September 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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September 23, 2014
Giving Back for All She has Received
Judy Powell gives to prepare the next generation of nurses
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September 23, 2014
Genex Donation to Fund Student Scholarships
GENEX Services Inc. has awarded the UAB School of Nursing $20,000 in scholarship funds
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September 23, 2014
Patricia Thompson named 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Winner
Thompson has a long volunteer history with the honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).
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September 23, 2014
Karen Morin named 2009 Distinguished Alumna
Morin has received national recognition for her teaching expertise, including the Excellence in Nursing Education Award from AWHONN
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September 23, 2014
Four Alumni Elected to Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame
Four exceptional alumni and professional leaders are 2013 inductees into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.
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September 23, 2014
Distinguished Alumna Joanne Disch
During 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.
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September 23, 2014
Dee Grant receives Jo Ann Barnett Award for Compassionate Care
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September 23, 2014
Celebrating Alumni at Annual Event
Eleventh annual Alumni Night Dinner and Awards Ceremony honored Carol Garrison as the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient.
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September 23, 2014
Alumni Shine at AANA Annual Meeting
UAB 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.
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September 22, 2014
Alumna, Board of Visitors members use their annual gathering to help School
Annual event hosted by Barrett and Rick MacKay supports the Campaign for UAB
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September 22, 2014
Dr. Bruce Burns, Eileen Meyer share deep, mutual appreciation for each other's health care contributions
Bruce Burns gives to the School, honor's wife's service as a nurse
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September 19, 2014
Ph.D. student receives CertifiedBackground.com and AACN scholarship
UAB School of Nursing graduate student Bryan Wilbanks has been selected to receive the CertifiedBackground.com and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing scholarship based on merit and demonstrated leadership skills.
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May 05, 2014
PhD student receives funding for pilot study
Natalie Wilson, DNP, ANP-BC, MPH, AAHIVE, a current PhD student in the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing, has received $100,000 from the Veteran's Administration to fund a two-year Nursing Research Initiative pilot study on the role of inflammation in symptoms commonly reported by HIV patients entitled "Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Microbial Translocation in HIV+ Veterans."
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Sustainable Scholarship
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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December 20, 2013
Heaton receives Outstanding Alumni Award from Kentucky
Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky
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December 05, 2013
UAB School of Nursing faculty honored by NPAA
Awards mark contributions in teaching and service
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December 04, 2013
Bodin honored by ASNA, elected to NANNP
Award honors work as nurse educator; will respresent southeast for NANNP
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December 04, 2013
Four alumni elected to Nursing Hall of Fame
Four represent diverse teaching, research, service experience
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October 18, 2013
UAB's Hodges elected to AWHONN Board of Directors
Hidges has been an active member of AWHONN since 1998
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Four exceptional University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing alumni and professional leaders are 2013 inductees into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.
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October 03, 2013
UAB School of Nursing reopens health clinic at The Foundry
The UAB School of Nursing has acquired the health clinic at The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center in Bessemer and began seeing patients – both residents of The Foundry and members of the community in need of health care – July 1, 2013.
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Collaborative Partnerships
September 16, 2013
UAB School of Nursing opens permanent exhibit of Nightingale letters
Florence Nightingale, indisputably the founder of modern nursing, left countless gifts to her profession, including a collection of 50 letters and more preserved in the UAB Historical Collections. Copies of these are on permanent exhibit in the UAB School of Nursing.
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June 13, 2013
School celebrates alumni at annual event
Carol Garrison honored as 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient
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May 20, 2013
Holland named to national board
Aimee Holland will sit on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health
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March 21, 2013
Nursing partners to expand care in rural Alabama
Nursing, Medicine partner in AHEC initiative to expand access to primary care — especially for rural and other under-served populations — in Alabama using a five-year, $5.25-million HRSA grant
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March 21, 2013
Nursing loses a pivotal leader in its history
Marie L. O'Koren Ed.D., M.S.N., professor and dean emeritus of the UAB School of Nursing, passed away December 11, 2012 at the age of 86
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March 19, 2013
Phillips earns national occupational health award
Phillips is an expert in occupational health and safety
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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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April 05, 2012
A Champion for Rural Health
After graduation, Sheena Champion returned home to rural Wilcox County, Alabama where her advanced training in primary care is sorely needed
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April 05, 2012
Sharing her words with the world
Plans call for fall 2012 of new interactive Nightingale exhibit in the School
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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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