UAB Medicine, Children’s of Alabama include 20 UABSON graduates in annual nursing excellence awards

Rozmus, Tan to be inducted in October

MSN subspecialty faculty bring experience, knowledge to program

Third book, on health policy, analyzes government-funded health care programs in America and discusses measures for improvement.

As told by alumna Stacey Van Dyke, DNP, CRNA

Students able to focus on academics thanks to Lettie Pate Whitehead scholarship program

Alumna named nurse executive for Kansas City VAMC

Receives University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award for extraordinary service and significant contributions to the university’s mission

Larry and Carol Hornsby are investing in the next generation of nurse anesthetists with inaugural scholarship

For Madeline Harris, giving to the School is all about family - her own and her School of Nursing Family

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

Planned giving provides family a way to honor daughter's legacy

Hornsby receives Distinguished Service Award from ALANA

Harmon leading American Nursing Informatics Association

Carter passes Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam

Wilson named Sr. VP of Clinical Operations of Ascension

Two graduates earn “book of the year” awards

Thedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association

Alabama State Nurses Association honors six alumni, Board of Visitors member

Recognized for international leadership in nursing education, research

Jane Brock extends family’s commitment to focus on improving health for vulnerable populations through endowed professorship, award fund.

Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam

Alumna Cynthia D. Cleveland is Associate Director of Patient Care Services at the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Bray named semi-finalist for research award at North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference

Lofton plans to research demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and transverse myelitis

Selected among applicant pool of nearly 400 veterans.

State nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni

Three-time alumna Sanders inducted into state hall of fame

Joanne Disch has been named an American Academy of Nursing Living Legend.

Number of UAB School of Nursing associated fellows grows to 91

Plasters receives lifetime achievement award from society

Year-long fellowship to prepare participants as academic leaders

Blood receives inaugural award from national society.

Al-Wahsh recognized for contributions to hospital infection prevention

Melander among 30 academic nurse leaders to participate

Huffman recognized for excellence in business by UAB National Alumni Society

Brothers with 10-year age difference graduating together with bachelor’s in nursing

Shelton serving as member-at-large

Kristi Henderson becomes VP, Ascension Healthcare

Noles selected from among UAB staff

Banks tapped for prestigious group, will learn from former presidents, key administrators

Hendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership role

Smith leading practice, education, research through American Association for Men in Nursing

Carlson earned MSN from School in 1976

453 calls made to thank alumni for their support

Five alumni, two BOV members honored by Nurse Practitioner Alliance of Alabama

Event supported Nightingale Eminent Faculty Scholar

Alumna and National Advisory Council member named among 30 female leaders impacting Alabama

Honorary alumna cited by American Academy of Nursing for contributions to profession, cancer care

Alumna retires as CEO of Sigma Theta Tau, receives top NLN award

Event celebrated alumni accomplishments

Distinguished alumna recognized for extraordinary contributions to nursing

Wilson recognized for public health nursing excellence in Alabama

Nolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientists

Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications

Bryant, Cole recognized in UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Class of 2017

Alumnus Owens promotes patient advocacy through leadership

Pilon to lead National Nurse-led Care Consortium

Jackson receives county-wide honor eight months after graduation

Parodi recognized for project involving U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force scientists

Alumnus Campbell becomes author after surviving bladder cancer

DNP alumna Velinda Block named first chief nursing executive of HCA Tristar Division

Dr. Jean C. McSweeney from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to deliver keynote address

Alumnus Sargent's passion for mental health led him to help fill a critical void in health care providers

Nolan will participate in all-expense-paid career development workshop for early career nurse scientists

Lucinda Graven honored with Early Science Investigator Award from Southern Nursing Research Society

PhD student is School's first to receive Barker Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies

Whelton's nursing career centered on mentorship and helping others

Selected from a pool of applicants to advance critical research agenda

Reading, Understanding, and Applying Nursing Research has received American Journal of Nursing's Book of the Year Award

Reich deployed immediately after graduation to serve in Operation Desert Storm; climbed with two fellow CRNAs, one another UAB alumna

Amy Neimkin believes in giving time, resources to benefit next generation of CRNAs

Marilyn Henry credits her nursing background for opening doors to rewarding work in hospital administration

Gifts to the School's $32 million, more than 72,000-square-foot expansion are "Building the Future of Nursing" at UAB

UAB School of Nursing assistant professor receives Distinguished Service Alumni Award for 2016

Iddins, Pair, Weaver earn effective teaching certificates

More than 550 calls placed to generous alumni to express gratitude for their support

Styslingers cite School's progress, UAB's driving force in state as reasons for giving

Dual-purpose donation creates scholarship, names pediatric nursing competency lab

Designed to cultivate future collaborative research and supportive mentoring for future nurse leaders

October 6, UAB School of Nursing broke ground on its $32 million, 72,000 square-foot building expansion

Two-time graduate Hornsby receives 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award

Taylor Hinkle, Jordan Barksdale will work in various ways to advance, strengthen alumni organization

Brasher, Argade named recipients of the Summer 2016 DNP, BSN awards for student excellence

Mitchell, Urdaneta will earn BSN degrees, walk together in upcoming UAB summer commencement ceremony

Three alumni, one retired faculty among 2016 class

Heather Rankin earned BSN and DNP from School

UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care honors Fordham, Palmore, Westbrook, Beard

Professor applauded for level of commitment to students, 'serves as a role model for others'

PhD student, mentored by Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor Pat Patrician, presenting on relationship between nursing burnout and patient safety, participating in panel discussion on shift-working nurses and the effects of circadian misalignment

Watts, Byram presented with inaugural awards honoring "inspirational and gifted" teacher's legacy

Retired faculty and friends scholarship will benefit future nursing students

Planned gift will create endowed scholarship in Selma native's name

Spring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentation

Internationally recognized as a pioneer in the holistic nursing and nurse coaching movements

Representative meets three scholarship recipients, tours skills and simulation labs

Gift earmarked for laboratory simulating home health setting

School recognizes eight alumni, colleagues for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients

Earned both MSN and PhD from UAB; Primary responsibilities relate to the coordination of the program

Career has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for nurses in Alabama and beyond

Named 2015 recipient of the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career; award is named for UAB's Dr. Margie Kinney Handlin

Charged with examining, facilitating innovative, practical strategies to promote School; advise on profession nationally across constituencies

Rick and Barrett Brock MacKay give $1 million to create dynamic new home for the Barrett Brock MacKay Florence Nightingale Letters Exhibit

Scholarship donors, recipients meet at annual luncheon to celebrate donor generosity and student excellence

Webster Ray is motivated to serve by seeing worthy causes up close.

One 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.

Effective 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.

Since 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 BSN students volunteer for School's first Thank-a-Thon

For 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.

The 2014 No-Show Ball fundraiser hosted by the Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) was a success, exceeding the goal set by JBOV members. 

The Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) welcomes new members Elizabeth Riddle, Kelli Fleming, Tim Hennessy, Jr. and Ken Taylor.

For 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. 

Fergusons motivated by nursing's ability to touch peoples lives

School recognizes six alumni for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients

The 2014 fundraising event hosted by the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors drew strong student and faculty praise and gratitude.

The 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.

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.

Cooke earned her DNP at UAB

Lowe also is an Advanced Nursing Coordinator at UAB Hospital

Terry Harrell gives so talented students without the means can pay for their education

Judy Powell gives to prepare the next generation of nurses

GENEX Services Inc. has awarded the UAB School of Nursing $20,000 in scholarship funds

Thompson has a long volunteer history with the honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI).

Morin has received national recognition for her teaching expertise, including the Excellence in Nursing Education Award from AWHONN

Four exceptional alumni and professional leaders are 2013 inductees into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.

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.

Eleventh annual Alumni Night Dinner and Awards Ceremony honored Carol Garrison as the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient.

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.

This exhibit honors Barrett Brock MacKay, an alumna of the UAB School of Nursing and past Chair of the School’s Board of Visitors.

Scholarship 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.

Committed 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.

Grants Program Director Lizzy Smith meets scholarship recipients, tours skills labs

Endowed scholarship honors two couples, provides aid for students for years to come

One 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

BOV remembers beloved friend, member Joie Jones 

The Luckie family legacy of support for the School of Nursing is “a treasure for our school and our students.”

Annual event hosted by Barrett and Rick MacKay supports the Campaign for UAB

Working for 35 years as a nurse, 24 years alongside her husband, Nancy Watts apprecaites nursing and medicine as a family affair

The UAB School of Nursing is one of many beneficiaries of Melinda Helveston's kindness, giving 

Kate Wood Hamilton and Sidney Wood Clapp team to take the helm of the JBOV

Bruce Burns gives to the School, honor's wife's service as a nurse

Falkenberg's time in Leadership UAB, mother's example inspires her service

Board of Visitors member Sue Ellen Lucas had a nursing role in the pioneering medical genetics program launched in Alabama in the late 1970s, saw the beginning of genetic education.

Bantons' honor provides academic excellence and visionary guidance.

Anita Smith Lunsford's contributions to the School of Nursing are traced through the decades

How the Mitchell family gave its special vote of confidence to a Junior Board of Visitors mission - a mission born from the spirits of two sweet babies...

Saturday, April 5, 2014 young breast cancer survivors, their spouses, and children gathered at the UAB School of Nursing to attend the second annual Young Breast Cancer Survivors Network (YBCSN) Workshop. The workshop was specially designed to help improve the quality of life for young breast cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support and networking.

UAB School of Nursing graduate student Bryan Wilbankshas been selected to receive the CertifiedBackground.com and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing scholarship based on merit and demonstrated leadership skills.

Four represent diverse teaching, research, service experience

Four exceptional University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing alumni and professional leaders are 2013 inductees into the Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame.

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.

Carol Garrison honored as 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

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

After graduation, Sheena Champion returned home to rural Wilcox County, Alabama where her advanced training in primary care is sorely needed

Plans call for fall 2012 of new interactive Nightingale exhibit in the School