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Setting the pace for technology and innovation
Innovative thinking and state of the art technology enables UAB School of Nursing to sustain excellence across its tripartite mission
Get to know Cathy RocheAssociate Professor Cathy Roche thrives on creative lesson plans, interactive instruction
Bakitas named Interim Associate Dean for Research and ScholarshipHas sustained scholarship in pain and palliative care science, leading to fundamental practice and policy changes
Course is back to basics for rural NPsTraining based upon graduate clinical course and teaches much-used skills for rural primary care NPs
Faculty keep students on track, engaged with at-home simulationsFaculty innovate skills checkoffs, simulations with household items
20 minutes of chaosDisaster simulation prepares pediatric nurse practitioners for new role
Reimagining academic nursingSchool utilizes evolving technology, creates new opportunities to learn, collaborate and provide care
Inclusive approaches to teachingMSN students learn to treat, manage growing issue of neonatal abstinence syndrome
Celebrating innovative ideasFirst Innovation Challenge sees high participation, innovative teaching practices
Six alumni named to hall of fameEntire class of inductees comprises UABSON graduates
UAB SON launches podcastChannel features discussions from Clinical Pearls interviews
Collaboration. Creativity. Coffee.Monthly faculty meetup encourages innovation in the classroom
Expanding collaboration in JamaicaResearch, education part of expanding partnership at sister WHO Collaborating CenterForging the Future of NursingA new building is only the beginning for UAB School of Nursing
Interdisciplinary innovation recognizedUAB Solution Studios was recognized as the Interdisciplinary Initiative of the year.
Helping through trauma-informed careFaculty practice helps residents at The WellHouse through trauma-informed care
Second-year PhD student wins research awardWells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting
Grant to fund bleeding control educationMulti-school, grant-funded initiative will help spread bleeding control training across Birmingham.SON, AirMed enter partnershipPartnership with AirMed international prepares health care professionals through simulation, trainingSee a 360-degree tour of new competency suitesView the state-of-the-art nursing competency suites in a 360-degree video tour.Simulation Week Q&A with Penni WattsHealth Care Simulation Week is Sept. 17-21$2.8M grant will establish primary care RN workforceProject focuses on medically underserved areas and includes building and educating undergraduate students, practicing RNs in team-focused primary careArgade, Polson named Alabama Schweitzer FellowsStudents selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities
BSN students earn research awardLeake and Morris awarded third place in research expoPhD students support nursing workforceAnusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practiceSecond-year PhD student presents nationallyCarter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meetingPhD student awarded ACS scholarshipSullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitalsSecond-year PhD student earns prestigious scholarshipPhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure NursesJablonski improving quality of care$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issuesFaculty, students present at pediatric conferenceJordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsisFirst-year PhD student earns national honorsStockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America22 recognized at UAB honors convocationCelebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarshipsAlumna named dean at Tuskegee UniversityHendricks recently appointed to top nursing leadership roleAlumni team up against opioidsLangner and White awarded for innovative ideas at InnoHack 2018Bakitas receives Debra Sivesind Career AwardRecognized for outstanding contributions to palliative careImpacting Alabama's health careSchool has been at forefront of expansion of nurse practitioner role in the stateEmergency NP subspecialty now enrollingStudents who complete required courses eligible to sit for the Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certification examSchool, BVAMC leading Veterans' health careNew Post-Baccalaureate Nurse Residency increases impact, scope of unique Veterans' initiative, joins three other Veterans' health care initiativesMeneses appointed to NINR positionAssociate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing ResearchCreating reliable examsOctober 27, School hosting mini-conference on test construction and analysis for nurse educatorsUnderstanding cardiac outcomesKirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leaderAlumna shines at sim conferenceParodi recognized for project involving U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force scientistsInnovative 'Pharmily Pheud' a hitVersion of TV game show helps psych mental health NP students learn psychopharmacology contentReturned Peace Corps Volunteers excel in AMNP programExperiences abroad help Nieuwenhuys, Strawn succeed in School's accelerated master's curriculumAMNP students get real-world look at harsh realities of life for vulnerable populationsUnique approach to community health clinicals enhances meaning, creativitySchool rises again in U.S. News & World Report rankings13th overall puts School among top five public Schools of Nursing in nationCommunity nursing course offers students unique opportunity to impact Birmingham's homeless populationSchool partners with One Roof for annual Point in Time homeless community censusEnriching educational and professional development experiences for UAB nurse anesthesia studentsAmy Neimkin believes in giving time, resources to benefit next generation of CRNAsUAB School of Nursing Nurse Anesthesia experiencing great successImprovement in first-time board pass rates, transition to BSN-to-DNP status highlight significant accomplishments, developments of CRNA programSchool ranks 23rd nationally in NIH research fundingJumped 11 spots from 2015 ranking, boasting nearly $2.2 million from NIH in 2016Vance receives R21 grant from NINR for HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder researchFunding supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, quality of life for older adults with HIV-related cognition problemsIt takes a villagePresentation on Jan. 31 will spotlight UAB School of Nursing's efforts to care for Jefferson County's most vulnerable medical populationsBreaking down more barriers to health careExpanded partnership with Aletheia House will provide increased access to medically underserved populations in BessemerUAB School of Nursing alumna Lenz-Norman shines at SINITwo-time graduate makes her mark at nation's premier nursing informatics gatheringUAB 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 supportShipman article selected by The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing for Innovation AwardPublication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responsesPost-doc receives five-year, $935,000 K-99/R00 from NINRDionne-Odom developing health-coaching program for caregivers of persons with advanced cancerPhD student Bail receives coveted ACS awardGoal of research project is to guide development of future cognitive interventions for breast cancer survivorsSchool changes application portal for MSN, DNP programsTransition to ApplyYourself (AY) begins May 2016Waldrop climbed ladder quickly in MHNP Residency ProgramMade transition from resident in the School to VA co-director in less than three yearsUAB School of Nursing partnerships with VA, veterans continue to flourishStrong relationships producing health care professionals who are well prepared to identify and care for veterans wherever they arePeer tutoring program ensures students reach fullest potentialSessions help increase knowledge base, student confidenceNursing organization recognized at 2016 UAB Student Excellence Awards CeremonyUAB SNA noted for its success and support of student development, leadership, and community involvementLearning the nursing ropes early helps breed successPotential nursing students offered career, college guidance through tailored freshman courseSchool celebrates donors at scholarship luncheonStudent success stories enabled by donor’s generous scholarship donationsNichols turns to Nightingale letters for teaching inspirationAssociate professor working to enhance use of unique collection in School of Nursing curriculaWilson setting national standards in health information technologyAssociate Professor appointed to committees for MedBiquitous, AAMIUAB School of Nursing MSN Program ranked 15th nationally, DNP Program 18thFirst-time ever U.S. News has ranked DNP Programs; Two master's specialties also rankedPrimary Care Scholars Program provides Vise 'great opportunity'Nurse practitioner, 2015 MSN graduate achieving career goal with work in rural health careRoche, Wingo receive CTL grant to research Kaizen gameSchool of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potentialUAB School of Nursing hosting mini conference on simulation and technology in nursingMarch 3 event offering lineup of nationally, internationally known presenters with expertise in informatics, simulation and distance educationChild Care: Faculty Collaborate with Children’s of Alabama to Improve Care, Outcomes for Patients and NursesThe School of Nursing collaborates with Children’s of Alabama, both academically and clinically, to improve care and outcomes for the young people who receive care thereSuccessfully leading transitional care innovationsThree nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needsImmersive simulations a priority in the UAB School of NursingStudents receive important hands-on training in fun, safe settingUAB nurse anesthesia students present to statewide organizationBonner, Pickett invited to speak at Alabama Association of Nurse Anesthetists gatheringSchool of Nursing students honored by UAB National Alumni SocietySeven among those receiving 2015-2016 scholarship awardsGebhart experiences early successSpring 2015 DNP graduate is published, makes first podium presentationSchool of Nursing has another strong showing at Fall Service Learning ExpoStudents showcase service learning projects at UAB Fall ExpoMoss, colleagues develop competencies to help new nurses better respond to Veterans' needsVeterans come with unique backgrounds and needs, and it is imperative that nurses are adequately prepared to care for Veteran patients and their familiesInternational partnership with Hacettepe University beneficial for both schools, students, facultyHacettepe University is a distinguished, highly advanced, research-based institution in the heart of Ankara, Turkey, and much like UAB, it educates many of the country’s nursing leaders
Cancer survivor Malia McCoy spends a day at the UAB School of NursingFond remembrances of chemotherapy nurses makes 15-year-old Pell City High School student want to become oneAlumna Katherine Pearson receives SINI Sharon Coleman Memorial AwardAlumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path
Wilbanks receives two AANA fellowship awardsPalmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education supportPost-Doctoral Fellow Nicholas Dionne-Odom named UAB “Most Esteemed” Postdoc of the YearRecognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record
Bowen to test text messaging as a tool to make older African Americans more activeIncreased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant
PhD student awarded Komen Outstanding Young Investigator AwardSelection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreachSchool's NCLEX pass rates reach new heightsNewest results show UAB School of Nursing is most successful prelicensure program of its size in AlabamaAMNP a turning point for athletic trainer turned faculty memberAMNP 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 nursingFirst-generation student finds home, focus on rural health at UABGrowing 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 othersPeace Corps experience ignites desire for helping underservedErin 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 initiativeInformatics specialty draws PhD student to UABCites unique specialty, affordability, outstanding faculty as reasons for pursuing two doctoral degreesSuccessfully leading transitional care innovationsThree nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needsWalker recognized by AACN for excellence, innovation in teachingExperience in clinical practice, global health as a Fulbright Senior Specialist has provided basis for teaching innovations
Study will look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older African-American men with type 2 diabetesAward given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population
VA Nursing Academic Partnership earns 2015 AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership AwardRecognized for demonstrating innovative, sustained relationship and for demonstrating positive, measurable outcomesMorrison studying impact of ketogenic diet on cognition in older adults with HIVExploring the neurocognitive, inflammatory and cardiometabolic effects of a ketogenic diet in medically stable, older persons living with HIV who have mild to moderate neurocognitive impairment
Student's doctoral research is U.S. Army's patient CaringTouch systemSwiger's work was inspired by the teamwork she saw when she was in Baghdad, Iraq, as part of a Deployed Combat Casualty Research TeamUAB School of Nursing celebrates alumni, colleagues at annual dinnerSchool recognizes eight alumni, colleagues for outstanding contributions to the nursing profession, academia, and patients
November 17, Patrician and Gamble presenting seminar on nurses and shift workTheir talk "Cognition and Vigilance in Shift-Working Nurses," is an offshoot of their collaborative research into staffing night shifts with workers who are genetically best suited to work during the overnight hoursAlumna Debra Davis named to Alabama Nursing Hall of FameCareer has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for nurses in Alabama and beyondTwo PhD Students Selected for Prestigious AwardThe two are among 46 nurses around the country to receive a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholars program award this yearTalk highlights how to create dementia-friendly holiday environmentsHoliday celebrations can be overwhelming for those with memory loss but dementia-care expert Rita Jablonski-Jaudon is presenting tips on creating dementia-friendly family holidaysHarper named to Alabama Nursing Hall of FameDean Doreen Harper is a 2015 inductee into the Alabama Nursing Hall of FameUAB School of Nursing named top value nurse anesthesia program in U.S.UAB School of Nursing has been ranked No. 6 in the “Top 30 Most Affordable Certified Nurse Anesthetist Programs 2015” by professional web siteThree PhD students awarded Komen training grantsScholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen MenesesUAB BSN, RN to BSN programs ranked top valueUAB School of Nursing ranked number 17 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value BSN Programs of 2015” and number 27 in the nation in the “Top 50 Best Value RN to BSN Programs of 2015” by valuecolleges.com.PATH Clinic has new homeUAB School of Nursing’s PATH Clinic serves vulnerable populations with diabetesAlumna Carol Ratcliffe named NBNA 2015 Nurse Educator of the YearUAB School of Nursing alumna Carol Ratcliffe credited by NBNA for outstanding contributions to professional and patient educationBSN students hone leadership skills in new courseBSN curriculum includes personal leadership course to help students learn how to effectively work together, features service-learning projectSchool awarded prestigious Komen traineeshipProvides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorshipNew online resources for Alabama young breast cancer survivorsSite provides information and resources for women under 45, including fertility decisions, family, financial and career implications.UAB School of Nursing named top value master’s program in U.S.UAB School of Nursing ranked number one in the “Top 50 Best Value MSN Programs of 2015”UAB School of Nursing master’s student shines in national spotlightChris Rhodes named Chair-Elect of American Nurses’ Association National Nominations and Elections CommitteeDionne-Odom receives NPCRC Junior Faculty Career Development AwardAward provides for the development of a culturally relevant intervention to help family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in the rural southNP students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of OptometryNurse Practitioner students learn eye exam skills through interprofessional partnership with UAB School of OptometryUAB School of Nursing redesignated PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center another four yearsThe UAB School of Nursing is one of nine WHO Collaborating Centers in Nursing in the United States and one of 43 in the world.Hodges, Holland named top professors by professional web siteBoth professors were selected for influencing the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner specialization for the betterPhD student receives prestigious American Cancer Society scholarshipThe award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studiesUAB School of Nursing expands successful poverty simulationsUAB School of Nursing AMNP students say poverty simulations are an eye-opening experience that will improve patient careImproving Veterans health, access a School prioritySince 2009, the UAB School has had a formal partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs through what is now called the VA Nursing Academic Partnership to help improve health care for Veterans and their families. Its success has led to the expansion of additional education, research and clinical practice initiatives, all aimed at bettering the lives of America's heroes.
Smith reelected to AFPNP Board of DirectorsAssistant Professor Glenda Smith will serve second term as member-at-large for Association of Faculties of Pediatric Nurse PractitionersBSN students present at eighth annual UAB ExpoCommunity Health Nursing students detail experiences with School's partner agencies and findings on nurses' role in the community
