NIH grant to support Stockdill’s continued doctoral study in palliative care

Pam Bowen receives $50,000 pilot grant to study Fitbit use to increase physical activity, improve lifestyle behaviors to improve health of African American women

Caitlin Campbell detailed her work on nursing work environment for Alabama State Nurses’ Association at annual meeting

Attends National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) summer research institute as 2019 Health Disparities Research Institute Scholar

Research on neonatal ICU palliative care access in minority and rural deep south populations honored at Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care Nurses

Healthy aging among individuals living with HIV focus of study

Professorship established for a faculty member who exhibits Nightingale’s essence and whose work focuses on building access to quality health care

Associate Professor Sigrid Ladores receives 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the Philippine Nurses Association of America.

UAB School of Nursing increased its NIH funding for fiscal year 2018 and maintains its 14th ranking by the Blue Ridge Institute

Wheeler developing tailored educational information and activities to encourage healthy behaviors to promote healthy cognitive aging.

Kristin Ashley presents, receives poster award at the AAOHN National Conference.

Ladores focusing on understudied area with goal of developing clinical practice guidelines for fertility preservation conversations across transplant population

The Writing Envelope workshop provides innovative space for scholarly writing.

Recognized for contributions and service to ONS, dedication and compassionate work as nurse oncologist

Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Hendricks awarded Oncology Nursing Foundation Doctoral Research Scholarship

Shirey recognized for contribution to nursing research

Corey Lofton is first Alabama League of Nursing doctoral level scholarship recipient

Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam

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

With an NPCRC grant, assistant professor to create a culturally-adapted palliative care program.

Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium

Marie Bakitas received the American Cancer Society Pathfinder in Palliative Care award for 2018.

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

UAB Solution Studios was recognized as the Interdisciplinary Initiative of the year.

Wells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting

Multi-school, grant-funded initiative will help spread bleeding control training across Birmingham.

Graduate students Markwell and Wells earn academic scholarships from state nursing association

Project focuses on medically underserved areas and includes building and educating undergraduate students, practicing RNs in team-focused primary care

Assistant Professor Edwin Aroke receives AANA Foundation research award

Students selected for prestigious fellowship focused on impacting health disparities

Leake and Morris awarded third place in research expo

Anusiewicz and Prapanjaroensin earn scholarships to improve nursing practice

Leaves indelible mark on science, nursing and the community

Speeg and Walker honored by state nurse anesthesia association

Carter presents on substance use disorder at occupational health meeting

Sullivan earns scholarship to support research to enhance pediatric oncology nursing in resource-limited countries, hospitals

Rebecca Edwards, also a faculty member, will use funds from Oncology Nursing Society to begin crafting research proposal on palliative care in the Caribbean

PhD student Wells honored by Heart Failure Nurses

$1.7 million grant providing oral hygiene training for nursing home staff to improve care for patients with cognitive issues

Jordan and Waddell selected from a competitive pool of national experts on pediatric health care, presented an educational session on pediatric sepsis

Honored with 2018 Graduate Dean’s Excellence in Mentorship Award, she is known for exemplary intellectual leadership, and actively guiding her mentees research and training

Election was based upon an exemplary career, educational and research contributions to practice across UAB and in other academic, clinical settings

Elaine Larson, a pioneer in infection prevention, antimicrobial resistance and hand hygiene delivering keynote address, “One Nurse’s Journey: Bridges to the Future with Interdisciplinary Teams”

Stockdill honored by Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation, Heart Failure Society of America

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Celebrating prestigious awards, honors and scholarships

2017 ranking represents 9 spot jump, up from 23rd in 2016

Only nurse on committee overseeing Network of Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Centers national project

Washing hands is one of the most important steps to avoid illness

Patrician, Miltner head new QSEN initiative based at School

Vo first from School selected, will study heart disease, breast cancer link

Recognized for outstanding contributions to palliative care

Raju wins alumni award recognizing excellence in education; uses data mining techniques to improve health

Awards support PhD student in her development as early career nurse scientist

Manuscript exploring shoulder injuries in long-haul truck drivers earns national writing award

Faculty contribute to Child Abuse Quick Reference field guide for health care providers

Former Donna Brown Banton Endowed Professor is second holder of chair named for School's third dean

Associate Dean for Research serving on National Advisory Council for Nursing Research

Two-year, $154,000 grant studying pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South

One of 50 worldwide invited to NIH National Human Genome Research Institute Short Course in Genomics

Third straight group from School receives three-year RWJF funding commitment, matching scholarships

Receives distinguished alumni award for scientific research and accomplishments

Named primary site investigator for women-focused research, gets additional funding to extend study

Work with Closed Claims Research Team earns him Researcher of the Year Award

Three students receive ONS Foundation scholarships to transform cancer care

Includes new two-year, $1.3 million HRSA great preparing advanced practice nurses, providing primary care

Nolan tapped among applicant pool of more than 170 scientists

Tucker's dissertation selected best among 280 applications

Kirklin Institute internship preparing PhD student Vo to be research nursing leader

Awards earned by UAB School of Nursing faculty in the 2016-17 academic calendar year

Heaton named Fellow, student, alumnae win awards, another student awarded scholarship at conference

Wehunt one of nine statewide to receive 2017 Graduate Nursing Award

Bray's presentations, networking at SNRS highlights "incredible" learning opportunity

White impacting outcomes for ostomy patients with online post-operative visits

Edwards named Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation

PhD student Gordon receives two grants to study end-of-life care choice in African American families

PhD candidate Pack-Mabien receives grant to study care transition for sickle cell patients

Bakitas, Heaton, Rice, Roussel receive UAB Excellence in Mentorship awards

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

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

Experiences abroad help Nieuwenhuys, Strawn succeed in School's accelerated master's curriculum

Unique approach to community health clinicals enhances meaning, creativity

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

World renowned expert on aging hosts Dementia Boot Camp with help from undergraduate students

Associate professor serves as Nursing Discipline chair of international Children's Oncology Group

Associate professor honored for focus on diversity, inclusion in her teaching, research and service

Jumped 11 spots from 2015 ranking, boasting nearly $2.2 million from NIH in 2016

Funding supports development of interventions, treatments to improve everyday functioning, quality of life for older adults with HIV-related cognition problems

Poster presentation featuring concept analysis to better define value of nursing care earns top INARC award

Meneses honored with UAB Academic Health Center's most prestigious faculty award for a 40-year career focused on cancer survivorship

UAB School of Nursing PhD student is first recipient of group's Dr. Dorothy Coverson Grant

Honor from UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care caps fulfilling year for associate professor

Co-authors receive first-place recognition for abstract highlighting U.S. Army's Patient CaringTouch System

Two faculty, four alumnae among 164 distinguished nurse leaders inducted at AAN annual conference in Washington, D.C.

PhD students will receive $150,000 in funding over next three years as they work towards their doctorates

Dr. Jeannie Rodriguez is co-investigator on effort to understand why African-American women experience a higher rate of preterm birth than Caucasian women

Loss of her mother to breast cancer sparked Bail's desire to help others through nursing research

Gathering of nation's top PhD students provides welcomed opportunity for receiving critical feedback, networking

Postdoctoral Fellow expounds on his scholarly work "Expanding Endpoints in Oncology Palliative Care to Include Family Caregivers"

Publication, co-authored by fellow UAB School of Nursing faculty and alumna, offers innovative approaches to nursing education that can significantly impact disaster responses

Crucial funding ensures the best and brightest nurses continue advanced nursing studies

School of Nursing faculty one of 55 nationwide selected for prestigious NIH/NIA program for investigators new to the field of aging research

Funding from AACN, CDC will support efforts of McAlister, Wurttemberg to safeguard babies against whooping cough

Associate Professor named Gerontological Society of America Fellow, will embark on new Department of Defense research project

Walker, Bakitas, Sipples to discuss methods for enhancing palliative care, oncology curricula at 2016 ICCN gathering in Hong Kong

MSN student is recipient of two-year, $20,000 award

Birmingham VA Medical Center Nurse Educator wants to complete her doctoral studies, become a full-time professor

Trip strengthen ties with Chiang Mai University, puts UAB faculty, doctoral education on global stage

PATH Clinic, Heart Failure Clinic, residents of rural Alabama areas will benefit from Federal agency's focus on improving health equality

Funding will help mentor, mentee continue research into various aspects of military nursing

Award will help further her research into sleep issues in children with neurodevelopmental problems

Nomination by mentee Dionne-Odom lauds School professor as 'brilliant, inspiring and dedicated'

Dionne-Odom developing health-coaching program for caregivers of persons with advanced cancer

Goal of research project is to guide development of future cognitive interventions for breast cancer survivors

UAB School of Nursing colleagues mark special day with ceremony, reception

Dr. Gail D'Eramo Melkus to deliver keynote address on 'T2 Diabetes Biobehavioral Research: A Platform for Mentoring'

NINR diversity supplement will fund study of religion, relationships among African American heart-failure patients, their caregivers and their clinicians

Support from UAB Graduate School provides 'elite educational experiences that enrich not only students, but UAB as a whole'

Pilot project will study promoting physical activity among African Americans

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

UAB SNA noted for its success and support of student development, leadership, and community involvement

BSN student sees bright side of swimming injury, turns to career in nursing

Prestigious program continues effort to increase number of doctorally prepared faculty, nurse leaders nationwide

Study will look at speed of processing training to improve cognitive functioning, quality of life for middle-aged and older adults with HIV

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

School of Nursing professor, Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair 'privileged' to be part of great team at UAB

First group to experience revamped curriculum proving to be accomplished

BSN student recounts fond memories of founding board member who motivated her to be her best

Role of mentors, coaches as part of the process is focus of $30,000 grant

School of Nursing faculty will explore why online teaching tool has been so well received, its future potential

Study defined decision-support tools for medication administration safety in acute-care settings

UAB School of Nursing professor adds to already impressive personal databank of research on aging and HIV

Internationally recognized scholar and researcher Bakitas to present on palliative care

The 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 there

Seven among those receiving 2015-2016 scholarship awards

Veterans come with unique backgrounds and needs, and it is imperative that nurses are adequately prepared to care for Veteran patients and their families

Hacettepe 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

Alumna attributes her success to mentor Dr. Jacqueline Moss, who played a tremendous role in helping her find this path

Palmer Carrier, CNA Insurance doctoral fellowships provide $10,000 in education support

Also serving in two leadership roles within the organization

Recognized for his willingness to help other students and his outstanding publication and presentation record

Increased use of mobile technology at the heart of $10,000 RCMAR Pilot Grant

Selection based upon activism, scholarly research and commitment to community outreach

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

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

Cites unique specialty, affordability, outstanding faculty as reasons for pursuing two doctoral degrees

Three nurse-managed clinics provide care for those with diabetes and heart failure, and Veterans with mental health needs

Award given to an early career scientist who is focusing on minority aging and health disparities in the African-American population

Recognized for demonstrating innovative, sustained relationship and for demonstrating positive, measurable outcomes

Has been Board of Trustee member since 2013

Exploring 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

Pilot study is using telemedicine to provide mental health counseling to women who cannot readily access mental health care

Swiger's work was inspired by the teamwork she saw when she was in Baghdad, Iraq, as part of a Deployed Combat Casualty Research Team

Their 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 hours

Internationally renowned UAB School of Nursing dementia expert Dr. Rita Jablonski-Jaudon offers tips to make holidays enjoyable for both patients and families

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

Program of research in HIV, past contributions to JANAC led to selection

School teams with local health systems for unique Breast Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Initiative

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

Holiday celebrations can be overwhelming for those with memory loss but dementia-care expert Rita Jablonski-Jaudon is presenting tips on creating dementia-friendly family holidays

Internationally known as an innovative pioneer, leader and scientist for high-impact research in pain management and palliative care

Assistant Professor Ann Gakumo has received national recognition for her efforts to improve health literacy. Read the UAB Magazine story on her vast impact in the community.

Dheeraj Raju earns The Science Unbound Foundation Best Paper Award in the area of general statistics

Scholars receive financial, educational support to pursue training in cancer disparities research, mentoring from preeminent researchers including Karen Meneses

UAB School of Nursing PhD student receives Article of the Year award from the Journal of the Association of Nurses in Aids Care

B-Metro Nursing Excellence faculty and alumni award recipients honored for leadership, innovation and expertise

Provides pre-doctoral scholars with financial support and career development skills building in breast cancer survivorship

Site provides information and resources for women under 45, including fertility decisions, family, financial and career implications.

Award provides for the development of a culturally relevant intervention to help family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer in the rural south

The award provides Timiya Nolan with support as she enters the dissertation phase of her studies

Since 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.

Dr. Booth's worldwide legacy of teaching, research and service helped the School rise to the national prominence it enjoys today

Dr. Natalie Wilson has been awarded a Brown R25 Fellowship that provides didactic training in clinical research methods, as well as collaborative structured mentoring.

Johns Hopkins Professor, National Program Director for RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars Program, is twenty-fourth Jean Kelley Lecture keynote

School's PhD Program Director will assist authors in evaluating article ideas prior to peer review, facilite links between academic researchers, clinicians

Growth in students and research brings new senior faculty and new graduate program leaders, keys in fulfilling strategic priorities

Marti Rice recognized by Southern Nursing Research Society for outstanding leadership, contributions, promotion of nursing, health care research

Dean credits great team work by faculty, staff, students, alumni as key to significant rise, will continue momentum in serving Alabama and beyond

Pauline Swiger’s work collecting trauma data during her most recent deployment to Baghdad sets her on a course researching quality improvement

Natalie Baker appointed to Alabama Board of Nursing to represent advanced practice nursing, joins UABSON colleague Laura Wright

Instructor Grace Grau named American College of Cardiology Associate

Deborah Trautman meets with UAB and Birmingham VA Medical Center representatives to learn more about VA Nursing Academic Partnership

Connie White-Williams selected by American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the Advanced Transplant Provider (ATP) Committee to receive the 2015 Advanced Transplant Provider Award

UAB School of Nursing is offering a free online course for health care providers on what they need to know about the Ebola virus

Shameka Humphrey garners accolades for poster at Comprehensive Center for Healthy Aging Annual Symposium

Nominees cited for dedication, compassion and leadership include faculty, alumni and students

PhD candidate Ann H. Johnson has received a $1000 Ireland Research Travel Award for her dissertation

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.

Dr. June Cho dreams of giving preemies a better start. It is well known that testosterone is the primary hormone that increases bone and muscle mass as males grow. But could the very thing that strengthens boys during adolescence also be responsible for weakening them during infancy?

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.

Barkley Award comes from UAB MHRC

Phillips and colleagues will examine worker impairment from marijuana use

Lowe also is an Advanced Nursing Coordinator at UAB Hospital

Bakitas honored for dedication to teaching advanced practice nurses

UAB is one of eight institutions working as part of the Southeastern Consortium for Substance Abuse Training

Meneses will promote awareness of FNINR, research priorities

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.

A two-year, $150,000 grant from the Women's Breast Health Fund will help improve the quality of life for young breast-cancer survivors and their loved ones through education, personal support, distance learning and networking.

Suzie Miltner, an assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing is passionate about veteran’s health care, and she has a personal understanding of what veterans need. She came to UAB to do a postdoctoral fellowship as a VA National Quality Scholar (VAQS). Today she is researching quality improvement initiatives for America’s veterans.

June Cho has been awarded a five-year, $1.72 million R01 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development to study testosterone and cortisol levels in infant health and development.

hirey is an internationally recognized expert in leadership and management 

Published his first peer reviewed paper in 1993

Honored for her leadership, contribution to society, and promotion of nursing and health care research

Heaton earned her master's at University of Louisville

Earned her doctorate in nursing from the University of Kentucky

International leader in breast cancer survivorship research 

Alexandrov is a clinical expert in the areas of emergency and critical care nursing, with concentrations in neuroscience and vascular dynamics

UAB School of Nursing Professor Marie Bakitas has received a four-year, $720,000 grant from the American Cancer Society to study whether a phone-based palliative care intervention can help reduce access disparities for veterans, minorities and patients from rural areas who have advanced cancer.

Deborah Kirk Walker, D.N.P., assistant professor in the UAB School of Nursing has been named a Fulbright Senior Specialist by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board

VA Nursing Academy provides focused, intense education to help serve the health care needs of Veterans, other patients

UAB School of Nursing faculty provide research to help those living with HIV cope with chronic conditions

The two years Andrea Torre spent in Zambia's Dimbwe Village changed her life and now she is learning the skills she needs to change the lives of others

Patrician is a recognized expert in quality and safety

Deborah Walker is an advanced practice nurse in adult hematology/oncology

The UAB School of Nursing has received four grants totaling $3.1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund graduate student studies that will help put hundreds of advanced practice nurses and nursing faculty into the Alabama workforce over the next four years.

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.

Marie Bakitas is an internationally recognized expert in palliative care

Wiser serves the School in the Office of Research and Scholarship

Swan, Coleman pursuing doctoral education

Research by UAB nurses is enhancing the quality of life for communities around the world

Karen Heaton working to improve the health of most visible invisible workers in America

Karen Heaton will use R21 award to study the effects and feasibility of a computer-based intervention on truck drivers' sleep

Foundation support will help PhD, DNP and MSN students transform cancer care