News

Monday, March 6, 2023

University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing Dean Rosalie Mainous, Associate Dean Kristin Ashford and several students took part in “Nurses Day at the Capitol,” hosted by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). 


Tuesday, February 7, 2023

A group of University of Kentucky researchers in the Substance Use Priority Research Area (SUPRA) is working to make studies more responsive and inclusive.


Monday, February 6, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center is working to decrease the health disparity that Black and Hispanic communities face.
The community health worker position was formed under the Kentucky Cancer Program. It’s a statewide program led by the University of Kentucky’s Markey Cancer Center and the University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center.


Thursday, January 26, 2023

UK College of Nursing's Hartley Feld, PhD, MSN, has published a Safe Infant Sleep research paper in Ecuador. 


Thursday, January 26, 2023

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing has released its Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester. Nearly 700 nursing and pre-nursing students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance. 


Thursday, January 12, 2023

The U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the 100 best jobs in America for 2023, focusing on occupations with the largest projected growth between now and 2031. Nurse practitioner was ranked second on the list. 

 


Wednesday, December 14, 2022

By James Hayhurst

The number of older adults experiencing homelessness (OAEH), especially in the age 50 and over category, is increasing in the United States. This is leading to an increased number of OAEH with chronic and often life-threatening illnesses. How do members of this population get their basic needs met? How can they get treatment for their conditions and how can healthcare providers best treat these patients?


Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Academic nurse leaders Elizabeth Salt and Jake Higgins are determined to use their knowledge and skills to help other nurses confidently lead health care teams in Kentucky and across the nation.


Friday, December 9, 2022

You are invited to attend the UK College of Nursing's Dec. 2022 Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Please join us in celebrating the great accomplishments of our students!

 


Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The first class of the Health Equity Internship program will graduate this year. Over the course of the program, they have fundraised for local nonprofits through events such as Dining Out for Life. They also helped procure and distribute rainbow name badges that identify nursing students and their commitment to helping create safe spaces for conversation.