LITTLE ROCK —Patricia A. Cowan, Ph.D., R.N., has been named dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and will begin at UAMS on or before Dec. 1. Cowan succeeds Lorraine Frazier, who left UAMS in January. Jean McSweeney, Ph.D., R.N., associate dean for research and director of […]
Signage Makes Us Feel “On Top of the World!”
The College of Nursing feels “on top of the world” with the recent installation of signage on the outside of our building. Now there’s no mistaking where the College of Nursing is located. Now there’s no mistaking that UAMS has a College of Nursing. So to the College of Pharmacy and Fay W. Boozman College […]
Alumni Society Support Continues With Alums Like Becky May (’61)
Becky May, class of 1961, is a great example of one who has consistently shown support to her alma mater, the UAMS College of Nursing. Becky served on our College’s 60th anniversary committee, is a member of the Dean’s Circle, has participated in focus groups for the alumni society , met with examiners of the […]
College of Nursing Graduate Leads Creation of Heart Failure Clinic
While hospital readmission rates for patients with heart failure are traditionally high, a UAMS College of Nursing graduate played a key role in establishing a nurse-led specialty clinic that has lowered that risk for its patients. Nicole Comstock, M.N.Sc., A.P.R.N., is coordinator for the Heart Failure & Valve Clinic in the Walker Heart Institute Cardiovascular […]
“Springtime Serenity” Gifted To College
The College of Nursing was recently presented an original piece of art from Ginger Gilmore, artist and alumna (MNSc, APN, class of 2007), and Dr. Ralph Vogel, Clinical Assistant Professor. The gift was presented during Nurses Week to College of Nursing Interim Dean Dr. Jean McSweeney. Ginger (left) entitled the painting “Springtime Serenity.” She enjoys […]
Retirement Reception Honors Two
The UAMS College of Nursing has two valuable members of its team retiring this month. Dr. Cheryl Schmidt, associate professor, has enjoyed a highly productive career of 21 years at the college. Nancy Shaver, executive assistant in the Dean’s Office, is retiring after 12 years with us. Both will be sorely missed. The college honored […]
Two Join College of Nursing Advisory Board
The May 8 Advisory Board meeting of the College of Nursing was eventful, with the “photo hanging” of two new board members, Fern Cross and Jane McGehee Wilson. The Advisory Board also heard from two students, Jennifer Orahood and Joshuah Lingo, describing their recent experiences at the Southern Nursing Research Society conference in Tampa. Following […]
Nursing College “Goes Red”
The UAMS College of Nursing was “Going Red for Women” on Thursday, May 7 at the Heart Association annual luncheon.
SAFE KIDS Day Successful Thanks to our Volunteer Students
Fourteen students gave up a rare “free” Saturday recently to help make Arkansas children safer. Every year Arkansas SAFE KIDS has a safety day in which booths are set up to teach children about safety in a variety of settings. Fire safety (smoke house), water safety (the children are given life jackets), poisons, bicycle safety, […]
Departmental Club Supports College
The Little Rock Departmental Club has once again provided funding to the College of Nursing for the purchase of nursing pins that are presented to all of our BSN graduates. The pins are worn by nurses throughout their careers and serve as a sort of “badge of honor” for the compassion, wisdom and integrity of […]