Several UAMS College of Nursing faculty, students and staff gathered early Friday, Feb. 6, morning to kick off Go Red Day at UAMS. A number of promotions are planned for the special day.
College of Nursing Committee Meets
The College’s Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee met on Monday, Jan. 26, immediately following a special-called Faculty-Staff meeting in which Interim Dean Jean McSweeney addressed the group. Among the topics were pulling together, open communication, fundraising emphasis, internal and external relationship building and the upcoming “Go Red” campaign in which the College of Nursing will […]
National Wear Red Day 2015 — Feb. 6, 2015
GO RED OR WOMEN Did you know heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined? For over 10 years, the American Heart Association has sponsored National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight. At UAMS, we are committed to the is campaign, and in partnership with the Central Arkansas American […]
Gamma Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, announces a request for research proposals in nursing
Gamma Xi Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau, announces a request for research proposals in nursing. This call is issued to further the Chapter’s goal of fostering and encouraging nursing research to advance the scientific basis of nursing. A broad range of topics will be considered. Funding recommendations will be made primarily based on the scientific merit […]
CON Advisory Board Provides Helping Hand
The UAMS College of Nursing is proud to have a strong Advisory Board, which provides counsel and serves as ambassadors to the college on a daily basis. We have 11 members. Members of the Advisory Board are Lester Matlock, Michael Manley, Mike Spades, Richard Smith, Joanne Smith, Benni Fambrough, Sara Jouett, Lolly Honea, Dr. Linda […]
Appreciation to UAMS Creative!
The UAMS College of Nursing Development and Alumni Relations Department recently hosted an appreciation luncheon for the UAMS Creative Department. The lunch was to express gratitude for the re-branding campaign that the UAMS Creative Department has done — and is still doing — for the College. “I Choose UAMS” was the theme line developed by Creative. The […]
Associate Dean has second edition of book published
Congratulations to Donna J. Middaugh, PhD, RN, associate dean for academic programs, on her publication, Policy and Politics for Nurses and Other Health Professionals, Second Edition. The book focuses on the idea that all health care providers require a fundamental understanding of the health care system, including, but not limited to, knowledge required to practice […]
Nurse Researcher Presents First Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
The UAMS College of Nursing welcomed a nationally-recognized nurse researcher for its inaugural Dean’s Distinguished Lectureship Nov. 21, where she discussed the risks and signs of high blood pressure in children from pre-school to adolescents. Marti Rice, Ph.D., R.N., a professor in the Family, Child Health and Caregiving Department of the School of Nursing at […]
Students at Departmental Club
Five UAMS College of Nursing BSN students were recent guests at the Little Rock Departmental Club meeting on October 28 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock. The speaker was Jesse Mason (back row, second from left), Chairman of the Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission. Mr. Mason provided updated information about the airport, providing […]
Donor Dinner Salutes 71 Donors & 122 Scholarships
Rebecca Luther, MNSc student, thanks donors for providing scholarships to nursing students such as her. She is the recipient of the Dr. Beth Vaughan Wrobel Endowed Scholarship. The UAMS College of Nursing celebrated 71 donors who made possible 122 scholarships to the College at its 18th annual Donor Dinner on November 3 at the Wyndham […]