Nov. 20, 2015 | Nearly 100 students from the UAMS College of Nursing were recently inducted to the Gamma Xi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society for nursing.The ceremony, held Nov. 15 in the Fred W. Smith Conference Center on the UAMS campus, welcomed 149 new members to Sigma Theta Tau from […]
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Ellyn E. Matthews, Ph.D., R.N., was invested in the Elizabeth Stanley Cooper Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS).
LITTLE ROCK – Ellyn E. Matthews, Ph.D., R.N., was invested Dec. 7 in the Elizabeth Stanley Cooper Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). Matthews is an associate professor in the UAMS College of Nursing. She came to UAMS in July from the University of Colorado where […]
Hartford Center Director Charges Nurses to Lead Change
Claudia Beverly, PhD, RN, director of the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at UAMS, implored her fellow health care professionals to identify a need and find a way to help meet it. Beverly’s call to action was part of the 10th annual Distinguished Leader in Nursing Lecture Series sponsored by the UAMS College of Nursing and Hartford Center. “We […]
The Campaign for Action Announces Culture of Health: Breakthrough Leaders in Nursing.
Dr. Leanne Lefler was among 10 nurse leaders across the country who were named this year’s Campaign for Action Culture of Health: Breakthrough Leaders in Nursing. Created to both honor and encourage nurses who are innovators in improving the nation’s health, the award includes leadership training at the Center for Creative Leadership that is paid […]
High Schoolers Experience Day in the Life of a Nurse
Dec. 1, 2015 | The UAMS College of Nursing hosted about 40 students from nine area high schools Nov. 7 for a day-long event that allowed them to imagine a career in nursing. The “Day in the Life of a Nurse” event was sponsored by the Growing Our Own in the Delta (GOOD) Program, which […]
Provost Reception Welcomes Dr. Cowan
Provost Dr. Stephanie Gardner hosted an afternoon reception on Nov. 12 to welcome Dr. Patricia Cowan to UAMS as the new Dean of the College of Nursing. The event was well attended by College of Nursing faculty and staff and gave them a chance to visit with Dr. Cowan on a one-on-one basis.
College of Nursing’s 19th annual Scholarship Donor Dinner
The 19th annual Scholarship Donor Dinner, held on Monday, November 2, brought scholarship donors and student recipients together, and gave those students the opportunity to stay “Thank You”. Due to the generous support from scholarship donors, it is possible for many students to achieve their dream of becoming nurses. The students who spoke, captured the […]
Fern Cross, Jane Wilson, Luana Bracy Join UAMS College of Nursing Advisory Board
LITTLE ROCK — Fern Cross, Jane Wilson and Luana Bracy have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ (UAMS) College of Nursing Advisory Board. All three are members of the UAMS College of Nursing Dean’s Circle, comprised of alumni and special friends who give an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Wilson is the […]
The College of Nursing celebrated a successful White Coat Ceremony
The College of Nursing celebrated a successful White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 9. The ceremony was held at Fellowship Bible Church. Due to the generosity of our White Coat sponsors, all 123 junior students received a lab coat and were provided the opportunity to gather with their families, friends, faculty and alumni as they […]
Honor’s Class
Five students were chosen for the UAMS College of Nursing BSN Honor’s Program for the 2015-2016 academic year. These senior students were selected based on their academic performance prior to and during their junior year of the nursing program. They will all be matched with research mentors in the college that they will work closely […]