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Honor Society of Nursing recognizes Logsdon with International Award for Nursing Excellence

In conjunction with its 40th Biennial Convention, the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, International, presented M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNS, ARNP, FAAN with the 2009 Research Dissemination Award.

Students, faculty help vaccinate the Louisville community

Over 250 School of Nursing faculty and staff volunteered to help administer the H1N1 vaccine as part of the Louisville Metro Department of Health and Wellness two day clinic Nov. 11 and 12.

Fit into College program designed to curb ‘freshmen 15’, teach healthy lifestyles

A University of Louisville multidisciplinary research program known as Fit into College is aimed at helping freshmen students reduce their risk of becoming overweight or obese through a 10-week dietary and exercise intervention plan.

Logsdon accepts position with ULH

Professor M. Cynthia Logsdon will foster research collaborations between faculty in the School of Nursing and nurses at UofL Healthcare (ULH) while strengthening the research enterprise at ULH in her new role as Associate Chief of Nursing Research.

Mainous selected for prestigious national fellowship to improve health care

Rosalie Mainous, PhD, ARNP, NNP-BC, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Research at the University of Louisville School of Nursing, is one of 20 recipients of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation® (RWJF) Executive Nurse Fellowship focused on expanding the role of nurses to lead change in the U.S. health care system.

Pinto-Foltz wins prestigous post-doctoral award

PhD candidate Melissa Pinto-Foltz is scheduled to graduate this summer, then move to Cleveland where she has been awarded a prestigious National Institute of Health-funded Mentored Career Development Award (KL2 Clinical Research Scholar) through the Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing.

School marks a milestone with first PhD graduate

Pam Combs was the first to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from UofL.

Plans Underway to Develop Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) Degree Program

We need your input. Please assist us in the development of a Doctor in Nursing Practice Degree Program by completing a short survey.

Seeking New Faculty

The School of Nursing is seeking highly qualified candidates for full time tenure track faculty positions. The candidate will be expected to conduct externally-funded research and have a teaching and service commitment. Part-time faculty are also needed for clinical teaching. EEO/AA.

Students excel on licensure exam

University of Louisville School of Nursing students have outpaced the U.S. pass rate average on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nurses (RNs).

Owensboro Distance Education Program Receives KBN Approval

Beginning in the summer of 2009, University of Louisville will offer distance education nursing courses through Owensboro Medical Health System (OMHS).

School of Nursing Alumna Honored

School of Nursing graduate and Baptist Hospital East President Susan Stout Tamme ('79) will receive this year's Excellence in Nursing Award presented by Jewish Hospital.

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Mother-daughter relationship is focus of nursing research

August 11th, 2008 -Do women who have a strong bond with their grown daughters do a better job of managing high blood pressure?

Baccalaureate nursing program to launch in Owensboro

July 29, 2008 - UofL and OMHS partner to enhance workforce

Hines-Martin inducted into American Academy of Nursing

June 6, 2008 - A professor at the University of Louisville, Vicki Hines-Martin, has been selected as an American Academy of Nursing Fellow. The prestigious honor includes induction into the academy.

Champion for Her - Dr. Elizabeth Bonham

May 13, 2008 - School of Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Bonham has dedicated much of her life to helping young men and women in trouble.

The courage to question convention

April 30, 2008 - How can one person make a difference when it comes to health care or public policy when the issues seem too large and the system seems too complicated?

Dean Outlines Vision

January 29, 2008 - “It is almost more competitive now to get into nursing school than it is to get into law school or medical school,” said University of Louisville School of Nursing Dean Marcia Hern. Hern made the comments as part of an on-campus welcome reception held in her honor this winter.

Serving others - a lifetime passion for outstanding student

December 14, 2008 - School of Nursing student Ashley Black is UofL's Outstanding Student at winter commencement.