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Nursing students pass licensure exam at rate higher than national average

Of the 124 UofL students who took the registered nurse licensure exam in 2010, 120 (97 percent) passed. This easily exceeds the national average of 88.7 percent of people passing the exam.

Prehabilitation better prepares patients for knee replacement surgery

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – An exercise program designed by researchers at the University of Louisville for patients with severe knee arthritis improves leg strength and patients’ functional ability before knee replacement surgery, according to recent report in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

University of Louisville students to showcase their research in Frankfort

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Feb. 9 - More than a dozen University of Louisville undergraduate students, including three nursing students, will present their research projects to state lawmakers this week through Posters-at-the-Capitol.

Hines-Martin to be inducted into UK Hall of Fame

Vicki P. Hines-Martin, PhD, CNS, RN, FAAN, has been selected as a 2011 inductee into the University of Kentucky College of Nursing Hall of Fame. Hines-Martin is a graduate of UK.

UofL nursing student research spotlight

Find out how our undergraduate students are jumping into the world of nursing research by working with experienced faculty.

Carrie M. Rabalais

This is a photo of Carrie M. Rabalais in her nursing attire.

University of Louisville Pediatrics chairman makes a gift to the School of Nursing

Louisville, Ky. - March 11, 2011 - In honor of his mother, Carrie M. Rabalais, the chairman of UofL Pediatrics, Gerard Rabalais, M.D. MHA, has made a gift to the School of Nursing. The funds will be used for student scholarships.

UofL School of Nursing graduate program ranks in the top 100 nationally

The UofL School of Nursing graduate program ranks 64th among nursing graduate programs, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report ranking.

Dr. Cindy Logsdon nominated for Sigma Theta Tau International award

April 5, 2011 - Dr. Logsdon has been nominated for the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, 2011 International Awards for Nursing Excellence.

Nursing doctoral student selected as a Paul Ambrose Scholar

April 5, 2011 - Xiaorong Wang is one of a few selected nationwide for the Paul Ambrose Scholars Program.

Several faculty celebrate 30+ years

April 8, 2011 - This week, Dr. Karen Robinson was recognized for 35 years of contributions to the School of Nursing - an incredible commitment considering the school is only 37 years young.

Nursing students volunteer at drug toss

Nursing students help at the community-wide drug toss.

Community Drug Toss - A Success!

April 15, 2011 - Nursing and public health students, along with other volunteers at UofL helped with the recent community-wide drug toss.

UofL nursing faculty honored for race track clinic success

Providing healthcare to the backside workers at Churchill Downs has been the passion of Whitney Nash, PhD, MSN, APRN-BC, assistant professor, University of Louisville School of Nursing, since 2005.

UofL School of Nursing faculty collaborate with UofL Hospital and James Graham Brown Cancer Center nurses and doctors to improve patient care

May 11, 2011 - University of Louisville School of Nursing faculty are teaming up with UofL Hospital (ULH) and James Graham Brown Cancer Center (JGBCC) nurses and other multi-disciplinary health care team members to improve patient care and quality of life through clinical nursing research and evidence based practice projects.

Logsdon talks about life as a maternity nurse and researcher

M. Cynthia Logsdon, DNP, WHNP, FAAN, associate chief of nursing for research, ULH/JGBCC, and professor, UofL School of Nursing spoke with bestnursingdegrees.com about her professional career.

Research Minute - prehabilitation helps those scheduled for knee replacement surgery

Patients with severe knee arthritis who are scheduled for knee replacement surgery have seen a 10 percent increase in extension strength in the leg scheduled for surgery after participating in a prehabilitation exercise program designed by UofL researchers.

David L. Dunn, M.D., Ph.D., named new executive vice president for health affairs

Internationally renowned transplant surgeon leaves Buffalo for Louisville

McCarthy learns the secret to sucessful aging

People who feel a purpose in life and who can cope with change are poised to age successfully. That is what Valerie McCarthy, RN, PhD, found through her theory-based research.

Partners Reach Agreement, Commit to Bold Statewide Mission

The boards of University of Louisville Hospital/James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare and Saint Joseph Health System have approved plans to form a health care delivery system to meet the needs of all people in Kentucky and beyond.

Students offer screenings, health information at Wayside Christian Mission

Students will offer blood sugar screening, blood pressure testing, and health information classes at Wayside Christian Mission this summer.

UofL School of Nursing researcher plans to build on successful aging theory

Valerie McCarthy, RN, PhD selected to Geriatric Nursing Research Scholars Program

Lynne A. Hall, RN, DrPH to lead nursing research at UofL

Lynne A. Hall, RN, DrPH, has been named associate dean of research at the University of Louisville School of Nursing, pending approval by the Board of Trustees. She will join the UofL faculty in November.

Students at the Transition Ceremony

New admits to the nursing school recite the nursing code pledge during the 2010 transition ceremony.

Nursing students take the next step

More than 100 UofL nursing students will mark their entry into Upper Division during a transition ceremony Sunday, Sept. 18.

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UofL School of Nursing partners with University Hospital and Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s HealthCare to develop acute care nurse practitioner program

The University of Louisville School of Nursing will add the acute care NP major to its list of master’s level programs.

UofL School ofNursing receives 10 year reaccreditation

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) recognizes the strength of UofL programs

UofL nursing graduates have higher licensure pass rate than national average

 

Advance your career as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The admissions deadline is April 1 Fall semesters, October 1 for Spring semesters.

School of Nursing faculty, students present at SNRS 2012 conference

 

UofL School of Nursing receives financial boost from the aging care industry

$240,000 commitment to grow the school’s focus on gerontology to meet local aging care needs

UofL Health Sciences Center faculty recognized for health care excellence

 

Vicki Hines-Martin, PhD, CNS, RN, FAAN and Debbie V. Thomas, EdD, ARNP, PMHCNS-BC receive ISPN honors

 

New hospital guidelines to help mothers at risk of postpartum depression

 

UofL nursing program will prepare graduates to care for critically ill infants

 

Barbara Polivka

Barbara Polivka is the new School of Nursing Shirley B. Powers Endowed Chair and Professor

UofL School of Nursing names new Endowed Chair and Professor

 

Students at the Transition Ceremony -1

Students stand in the hall at the Transition Ceremony.

2012 Open House

Nursing students with Diane Riff at the Open House.

2012 Transition Ceremony

Nursing students take part in the transition ceremony.

BSN students take part in the Transition Ceremony

 

UofL receives support to transform health care education

Schools of Nursing and Dentistry share nearly $1.1 million federal grant

Nursing students administer vaccines to refugees

 

Interdisciplinary education seeks to improve palliative care

University of Louisville program is result of work from $1.5 million NIH grant

Oral health fair for adults with diabetes in tri-county region set for March 19

 

UofL’s online program, distance education prepares more baccalaureate nurses

 

Massage therapy shown to improve stress response in preterm infants