
NLN Center of Excellence • 11th ranked public DNP• 20th ranked public BSN • $36.2 million in research • 98% average NCLEX pass rate #BigBlueNursingNation
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Joined August 2015
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UK College of Nursing retweeted
This morning, we celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Health Education Building. The state-of-the-art facility will house programs in @UKYMedicine, @ukynursing, @UKCPH and @ukchs.
Educating students for a brighter tomorrow, collaborating through transdisciplinary efforts and drawing in top talents for our shared mission — together, we will advance Kentucky.
Learn more → go.uky.edu/healthedbldg
UK College of Nursing retweeted
It will house Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, Health Sciences and Nursing, and Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education. As a registered nurse who graduated from UK, I was happy to join @ukynursing Dean Rosalie Mainous for this great announcement. (2/2)
UK College of Nursing retweeted
Today I joined in the celebration of the @universityofky groundbreaking on the new Health Education Building. This new more than 500,000-square-foot building, located at the intersection of Huguelet and University Drives, will be the largest academic building in UK history. (1/2)
UK College of Nursing retweeted
Rosalie Mainous joined @ukynursing as its sixth dean on Nov. 14, 2022. Dean Mainous is a distinguished scholar and fellow of the @NAPractice, a fellow of the @AAN_Nursing and a fellow of @AANP_NEWS. #WomenHistoryMonth
UK College of Nursing retweeted
When asked what motivates her, @ukynursing's Dr. Lovoria Williams said:
"The why behind my work is the desire to advance health equity among communities of color and to equip the next generation of health equity researchers."

ALT This image shows a graphic that says Celebrating Black History Month and a photo of Dr. Lovoria Williams, College of Nursing, and a quote from her saying "The why behind my work is the desire to advance health equity among communities of color and to equip the next generation of health equity researchers."
Watch our second Pinning Ceremony live at 11 a.m. ET!
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Join us live for today’s 8 a.m. Pinning Ceremony!
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Academic nurse leaders Elizabeth Salt and Jake Higgins are determined to use their knowledge and skills to help other nurses confidently lead health care teams in Kentucky and across the nation.
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UK College of Nursing retweeted
Meet Erin Morris, a registered nurse and patient care manager at UK HealthCare's Good Samaritan Hospital. She says nursing is the most rewarding career and the opportunities are endless.
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Just one week until graduation for the Big Blue Nursing Nation! For more information on pinning and commencement ceremonies, visit the link below 👇
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During yesterday afternoon's annual @ukynursing holiday party, we celebrated the retirements of Dr. Terry Lennie, senior associate dean, and Professor Leslie Beebe, senior lecturer. (1/2)
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Thank you both for your more than 42 years of combined service to UK, your contributions to healthcare research and your dedication to your students. We wish you a happy and healthy retirement! 💙 #BBNN
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The first class of the Health Equity Internship Program will graduate this year. Meet just a few of the interns who are committed to doing meaningful work, along with an introduction to the projects they created!
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Last month, NUR 430 students and clinical instructor Sarah Hines received a tour of the @UK_HealthCare helipad! Students received a first-hand look at a unique nursing opportunity. #BBNN
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During this month’s #NPWeek2022, @ukynursing’s Misty Ellis, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC was honored by @TheKidzClub for her work as an NP in the community!
Congrats Dr. Ellis! #BBNN
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This week we celebrate our NP's during this National Nurse Practitioner Week. Thank you for all you do! #NPWeek2022 #NursePractitionerWeek #BBNN
We want to give a warm #BBNN welcome to Dean Rosalie Mainous, the sixth dean of UK’s College of Nursing!
Say hello to Dean Mainous as you see her throughout the College this week! #BigBlueNursingNation
Dean Heath’s last working day @ukynursing has kicked off with the 32nd Annual Nursing Research Papers Day!
We are happy to have @valhoopster, senior nurse scientist @Ascensionorg as this year’s keynote speaker. #BBNN
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UK College of Nursing retweeted
#Honoring all who served on this #VeteransDay
BH WELL sends a special shoutout to our @ukynursing student veterans!
For mental and behavioral health resources, visit us at bhwell.uky.edu

























