Swiger is Chief of Nursing Research at Madigan Army Medical Center, Consultant to Army Surgeon General

Bryan Wilbanks advancing nurse anesthesia as part of AANA Foundation Board, research training program

NIH grant looks at impact of SDOH on hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia in those living with HIV

April Cobb and Delicia Mason chosen for Momentum Executive Leadership Program

UABSON members make their mark in Philippine Nurses Association of Alabama

Kunaviktikul joins Panyapiwat Institute of Management, opening new nursing school, health science schools in Thailand

International honor recognizes impact on simulation, health care

Deborah Thedford-Zimmerman recognized for dedication and effort to improving University

Michele Hasselblad is postdoc for Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare at Ohio State

AACN initiative promotes digital learning, innovation

Recognition highlights nurses making a difference in community, health

Will build upon first term achievements, tackle new challenges

Dawson is a co-lead and Smith serving as member on National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing

Through a one-year term, Baker will lead Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association

Annual JBOV fundraiser stays virtual with cooking class and is honoring Dr. Will Ferniany

An inaugural community college joint enrollment graduate gets Vanderbilt behavioral health residency

Training grant educating nurses, social workers, medical residents

UAB National Alumni Society honor recognizes impact on families in need

Shameka Rogers Phillips named to Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation program

Inaugural committee to focus on diversity, equity and inclusion

Honored with 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award

PhD alumna Jennifer Bail’s SNRS Early Science Investigator Award supports research on survivorship and quality of life among cancer survivors

Named National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Outstanding Faculty Practice Award winner for 2021

Pathway Independence Award from NIH enables continued preparation as post-doc, transition to independent, tenure-track position

Marguerite Leeds talks about life as a case investigator and how UAB School of Nursing impacted her career

PhD student, instructor awarded Alabama League for Nursing scholarship

Alabama League for Nursing term began earlier this year; will become ALN president in March 2022

Alabama State Nurses Association Vice President leading through practice, example

Aimee Holland, Eileen Meyer and Heather Jackson receive 2021 Alabama Award of Excellence from American Association of Nurse Practitioners

As part of 70th Anniversary distinction honors outstanding alumni for distinctive service to profession; join 60 inaugural VLs named in 2010

John Doriety Completes 3,000 Career Medical Transports

BSN graduate Emily Drouin, also a DNP student, reflects on her new role and preparation by UAB School of Nursing

This is Alabama highlights nursing accomplishments, exceptional leaders at virtual awards ceremony

Dean Thanne Appointed to Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University in Thailand

Acute Care Pediatric NP Specialty Track Coordinator Jeremy Jordan will serve on national board of Acute Care Special Interest Group

2020 Inspiration in Women’s Health from National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health recognizes dedication to combat human trafficking, help victims

American Association for Men in Nursing names UAB top school for men for second year, Bordelon receives association’s Lee Cohen Award

Dr. Lindsey Harris earned MSN and DNP from School

Annual fundraiser for nursing scholarships to feature virtual cooking class with renowned Chef Chris Hastings

National Black Nurses Association recognizes Loretta Lee for instruction, publication

Number of UAB School of Nursing FAAN inductees rises to more than 90

Associate Professor Cathy Roche thrives on creative lesson plans, interactive instruction

New alumna preparing to serve as Army nurse in Texas

Honored by the National Academic Advising Association

Martha Dawson, faculty and president of NBNA, participates on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Roundtable

International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses honors Yolanda Wheeler for impact on patients, families

Alumna Amanda White lives on through program support fund for those choosing a career in organ transplant and/or cardiac care

UAB Medicine, Children’s of Alabama include UABSON Alumni among those recognized during Nurses Week 2020

Darrell Owens recognized for significant contributions to nursing, palliative care

Three PhD students receive scholarships from Alabama Nurses Foundation

Four alumni, one of whom is a retired faculty member, bring the number of School AANP Fellows to 42

American Medical Informatics Association Nursing Informatics Working Group names papers among those recommended that contributed to the science of nursing informatics

Shirey and White-Williams co-author AHA statement on social determinants of health and heart failure

Retired faculty member helps facilitate donation of letters now held in Reynolds-Finley Historical Library from The Upper Room Museum

Geraldine Young working to ensure cultural diversity and inclusion are a fundamental part of nursing education to addresses health disparities and inequalities

PhD student on inaugural state committee

Shameka Rodgers Phillips is first nurse to receive fellowship from UAB Nutrition and Obesity Research Center

School thanks donors, recognizes students at annual scholarship luncheon

UAB School of Nursing kicks off 70 years, International Year of the Nurse and Midwife in 2020

Pace to serve as College of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean at Valdosta State University

Annual Junior Board of Visitors fundraiser supports nursing, simulation education

Henson named instructor of the year by VCU

Timiya Nolan receives Nurse of the Year Award in Diversity for Ohio

Entire class of inductees comprises UABSON graduates

Planned gift will support future BSN students

Alumni, student also recognized as Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Faculty

Alumna named among most influential women in corporate America

NIH grant to support Stockdill’s continued doctoral study in palliative care

UAB Medicine, Children’s of Alabama include 20 UABSON graduates in annual nursing excellence awards

Rozmus, Tan to be inducted in October

Pam Bowen receives $50,000 pilot grant to study Fitbit use to increase physical activity, improve lifestyle behaviors to improve health of African American women

Caitlin Campbell detailed her work on nursing work environment for Alabama State Nurses’ Association at annual meeting

Third book, on health policy, analyzes government-funded health care programs in America and discusses measures for improvement.

As told by alumna Stacey Van Dyke, DNP, CRNA

Outstanding contributions recognized with INACSL Spirit of Simulation Leadership Excellence Award

Alumna named nurse executive for Kansas City VAMC

Receives University of Washington Distinguished Staff Award for extraordinary service and significant contributions to the university’s mission

For Madeline Harris, giving to the School is all about family - her own and her School of Nursing Family

Hornsby receives Distinguished Service Award from ALANA

Rankin to serve as VP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Hodges, Talley, Young and Ng inducted at June meeting of American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Harmon leading American Nursing Informatics Association

Carter passes Nurse Executive Board Certification Exam

Wilson named Sr. VP of Clinical Operations of Ascension

Two graduates earn “book of the year” awards

Associate professor named distinguished educator, serving terms on multiple boards

Thedford-Zimmerman to serve three-year term leading Birmingham Black Nurses Association

Recognized for international leadership in nursing education, research

Alumnus Christopher Spencer passes the Nurse Executive-Board Certified exam

Third-year student Wells presents research findings at national palliative care symposium

State nurse practitioner organization recognizes outstanding alumni

Wells wins competition at American Association of Heart Failure Nurses meeting

Three-time alumna Sanders inducted into state hall of fame

Plasters receives lifetime achievement award from society

Year-long fellowship to prepare participants as academic leaders

Al-Wahsh recognized for contributions to hospital infection prevention

UAB Student Nurses Association sell CardioGrams as Valentine’s Day fundraiser 

Webster Ray is motivated to serve by seeing worthy causes up close.

One of the founding members of the Board of Visitors in 1992, Anita Smith has had a front-row seat for the health care revolution that has taken place in Birmingham and around the state over the past five decades.

Since its founding almost 23 years ago, the Board of Visitors has had outstanding leadership. The following profiles honor those dedicated individuals who have wisely led the Board thus far on its journey of supporting the UAB School of Nursing.

For 27 years, Rita Ingalls Spencer knew the fulfillment of taking care of children and adolescents at the Birmingham-based children’s medical center now known as Children’s of Alabama.

The 2014 No-Show Ball fundraiser hosted by the Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) was a success, exceeding the goal set by JBOV members. 

The Junior Board of Visitors (JBOV) welcomes new members Elizabeth Riddle, Kelli Fleming, Tim Hennessy, Jr. and Ken Taylor.

Jim Raper is proud to be a nurse practitioner and to have been the first nurse to direct a medical clinic at UAB. This, he said, has afforded him the opportunity to incorporate advanced practice nursing into every aspect of the 1917 Clinic.

Get to know Jim Raper a tenured Professor in the UAB School of Medicine, the only nurse with a primary appointment, and holds a secondary appointment in the School of Nursing.