/nursing/news 2025-06-17T07:34:07-05:00 UAH webmaster@uah.edu Joomla! - Open Source Content Management 2025-06-13T09:08:21-05:00 2025-06-13T09:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19532-maury-regional-medical-center-commits-145k-uah-college-of-nursing-to-name-training-lab Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Maury Regional Medical Center has committed $145,000 to the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 to name the Basic to Advanced Lab in the Simulation and Learning Innovation Center. Celebrating the new partnership on April 18, 2025, are, from left, Colby Nance, SLIC specialist; Dr. Azita Amiri, CON professor and associate dean for research; Tiffany Crews, director of nursing professional development, Maury Regional; Dr. Charles Karr, UAH president; Jeff Pierce, director, human resources, Maury Regional; Dr. Karen Frith, dean, CON; Dr. David Puleo, UAH provost; Jenny Robertson, human resources lead business partner, nursing, Maury Regional; Dr. Yeow Chye Ng, CON professor and interim associate dean of graduate programs; Dr. Helen Lien, UAH senior development officer, CON, and Mary Deason, SLIC manager."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Nurses really matter at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee, and the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 (UAH).</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Maury Regional Medical Center has committed $145,000 to the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 to name the Basic to Advanced Lab in the Simulation and Learning Innovation Center. Celebrating the new partnership on April 18, 2025, are, from left, Colby Nance, SLIC specialist; Dr. Azita Amiri, CON professor and associate dean for research; Tiffany Crews, director of nursing professional development, Maury Regional; Dr. Charles Karr, UAH president; Jeff Pierce, director, human resources, Maury Regional; Dr. Karen Frith, dean, CON; Dr. David Puleo, UAH provost; Jenny Robertson, human resources lead business partner, nursing, Maury Regional; Dr. Yeow Chye Ng, CON professor and interim associate dean of graduate programs; Dr. Helen Lien, UAH senior development officer, CON, and Mary Deason, SLIC manager."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>Nurses really matter at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Tennessee, and the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 (UAH).</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-06-11T09:08:21-05:00 2025-06-11T09:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19531-uah-announces-promotion-tenure-awards-for-2025-26-past-year-s-grants-of-emeritus-status Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Promotion and tenure emeritus awards 2025"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) announced awards of tenure and/or promotion for 22 faculty members and recognized eight who were granted emeritus status over the past year at the University Awards for Excellence.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Promotion and tenure emeritus awards 2025"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) announced awards of tenure and/or promotion for 22 faculty members and recognized eight who were granted emeritus status over the past year at the University Awards for Excellence.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-01-28T09:17:28-06:00 2025-01-28T09:17:28-06:00 /nursing/news/19528-uah-announces-outstanding-students-who-made-dean-s-president-s-lists-in-summer-spring-2025-semester Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="//images/news/deans-presidents-list-spring-2025-tn.jpg" alt="Dean鈥檚, President鈥檚 lists for spring 2025 semester" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) honors the outstanding work of its students during the spring 2025 semester with the announcement of the Dean鈥檚 and President鈥檚 lists.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="//images/news/deans-presidents-list-spring-2025-tn.jpg" alt="Dean鈥檚, President鈥檚 lists for spring 2025 semester" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) honors the outstanding work of its students during the spring 2025 semester with the announcement of the Dean鈥檚 and President鈥檚 lists.</p> <!-- // END Intro Text --> 2025-06-09T11:08:21-05:00 2025-06-09T11:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19527-uah-launches-charger-edge-tuition-discount-program-to-boost-graduate-education-access Julie Jansen

<p><img src="/" alt="Charger Edge Tuition Discount Program"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) announced today the introduction of the Charger EDGE (Educational Discount for Graduate Excellence) program.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Charger Edge Tuition Discount Program"></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) announced today the introduction of the Charger EDGE (Educational Discount for Graduate Excellence) program.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-06-09T07:08:21-05:00 2025-06-09T07:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19521-uah-expands-psychiatric-mental-health-education-for-nurses-seeking-to-become-nurse-practitioners-or-add-a-certification Julie Jansen

<p><img src="/" alt="UAH College of Nursing held their fall White Coat ceremony in Chan Auditorium on Friday."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) College of Nursing recently announced the addition of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and PMHNP post-master鈥檚 certificate offering. UAH is a member of The University of Alabama System.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="UAH College of Nursing held their fall White Coat ceremony in Chan Auditorium on Friday."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) College of Nursing recently announced the addition of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) concentration in the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree and PMHNP post-master鈥檚 certificate offering. UAH is a member of The University of Alabama System.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-06-06T08:08:21-05:00 2025-06-06T08:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19520-outstanding-uah-faculty-staff-celebrated-at-2025-university-awards-for-excellence-event Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="草榴社区 (UAH) presented 15 plaques to 14 faculty and staff members during the 2025 University Awards for Excellence ceremony on May 1, 2025."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) celebrated 14 faculty and staff members for their outstanding achievements during the 2024-25 academic year at the 2025 University Awards for Excellence ceremony on May 1.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="草榴社区 (UAH) presented 15 plaques to 14 faculty and staff members during the 2025 University Awards for Excellence ceremony on May 1, 2025."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) celebrated 14 faculty and staff members for their outstanding achievements during the 2024-25 academic year at the 2025 University Awards for Excellence ceremony on May 1.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-05-21T15:26:21-05:00 2025-05-21T15:26:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19504-uah-college-of-nursing-welcomes-new-associate-dean-of-graduate-programs

<p><img src="//images/colleges/nursing/con-blog-photos/uah_nursing_names_dr._yeow_chye_ng_as_associate_dean_for_graduate_programs.png" alt="Dr. Yeow Chye Ng at the podium reading from a binder, grey suit blue button up with text that reads &quot;UAH Nursing name Dr. Yeow Chye Ng as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs&quot;" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><p><img src="/images/colleges/nursing/con-blog-photos/uah_nursing_names_dr._yeow_chye_ng_as_associate_dean_for_graduate_programs_2.png" width="1140" height="810" alt="uah nursing names dr. yeow chye ng as associate dean for graduate programs 2" /></p> <blockquote> <p>Success in graduate education isn鈥檛 just about earning a degree, It鈥檚 about transforming your knowledge into action that improves lives."</p> </blockquote> <p>The College of Nursing at 草榴社区 is proud to welcome its new Associate Dean for <a href="/nursing/graduate-programs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate Programs</a>, a respected nurse educator and leader with a clear vision for the future of advanced nursing education.</p> <p>With a career dedicated to mentoring nurse leaders and advancing academic excellence, Dr. Yeow Chye Ng brings to UAH a deep commitment to student success, faculty collaboration, and community-engaged scholarship. His decision to step into this leadership role was inspired by UAH鈥檚 reputation for innovation and its mission to shape healthcare through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service.</p> <p>"UAH provides the ideal platform to help shape the next generation of advanced practice nurses and nurse scholars," he said. 鈥淭hroughout my career, I鈥檝e seen the transformational impact that high-quality graduate education can have on healthcare systems and patient outcomes.鈥�</p> <p>As Associate Dean, Dr, Ng plans to prioritize transparency, equity, and open communication - key elements in fostering a strong academic community. He is focused on setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, and ensuring that students and faculty alike feel supported&nbsp;and valued. Recognizing that lasting progress is only possible through collaboration, he emphasizes the importance of shared leadership and mutual respect.</p> <p>Looking forward, he is particularly enthusiastic about preparing students for a wide range of leadership roles, whether as providers, educators, researchers, or executives. His vision includes expanded opportunities for community-based learning, interdisciplinary research, and projects that tackle real-world healthcare challenges.</p> <p>His own journey into higher education continues to shape his approach. As a first-generation college student, Dr. Ng understands the significance of access and opportunity and he brings that perspective to every student interaction. His personal mission is to create inclusive, empowering learning environments where all students can thrive, explore their passions, and lead with confidence.</p> <p>The College of Nursing is excited to welcome Dr. Ng and looks forward to the insight, energy, and leadership he brings to the graduate programs at UAH. With a strong foundation and forward-thinking goals, the future of graduate nursing education is bright.</p> <hr /> <p><em>Shaping the future of healthcare starts with a conversation. Contact us to learn more! <strong>College of Nursing Graduate Programs Office</strong>:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:graduate-nursing@uah.edu">graduate-nursing@uah.edu</a> or 256.824.6669</em></p>

<p><img src="//images/colleges/nursing/con-blog-photos/uah_nursing_names_dr._yeow_chye_ng_as_associate_dean_for_graduate_programs.png" alt="Dr. Yeow Chye Ng at the podium reading from a binder, grey suit blue button up with text that reads &quot;UAH Nursing name Dr. Yeow Chye Ng as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs&quot;" width="720" height="405" loading="lazy"></p><p><img src="/images/colleges/nursing/con-blog-photos/uah_nursing_names_dr._yeow_chye_ng_as_associate_dean_for_graduate_programs_2.png" width="1140" height="810" alt="uah nursing names dr. yeow chye ng as associate dean for graduate programs 2" /></p> <blockquote> <p>Success in graduate education isn鈥檛 just about earning a degree, It鈥檚 about transforming your knowledge into action that improves lives."</p> </blockquote> <p>The College of Nursing at 草榴社区 is proud to welcome its new Associate Dean for <a href="/nursing/graduate-programs" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate Programs</a>, a respected nurse educator and leader with a clear vision for the future of advanced nursing education.</p> <p>With a career dedicated to mentoring nurse leaders and advancing academic excellence, Dr. Yeow Chye Ng brings to UAH a deep commitment to student success, faculty collaboration, and community-engaged scholarship. His decision to step into this leadership role was inspired by UAH鈥檚 reputation for innovation and its mission to shape healthcare through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and service.</p> <p>"UAH provides the ideal platform to help shape the next generation of advanced practice nurses and nurse scholars," he said. 鈥淭hroughout my career, I鈥檝e seen the transformational impact that high-quality graduate education can have on healthcare systems and patient outcomes.鈥�</p> <p>As Associate Dean, Dr, Ng plans to prioritize transparency, equity, and open communication - key elements in fostering a strong academic community. He is focused on setting clear expectations, providing timely feedback, and ensuring that students and faculty alike feel supported&nbsp;and valued. Recognizing that lasting progress is only possible through collaboration, he emphasizes the importance of shared leadership and mutual respect.</p> <p>Looking forward, he is particularly enthusiastic about preparing students for a wide range of leadership roles, whether as providers, educators, researchers, or executives. His vision includes expanded opportunities for community-based learning, interdisciplinary research, and projects that tackle real-world healthcare challenges.</p> <p>His own journey into higher education continues to shape his approach. As a first-generation college student, Dr. Ng understands the significance of access and opportunity and he brings that perspective to every student interaction. His personal mission is to create inclusive, empowering learning environments where all students can thrive, explore their passions, and lead with confidence.</p> <p>The College of Nursing is excited to welcome Dr. Ng and looks forward to the insight, energy, and leadership he brings to the graduate programs at UAH. With a strong foundation and forward-thinking goals, the future of graduate nursing education is bright.</p> <hr /> <p><em>Shaping the future of healthcare starts with a conversation. Contact us to learn more! <strong>College of Nursing Graduate Programs Office</strong>:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:graduate-nursing@uah.edu">graduate-nursing@uah.edu</a> or 256.824.6669</em></p> 2025-05-20T08:08:21-05:00 2025-05-20T08:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19498-uah-smap-mednet-program-shows-teachers-how-to-make-nursing-training-tools-at-less-cost Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Four teachers from the Albertville City School System learn about the wide range of medical training devices produced by the Model Exchange and Development of Nursing and Engineering Technologies Center from Dr. Bernard Schroer, far right, professor emeritus, College of Engineering,The Albertville teachers are, left to right, Matthew Jackson, Katie Baugh, Anna Frasier and Corbin Holland."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>When whipping up a batch of realistic fake flesh, follow the recipe exactly. Swap steps in mixing the chemicals, and your human imitation looks more like alien goo.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Four teachers from the Albertville City School System learn about the wide range of medical training devices produced by the Model Exchange and Development of Nursing and Engineering Technologies Center from Dr. Bernard Schroer, far right, professor emeritus, College of Engineering,The Albertville teachers are, left to right, Matthew Jackson, Katie Baugh, Anna Frasier and Corbin Holland."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>When whipping up a batch of realistic fake flesh, follow the recipe exactly. Swap steps in mixing the chemicals, and your human imitation looks more like alien goo.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-04-29T12:08:21-05:00 2025-04-29T12:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19460-bryant-bank-adds-new-250k-5-year-athletics-commitment-to-its-uah-investment-portfolio Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="A large group of individuals in blue and gray attire poses for a photo, holding a check for $250,000 outside a building."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) has long been a blue chip investment for Bryant Bank with commitments to the Colleges of Nursing and Business and gifts to UAH Athletics.</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="A large group of individuals in blue and gray attire poses for a photo, holding a check for $250,000 outside a building."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>草榴社区 (UAH) has long been a blue chip investment for Bryant Bank with commitments to the Colleges of Nursing and Business and gifts to UAH Athletics.</p> <!--// END Intro Text --> 2025-04-28T12:08:21-05:00 2025-04-28T12:08:21-05:00 /nursing/news/19456-from-lets-pretend-hospital-kid-to-spring-2025-uah-nursing-grad-evey-hensley-faces-and-calms-fears Ann Marie Martin

<p><img src="/" alt="Evey Hensley, spring 2025 graduate of the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 (UAH)."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>鈥� When Evey Hensley was in first grade, she was afraid of going to the doctor. She might get a shot! Then her class attended Let鈥檚 Pretend Hospital, presented by 草榴社区 (UAH) College of Nursing</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->

<p><img src="/" alt="Evey Hensley, spring 2025 graduate of the College of Nursing at 草榴社区 (UAH)."></p><!-- BEGIN Intro Text --> <p>鈥� When Evey Hensley was in first grade, she was afraid of going to the doctor. She might get a shot! Then her class attended Let鈥檚 Pretend Hospital, presented by 草榴社区 (UAH) College of Nursing</p> <!--// END Intro Text -->