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  • Mind, Body & Spirit: A Guide to Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals – March 6, 2020 - THE DONNA COX BRIDGER ENDOWED LECTURESHIP IN NURSING AND HEALTH CARE The University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing invites you to the 2020 Donna Cox Bridger Endowed Lectureship Mind, Body & Spirit: A Guide to Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals. Join us on March 6, 2020, in Capstone College of Nursing in Room 1008. Established by Joseph C. […]
  • Nursing Building Front UACCN Ranks Among Best Online Nursing Programs for 2020 - The Capstone College of Nursing at The University of Alabama is proud to announce its online programs have again been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. CCN’s Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Administration was ranked No. 12 by the publication, and was the only program in Alabama […]
  • Mumba Awarded NIH Grant to Aid in Reversal of Opioid Crisis - Dr. Mercy Mumba, Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing, and her team have received notice of an award from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) at the NIH for their proposal entitled “A Mindfulness and Peer Mentoring Program to Improve Adherence to Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders.” This […]
  • UA and UAH introduce state’s first joint Nursing Science Ph.D. program - The University of Alabama (UA) Capstone College of Nursing and The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s (UAH) College of Nursing are pleased to announce a new Nursing Science Ph.D. program. The program will be the first online Nursing Science Ph.D. program in the state of Alabama, and classes will begin summer 2019. “This joint online […]

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CCN's Committee on Inclusivity (COI) will be hosting its Spring Movie Night, featuring The Best of Enemies on Monday, February 17th at 6PM in CCN Room 1008.

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CCNs Committee on Inclusivity (COI) will be hosting its Spring Movie Night, featuring The Best of Enemies on Monday, February 17th at 6PM in CCN Room 1008. Please RSVP using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BABAE2AA2F49-movie
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Congrats to CCN alum, Shelby Bradford, for being the recipient of DCH Health System's recent DAISY Award!Congratulations to Shelby Merriam Bradford, RN, 6 North at DCH Regional Medical Center! She is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award. She was chosen from several nominated RNs across DCH Regional Medical Center and Northport Medical Center.
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an international program that honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence nurses bring to their patients every day. More than 1,500 health care facilities in the United States and globally participate in the program. ... See MoreSee Less

Congrats to CCN alum, Shelby Bradford, for being the recipient of DCH Health Systems recent DAISY Award!
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Join us for a celebration of male nurse leaders next Monday, February 10th!
CCN will welcome Dr. Joseph Bertulfo, Director of the Occupational Health and Safety Office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for its annual Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship. The celebration will continue with a casual dinner immediately following the program. Come out for food and fellowship and hear from male nurse leaders in our community and our nation!

Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by February 5th if you plan to join us for dinner. One nursing CEU will be offered for attending this event. ... See MoreSee Less

Join us for a celebration of male nurse leaders next Monday, February 10th! CCN will welcome Dr. Joseph Bertulfo, Director of the Occupational Health and Safety Office at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for its annual Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship. The celebration will continue with a casual dinner immediately following the program. Come out for food and fellowship and hear from male nurse leaders in our community and our nation! Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by February 5th if you plan to join us for dinner. One nursing CEU will be offered for attending this event.
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It would be nice if these could be streamed online via a BAMA website or facebook live for example. It would help keep alumni that don't live in the area connected and informed.

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The BAMA Latino Mentorship project pairs graduates of the BAMA Latino RN to BSN program with Hispanic nurses currently enrolled in the program. Carolyn Cros (center) was able to meet her new mentees, Paola Del Valle and Manuel Echaverry, at a recent meeting of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Miami Chapter. ... See MoreSee Less

The BAMA Latino Mentorship project pairs graduates of the BAMA Latino RN to BSN program with Hispanic nurses currently enrolled in the program. Carolyn Cros (center) was able to meet her new mentees, Paola Del Valle and Manuel Echaverry, at a recent meeting of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses Miami Chapter.
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Congratulations ! Bravo paisanos 👏

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This week, Dr. Paige Johnson and Dr. Robin Bartlett presented "Nursing Needs More Scientists! Strategies for Increasing the Pipeline," at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2020 Doctoral Education Conference in Naples, Fla. ... See MoreSee Less

This week, Dr. Paige Johnson and Dr. Robin Bartlett presented Nursing Needs More Scientists! Strategies for Increasing the Pipeline, at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2020 Doctoral Education Conference in Naples, Fla.
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That is so important! Proud of you both!

Great work ladies!

Such an important topic!!!

Great job!!!!

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Dr. Amy Lee has been selected as a winner of the 2019 AORN Journal Writers Contest for her article “Conversion to Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Perioperative Vaginal Preparation: An Evidence‐Based Process Improvement Project.” Congratulations Dr. Lee! ... See MoreSee Less

Dr. Amy Lee has been selected as a winner of the 2019 AORN Journal Writers Contest for her article “Conversion to Chlorhexidine Gluconate for Perioperative Vaginal Preparation: An Evidence‐Based Process Improvement Project.” Congratulations Dr. Lee!
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You are making women's lives better!!! You rock! Thank you and congratulations

Congratulations! So proud of you!! Probably got such talent from me....lol!!!

Amy, so proud of you! Congrats.😊

Congrats to my FA Dr Lee! Blessed with the best!

Congrats, Dr Lee!

Congratulations!

Congratulations Amy!!!!

Congratulations Amy!!!

Congratulations!!

How awesome! Congrats!

Congratulations Dr Amy Davis Lee I am proud of you 👏👏beautiful can I also get a copy of the journal it sounds interesting 👌

Congratulations!

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations Amy!

Congratulations!

Great job!

Congrats!!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!

👏👏👏👏great picture !

Congratulations daughter! That article is a mouthful!

Congrats!!!

Congratulations Amy!

Amy - You. Rock.

Blessings 🥰😘

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We loved catching up with friends in Columbus last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to visit!

Should we host an alumni gathering in your town? Let us know in the comments!We loved catching up with our friends in Columbus last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to visit!

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We loved catching up with friends in Columbus last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to visit! Should we host an alumni gathering in your town? Let us know in the comments!Image attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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CCN's Committee on Inclusivity (COI) will be hosting its Spring Movie Night, featuring The Best of Enemies on Monday, February 17th at 6PM in CCN Room 1008.

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CCNs Committee on Inclusivity (COI) will be hosting its Spring Movie Night, featuring The Best of Enemies on Monday, February 17th at 6PM in CCN Room 1008. Please RSVP using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4BABAE2AA2F49-movie
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Join us for a celebration of male nurse leaders! On Monday, February 10th, CCN will welcome Dr. Joseph Bertulfo, Deputy Director for the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for its annual Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship. The celebration will continue with a casual dinner immediately following the program. Come out for food and fellowship and hear from male nurse leaders in our community and our nation!

Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by February 5th if you plan to join us for dinner. One nursing CEU will be offered for attending this event. ... See MoreSee Less

Join us for a celebration of male nurse leaders! On Monday, February 10th, CCN will welcome Dr. Joseph Bertulfo, Deputy Director for the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for its annual Joe Burrage Memorial Lectureship. The celebration will continue with a casual dinner immediately following the program. Come out for food and fellowship and hear from male nurse leaders in our community and our nation! Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by February 5th if you plan to join us for dinner. One nursing CEU will be offered for attending this event.
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It was a big weekend for Alabama Cheer! First semester nursing student, Lexie Kimler, helped bring home first place for the All-Girl Team!
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It was a big weekend for Alabama Cheer! First semester nursing student, Lexie Kimler, helped bring home first place for the All-Girl Team! Congratulations and Roll Tide!Image attachment
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Over this upcoming long weekend, we encourage you to reflect upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. + find the inspiration to create a better tomorrow. 💯

Please note that #UA offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Info about Monday's MLK Day of Service: “A Day On — Not a Day Off!” → http://bit.ly/2G5h0QJ #FierceUrgency #UA ... See MoreSee Less

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#BamaNurses, please join us for a gathering of alumni and friends in Columbus, MS! We will be at Huck's Place on January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m. Stop by for good food with great friends and hear about all the exciting things happening at the Capstone College of Nursing!

When: Tuesday, January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Huck's Place, 121 5th Street South

Event is free to the public. Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by January 21st!#BamaNurses, please join us for a gathering of alumni and friends in Columbus, MS! We will be at Huck's Place on January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m. Stop by for good food with great friends and hear about all the exciting things happening at the Capstone College of Nursing!

When: Tuesday, January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Huck's Place, 121 5th Street South

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#BamaNurses, please join us for a gathering of alumni and friends in Columbus, MS! We will be at Hucks Place on January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m. Stop by for good food with great friends and hear about all the exciting things happening at the Capstone College of Nursing! When: Tuesday, January 28th from 6 - 8 p.m. Where: Hucks Place, 121 5th Street South Event is free to the public. Please RSVP to rurussell@ua.edu by January 21st!
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Today, CCN Community Health students, along with Dr. Amy Beasley and Dr. Letisha Scott, provided wellness checks and education at UA Ferguson Student Center as part of UA Student Government Association's 3 Days of Health. ... See MoreSee Less

Today, CCN Community Health students, along with Dr. Amy Beasley and Dr. Letisha Scott, provided wellness checks and education at UA Ferguson Student Center as part of UA Student Government Associations 3 Days of Health.
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Hi there Dr Beasley and Dr Scott!

Congratulations

woohoo! Go McKenna Ganger <3

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Spotlight on Wellness: Dr. Sara Kaylor been with the University of Alabama since 2009 and teaches in the traditional undergraduate program but also teaches graduate level classes. In her time at the university, she has been involved in WellBama and participated in the couch to 5k training program and WellBama screenings. In an interview with the College of Nursing, she stated that her view of wellness includes the concept of community and she goes above and beyond to live this idea.

What do you do to stay active? (where/how often)

Most of my 2019 health goals have centered around running. I’ve done some cycling in the past but this year was all about running, for me. This year, a friend and I set out to do a half marathon every month. It has proven to be one of the most fun things I have ever decided to do. As a part of a larger goal for myself, I wanted to do 1200 miles for the year which is 100 miles a month and about 25 miles a week. It has taken us to some very interesting towns in the southeast and we have met some very cool people along the way. Now some of my best memories of the year are all about these little weekend trips. It has been so much fun. I came to this goal because I wanted a challenge but I didn’t want it to be unattainable. Initially, I had just set out to do 1000 miles for the year so in my mind I was just going to do 100 miles in the cold months of January, February, and March. Knowing myself and how miserable it is to run in the summer I was going to back off in the summer months then pick back up when it gets cold again. Once I got into that habit and mentality of doing 25 miles a week I was able to maintain that through the summer so in June I looked at my mileage and said, “let’s do this, let’s do 100 miles a month. Let’s bump up this goal by 200 miles.” We are on point for finishing out the year. It helps to have people who are motivated, will hold you accountable, and have similar goals.

What have been some barriers to staying active?

It is challenging to find the time to meet goals. I’ve had to get very creative with my time because my life is ruled by the academic calendar. As the semester does its’ waxing and waning, there might be busy times where I can only do a couple of runs so I’ve had to look at running during my lunch just to get two miles in and doing some of my longer runs on the weekend. That is where the half marathons have helped me get my miles in because I know that is 13 miles done for that week then I just disperse the rest of the milage. If something is meaningful to you, you’re going to find the time which may mean restructuring your schedule. I’m fortunate with my work because I can be somewhat flexible with my schedule so I can carve out time for a longer run on a Thursday morning but that means that I’m working in the evenings when my kids are asleep. Weather is another one of my barriers. It’s hard to get up and get out there if it’s cold or super hot but that’s where you find your community and you have to reflect on why you’re doing this. If I try to talk myself out of a run I’ll have to add three more miles onto tomorrow to maintain my goals so it has become much easier to just get it done.

What motivates you to be well?

My background is nursing and I feel very strongly that, as nurses, we are supposed to be champions and models of health and wellness. As a profession, that speaks to our credibility because if we are speaking about healthy living and lifestyle then we have to walk the walk and talk the talk ourselves. My children are also my motivation. I have two girls who are my world. They are 11 and 5 and I want to be with them, play with them, and be active with them for as long as my time on earth allows. It is a challenging time to raise girls right now with all the pressures of society and what being a woman looks like and I want to send them a positive message that they can be happy, healthy, and active but they don’t have to be obsessive.

Do you have any health related goals you are currently working on?

As we approach 2020 I’ve been thinking about my goals a lot. I’ve always said that I’ll never do a full marathon because it is so time consuming and difficult but since it is a new year, a new decade, I’m going to run my first full marathon. At the end of February, I am going to go to Dallas, Texas to do the cowtown marathon. I’ve started the training program and I’m still in the 10 to 11 mile range because I do the half marathons so it isn’t challenging yet but I think once I pass that 15 mile mark it’s going to get real. I’m going to maintain my 100 miles a month because I now know that it really is possible. I’m also starting a 500 and 1,000 mile club for the Tuscaloosa track club so I want to be a model of health and wellness and at least do the 1000 mile club to join and encourage others.

Do you have any tips for anyone who would like to enhance their wellness?

Reflect upon what your ultimate goal is. It can be big or small and short term. From there, find people who will support you in your goal and take it day by day. There are going to be times when you will slip up and you have to be kind to yourself when it happens. Self care can go a long way. The Tuscaloosa track club has had a huge influence on my health and wellness career. It is all about community and finding your sense of community. When we work towards our health related goals it often has a ripple effect because you get the personal benefit but others see you too. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been out on university running and a car honked in encouragement. Your ripple goes so much further than yourself and if seeing you exercise is what causes someone else to go out and be active then it is reaching more people.

What is you favorite physical activity?

I just enjoy being outdoors. Florence Nightingale was right, there is something about fresh air and sunshine; it's re-centering. I don’t love running. I do it because of the health and wellness benefits. For me, running is mental, physical, and spiritual. It encompasses the different aspects of wellness. I’m not a natural born runner and I’m not fast. I don’t do it for any awards. I do it because it relieves my stress, it’s a personal challenge for me, but also when I’m out there pushing myself to these limits that I never thought were possible I can’t tell you how many spiritual moments I’ve had on the course. Anyone can do almost anything for a mile but going longer than that requires you to be in tune with your body, your stride, and the thought processes that are going through your mind which is where that spiritual part comes into play. Sometimes I’m thinking, ‘Lord, I need you to help me get through these next couple of miles,” then just like that the right song will come on during a playlist or the sun will peak through the sky and it is a great feeling.

Do you help students with their health and wellness?

A big part of my job here in the College of Nursing is modeling health and wellness, especially with my students. It is so stressful being a college student and a lot of nursing students have unique stress because they’re trying to adjust to clinical schedules and they’re trying to find application based ways to study for tests as opposed to memorization based which many of us learned in our kindergarten through 12th grade experience. Because of this, we see a lot of depression, anxiety, and unhealthy behaviors that develop so I like to model health and wellness to my students. Many times during our classes, which can be four hours in length, we break it up and walk around that building. I try to model a healthy and happy work environment as well. My colleagues and I are trying to sprinkle some Christmas cheer around our hallway with fun decorations. We advertise for health related events that are going on and do stress relief and management with students and faculty. We have done trick or treating, field day, and other little events to help alleviate stress, even for just a moment.

Is there anything on your bucket list?

There are a lot of things I’d like to do but my top one is that I’ve always wanted to travel to Ireland. ... See MoreSee Less

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Sarah, I’m so proud of you! You have encouraged me many a time! ❤️

Yay! Let me know if you come to San Antonio when you’re doing the Dallas marathon!

You are awesome!

My favorite UA person ever! Love you Dr. Kaylor! 🤗🥰

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Welcome back students! We are looking forward to a great 2020!#TodayatUA, we welcome home our students for a great spring semester + a new decade! 🐘 #rolltide ... See MoreSee Less

Welcome back students! We are looking forward to a great 2020!
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Happy Holidays from CCN! Wishing you health and happiness this holiday season!
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Merry Christmas! Love the ornament... are they for sale?

Merry Christmas !

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas 🎄