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New dean for the College of Nursing
Jane Marie Kirschling, R.N., D.N.S., has been
named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. Kirschling
was formerly dean of the University of Southern Maine College of Nursing and
Health Professions.
Kirschling has previously served as
associate dean at the University of Rochester School of Nursing
and Oregon Health Sciences University School of Nursing. A
psychiatric nurse, she has published numerous academic research
papers on the experience of terminal illness among patients and caregivers and
the grief process, among other topics.
“The importance of preparing top students at the University of
Kentucky for careers in nursing is paramount, as the need for
health professionals continues to grow across the U.S.,” said
Kirschling. “I look forward to working with UK College of
Nursing faculty and staff to chart the future growth and
direction of the UK College of Nursing, to ensure that the
University is doing its part to bolster the strength of Kentucky
as a healthy place to live, learn and work. Under the able
leadership of Dean Carolyn Williams, the College has gained
national prominence for innovative educational programming,
important contributions to nursing knowledge, and faculty
practice in the community, as well as advanced practice
nursing.”
Kirschling began her tenure at UK in August. Dean Williams will return to the College of Nursing faculty
following a sabbatical.
“We are fortunate to have Kirschling join the University of
Kentucky,” said Kumble R. Subbaswamy, UK provost-elect. “The UK
College of Nursing faculty and staff are credited for their
exceptional work that helped to attract excellent leadership to
our University, as well as the search committee for their
commitment to the selection process.”
“Kirschling emerged from a competitive field of candidates as an
exceptional choice to lead the UK College of Nursing,” said
Scott Smith, UK interim provost.
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