I am delighted to welcome you to the College of Nursing. During graduate studies, many opportunities to enhance your profession and your professional development will be available to you. As you consider the options before you, be assured that the administration, faculty, and staff of the College will do as much as possible to facilitate your success.

I am pleased that you have selected the University of Kentucky for graduate study in nursing, and I am hopeful that you will find your time with us to be one of the most challenging and satisfying periods of your career. The information in this handbook will be extremely helpful as you progress through your program of study.

Carolyn A. Williams, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N.
Dean and Professor, College of Nursing

August 2005