Welcome from the Dean

Welcome to the University of Kentucky College of Nursing. I hope you will have an exceptional learning experience in the College, as well as within the larger University. As evidenced in the College's mission statement, the nursing faculty is deeply committed to "preparing nurse leaders to practice in an ever-changing health care environment."  I am confident that you will further develop your leadership knowledge and skills as you complete your master's or doctoral degree at the University of Kentucky.   

The College's faculty are making substantive contributions to the knowledge base of nursing through active programs of research and clinical practice.  The decision to complete your graduate degree within an academic health center affords you with unique opportunities related to research and evidence-based practice. I strongly recommend that you take full advantage of these opportunities since they will actively support your work as the next generation of advanced practice nurses, nurse leaders, nurse scholars and faculty. 

Finally, the College's faculty and staff are committed to "engaging in collaborative and cooperative relationships for the purpose of modeling excellence in nursing education, research, service and practice."  Faculty, staff and administrators will actively work with you to facilitate your success at the University of Kentucky.  The nursing profession will afford you many opportunities throughout your career – without a doubt obtaining advanced nursing education will broaden your opportunities.  

If  I can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to let me know. I can be reached via
e-mail at janek@email.uky.edu or for an opportunity to talk in person, please contact Lisa Galvin at 323-6533.  

Jane Marie Kirschling, R.N., D.N.S.
Dean and Professor of Nursing  

August 2006

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