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 develop your own leadership, knowledge, and skills as you learn side by side with the outstanding nurses who provide care at the University of Kentucky's Chandler Medical Center, as well as other hospitals in the greater Lexington area and community based clinical sites.   

The College's faculty are also making substantive contributions to the knowledge base of nursing through active programs of research. The decision to complete your baccalaureate degree within an academic health center affords you with unique opportunities related to research. I strongly recommend that you take advantage of these opportunities. Remember, you are the next generation of 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. You have selected a profession that will afford you many opportunities throughout your career. 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 for an appointment.

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

August 2006

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