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Every patient, every time. Make a difference! At UK HealthCare we are proud of our great nursing services.

Our creative leadership and quality initiatives in care, education and research are dedicated to the well-being of patients and their families. We look for the best and the brightest individuals who are articulate, tenacious, and passionate about patient-centered care. We intend to provide superior care and a superior experience for our patients and families. Our ambition as nursing professionals is to evolve our practice to the level where each of us would be comfortable to bring our families, friends and others to receive the very best in nursing care.

03/26/2026

Congratulations to Candace Dobson, RN, for receiving a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Dobson was nominated after going above and beyond for a patient at the June Buchanan Medical Clinic in Hindman. Discreetly donating her own shoes, her effort to help ease the patient’s discomfort stands as a powerful example of extraordinarily compassionate care.

“I’m so proud to be a nurse at UK. I really am. And I was very proud of this moment,” said Dobson.

The DAISY Award is an international program honoring individual nurses, nurse leaders and nursing teams that exhibit extraordinary, compassionate care and excellent clinical skills.

Please join us in congratulating Dobson for this well-deserved recognition!

03/23/2026

Congratulations to Olivia Stewart, BSN, RN, CCRN, who has been named as the new Clinical Operations Manager for UK Gill Heart & Vascular Institute’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

“I love the cath lab,” said Stewart. “I love the patient population. I love the physicians I get to learn from and the collaboration with the radiology techs. Most of all, I love that you can make a difference for anyone who walks in.”

The catheterization lab cares for a wide range of cardiology patients including those with pediatric congenital anomalies, heart failure, acute heart attacks and arrhythmia-related diseases.

Stewart’s clinical expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures provides her with significant experience to lead daily operations within the catheterization lab, support staff development and advance the lab’s clinical and operational performance.

“My goal is to support the physicians and radiologists in their roles. I am so grateful for the encouragement from my colleagues. I truly want to be of service to them in any way I can,” said Stewart. “I really appreciate UK, and how much they truly support their staff and want the best for each patient.”

03/20/2026

The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates and rewards individual nurses, nurse leaders and nurse-led teams that exhibit extraordinary care, exemplified in compassionate care and excellent clinical skills.

Behind every nomination is a story – one that reflects the difference nurses make in the lives of patients every day. Over 360 UK HealthCare nurses were recently recognized during our winter 2026 DAISY Award ceremony for their nomination for a DAISY Award!

Over the next few weeks, we’ll share the stories of our six DAISY Award winners – Candace Dobson, Alexandria Clapper, Zulma Calmo, Kayla Grubb, Jessie Harris and Kaytlin Ashcraft-Childers.

First, please join us in congratulating all nurses who have been commended for their extraordinary and compassionate care with a DAISY nomination! 🌻

03/18/2026

Between shifts and patient care, take a fun timeout for March Madness! UK HealthCare nurses and employees can visit The Loop for Tourney Time Trivia. Answer weekly trivia questions to be eligible for giveaways all tournament long, including the grand prize, a basketball autographed by the Men's Head Coach, Mark Pope.

Ready to test your knowledge? Visit the link below – and GO CATS! 🏀
https://theloop.ukhc.org/page/19832?=timeline138376

03/13/2026

Registration is open for the BREATHE Online To***co Treatment Specialist (TTS) Training, an accredited program designed to equip healthcare professionals with practical evidence-based skills to support to***co dependence across a range of clinical settings.

The upcoming courses will take place on March 25, May 6 and June 24, 2026. The training program is accredited by the Council for To***co Treatment Training Programs (CTTTP) and is delivered fully online for maximum flexibility.

Upon completion of the program, participants receive a training certificate and become eligible to apply for professional certification through the American Heart Association.

“When we train someone to help others quit to***co, we’re not just teaching a skill. We’re creating a ripple effect of better health outcomes across families and communities,” said the program’s co-director Letitia Ducas, RN, TTS. “More people want to quit using to***co, but they often lack the support or knowledge to get started. This training helps bridge that gap.”

Interested participants may register at https://bit.ly/3P2Zzau. For additional information, email breathetts@uky.edu or call 859-323-3550.

03/04/2026

UK St. Claire is the latest to join the Golisano Children’s at UK Affiliate Network, a statewide initiative focused on strengthening pediatric care across the Commonwealth.

UK St. Claire officially became a part of UK HealthCare in July 2024. This new collaboration continues its commitment to expanding access to care in Morehead and across northeastern Kentucky.

“By working closely with St. Claire and local care teams in the region, we can support providers in their communities and help children and families access specialized expertise while remaining close to home,” said Scottie B. Day, MD, physician-in-chief at UK Golisano Children’s.

As part of the affiliate network, UK St. Claire gains access to a wide range of pediatric resources, including continuing education, clinical support and consultation opportunities with pediatric specialists in Lexington.

02/25/2026

UK HealthCare would like to congratulate Erin Freeman, RD, LD, on her promotion to clinical nutrition manager at Golisano Children’s at UK.

Freeman previously served as lead dietician for Golisano Children’s. As she advances in this new role, her leadership expands, with clinical oversight over the Infant Nutrition Center (INC), pediatric registered dietitians, and NICU registered dietitians. Freeman will also partner with nursing to continue to strengthen breast milk at discharge metrics within the NICU.

“Golisano has grown so much,” Freeman said. “I’m looking forward to increasing our footprint and impact on clinical nutrition at Golisano Children’s at UK. We’ve done a lot in the past few years, and I’d love to keep growing.”

02/23/2026

This week is your last chance to nominate a pediatric caregiver for the Joy Edwards Hembree Oak Leaf Award!

All UK HealthCare faculty and staff who contribute to pediatric care are eligible for nomination, with seven award categories: physician, RN professional, APP, direct patient care, support services, administrator, and learner (fellows and residents).

Recognize a colleague who goes above and beyond for pediatric patients! Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 27.

https://theloop.ukhc.org/page/oak-lead-award-2026

02/17/2026

Executive Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chris DeSimone is ready for winter! ❄️ Here he is sporting the new UK HealthCare winter gear during a System Operations Update with Chief Nursing Executive Gwen Moreland, DNP, RN.

02/06/2026

Katie Howard, BSN, RN, CWOCN, recently earned Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) credentials, expanding her care capabilities as a UK HealthCare nurse coordinator in ambulatory surgery.

This prestigious certification reflects significant experience in the field and requires formal coursework, 120 clinical hours and three national board exams. Howard completed her certification in October 2025 through Emory University, a nationally accredited program which prepares nurses for CWOCN board certification. She has already seen her role in the Comprehensive Vascular Clinic expand since earning her CWOCN credentials.

“Once you’re certified, it changes your responsibilities. For example, I see patients individually for ostomy care, both pre- and post-op,” she said. “I educate them on the procedure they’ll have and basic care of an ostomy, then I’m available after the procedure for troubleshooting. I always want to learn new things to better assist patients.”

01/20/2026

Help us welcome these new UK HealthCare employees! This group of 98 employees attended New Employee Orientation last week and received important information about working at our health system.

Interested in joining the UK HealthCare team? Apply today at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/

01/12/2026

UK HealthCare Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist Christine Slaughter, DNP, APRN-CNS, CCRN, CCNS, CV-BC, has been selected as a member of the Class of 2026 Fellow of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Institute (CNSI), a prestigious national honor recognizing excellence and leadership in advanced nursing practice.

Slaughter is one of only 26 Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) nationwide chosen for induction into the 2026 CNSI Fellowship class and the only CNS selected from the state of Kentucky.

“I am humbled to be selected as a Fellow of the CNSI,” said Slaughter. “The CNS Fellows are an elite group of advanced practice nurses who impact healthcare and patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, research, advocacy and education across many different specialties. It is truly an honor to have my contributions as a Clinical Nurse Specialist recognized. I also want to acknowledge the UK HealthCare CNS team for their support of me, and their lasting impact on our patients and families, the front-line nurses and UK HealthCare.”

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