Organization profile
Organization profile
The mission of the University of Kentucky College of Nursing is to foster health and well-being among the people of Kentucky, the region, and the world through collaborative relationships that support excellence in nursing education, reserach, practice and service in an ever-changing health care environment. The University of Kentucky College of Nursing endeavors to be one of the nation's top nursing programs among public research universities.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Adebola Adegboyega, Ph.D.
- College of Nursing - Associate Professor
- Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program - Member
- Markey Cancer Center / Cancer Research Priority Initiative - Member
- UNITE Research Priority Area
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James Ballard III, Ed.D.
- Family and Community Medicine - Associate Professor
- College of Nursing - Joint Appointment
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Support Towards Addiction Recovery for Individuals with Criminal Legal System Involvement: The STAR Project
Tillson, M. (PI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI), Knudsen, H. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Thompson, K. (CoI) & Oser, C. (CoPI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
3/1/26 → 2/28/27
Project: Research project
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The East Palestine Train Derailment Health Research Program
Haynes, E. (PI), Allison, M. (CoI), Bumgardner, V. (CoI), Christian, J. (CoI), Gandhapudi, S. (CoI), Hannon, P. (CoI), Hartmann, K. (CoI), Jakubek Swartzlander, Y. (CoI), Mangino, A. (CoI), McQuerry, K. (CoI), Messaoudi Powers, I. (CoI), Stanifer, S. (CoI), Sturgill, J. (CoI) & Thomas, T. (CoI)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
9/25/25 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Kentucky Women's Justice Community Overdose Innovation Network - Phase II
Staton, C. (PI), Dickson, M. F. (CoI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI), Fanucchi, L. (CoI), Freeman, P. (CoI), Knudsen, H. (CoI), Stoops, W. (CoI), Thompson, K. (CoI), Tillson, M. (CoI) & Oser, C. (CoPI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/1/25 → 5/31/30
Project: Research project
Research output
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Adult tobacco product use patterns across the urban–rural continuum: The longitudinal Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, 2016–2023
Zhang, J., Rose, S., Hahn, E., Roberts, M. E., Fennell, B. S., Ozga, J. E., Himelhoch, S., Feizy, S., Christian, W. J., Wiggins, A. T., Abadi, M., Mattingly, D. T. & Rayens, M. K., Mar 1 2026, In: Journal of Rural Health. 42, 2, e70140.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adverse childhood experiences and test anxiety in Chinese nursing students: The mediating effect of psychological distress
Kang, H., Okoli, C., Wang, S., Wang, X., Cheng, A., Wu, D., Wang, Q., Wang, D., Yang, Z. & Hu, L., Jan 2026, In: Teaching and Learning in Nursing. 21, 1, p. e96-e101Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations Between Adverse Childhood Experiences, Depressive Symptoms, and Nicotine Dependence Among Tobacco Users With Mental Illnesses
Abufarsakh, B., Okoli, C. T. C., Williams, L. B., Darville, A. K., Garcia, A. R. & Martin, C., Jan 1 2026, In: Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. 32, 1, p. 47-56 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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Mentor Award of Excellence, Wyeth-Ayerst Fellowship Program
Heath, E. (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Honorary award
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Bluegrass Oncology Nursing Society (External organization)
Chitwood, H. (Member)
2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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National League for Nursing (External organization)
Courtney, T. (Member)
2014 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Kentucky Board of Nursing (External organization)
Falls, C. (Member)
2019 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network