Nursing News

Terri Poe and Andrea Boohaker
May 21, 2025

UAB Medicine leaders chosen for prestigious nurse innovation fellowship

UAB Medicine is proud to announce that Chief Nursing Officer Terri Poe, DNP, RN, NE-BC, and Associate Vice President of Ambulatory Services Andrea Boohaker, CRNP, have been selected for the 2025-2026 Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship. This is a highly competitive, one-year fellowship that promotes nurse-led innovation and leadership within health systems.
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A group of nurses smiling and posing for a picture
May 20, 2025

UAB Medicine celebrates Nurses Week 2025

UAB Medicine nursing staff had a blast celebrating Nurses Week 2025 with a series of fun and meaningful events, including a scavenger hunt, continuing education sessions, an award ceremony, trivia and games, visits from our furry friends at Hand in Paw Animal-Assisted Therapy, and a glow party at Bartow Arena. It was an exciting way […]
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UAB Medicine named among ‘150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare’

Becker’s Healthcare included UAB Medicine on its 2025 list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare”. This prestigious national honor recognizes health care organizations that foster exceptional workplace cultures by prioritizing employee well-being, engagement, and professional development.
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Tyler Waugh BSN Nursing School
May 8, 2025

From athlete to nurse: A baseball player’s journey to a BSN

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing student and UAB baseball player Tyler Waugh, says nursing, just like baseball, is a team sport. For the past four years, the student-athlete has successfully balanced a busy practice and game schedule with a demanding course load. As he prepares to graduate in May and work in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at UAB Hospital, Waugh is grateful for his time on the field and in the classroom.
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April 28, 2025

Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award winners for 2025

UAB Medicine congratulates the 2025 recipients of the Clinical Excellence in Nursing Award, the highest honor available for nursing staff.
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SICU Beacon Award 2025
April 1, 2025

Nursing units win prestigious Beacon Awards

Several nursing units at UAB Hospital have earned prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
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Two females standing and smiling, one is holding flowers
March 21, 2025

DAISY winner: Jessica Riddle, RN

We are pleased to announce the most recent UAB Medicine DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary care and compassion that nurses provide for patients and families every day. Congratulations to Jessica Riddle, RN.
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Tori Peeler, Allie Baker, and Briana Leathers
March 12, 2025

UAB Nursing celebrates achievements of Cohort 28 nurse residency grads

UAB Nursing would like to congratulate the latest nurse residents on completing their program. The nurse residency is a comprehensive, 12-month program for newly licensed nurses that helps them transition into more competent clinical practice.
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Group photo of health care staff standing and smiling
February 21, 2025

Top HCAHPS scores in Nursing Communication for FY24

The Nursing Communication HCAHPS performance domain is a key measure of delivering excellent care and achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. Congratulations to the units listed below on earning Level 5 scores in Nursing Communication for the entire FY24 measurement period! Your hard work and dedication directly contributed to the highest levels of satisfaction among UAB Medicine patients and visitors.
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Marlena Smith
February 20, 2025

Marlena Smith earns Outstanding Nurse Educator Award

Marlena Smith, DNP, RN-BC, LSSGB, received the 2024 Cindajo Overton Outstanding Nurse Educator Award from the Alabama State Nurses Association (ASNA). Presented at the ASNA annual convention in October, the annual award recognizes excellence in teaching in an academic or service setting.
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Darby Lyndall, Jordan McCaleb, Anna Harris, & Logan Smith
February 3, 2025

UAB Nursing celebrates achievements of Cohort 27 nurse residency grads

UAB Nursing would like to congratulate the latest nurse residents on completing their program. The nurse residency is a comprehensive, 12-month program for newly licensed nurses that helps them transition into more competent clinical practice.
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UAB Spain Rehab dog Topgun
January 29, 2025

Say hello to Topgun: UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s first facility dog

As patients walk through the halls in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spain Rehabilitation Center, they may encounter UAB’s newest canine colleague — a 2-year-old golden retriever named Topgun. Topgun is UAB’s first facility dog. He joined the SRC team in May and has already become a favorite among UAB Medicine patients and employees.
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