Nursing News

UAB Medicine was ranked the No. 2 health care brand in the country and first in the Birmingham area by independent consulting firm Monigle, in its eighth annual Humanizing Brand Experience research report.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Several nursing units at UAB Hospital have earned prestigious Beacon Awards for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.