The spaces we learn and work in shape more than we often realize. They influence how we feel, how we connect, and how we show up each day.
At the UofL School of Nursing, creating that kind of thoughtful environment doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of intentional work. And much of that work is led by Lauren Kelly.
There has never been a better time to be a Cardinal Nurse. With over 50 years of education excellence, the School of Nursing is leading the way with a solid foundation of experience and institutional knowledge. This expertise is paving the way for continued growth of the nursing profession through multiple initiatives, such as the active planning of the new Health Sciences Building and dramatically expanding the reach of nurse education to rural Kentucky.
The University of Louisville School of Nursing Alumni Council continues to strengthen connections among alumni, support current students, and celebrate our vibrant nursing community. This spring was especially active, with record attendance at our annual Trivia Night, a well-attended Mahjong alumni event in Owensboro, preceptor appreciation events in Louisville and Owensboro, a networking social at Ten20 Brewery, and finals week donuts to encourage and support our nursing students.
Founded in 1974, UofL’s School of Nursing has been building on the success of educating generations of nurses for over 50 years.
School of Nursing Dean Whitney Nash, PhD, NP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, shares her personal history with the School, the issues current nurses face, and what she looks forward to changing for the future of nursing.
UofL: As the Dean and an alum of the School of Nursing, tell us about your history with the School.
For Demetria Smith, nursing has always been personal.
Growing up, she spent a lot of time in emergency rooms and doctors’ offices because of severe allergies. What could have been overwhelming instead became something familiar and meaningful.
“The ER staff knew me and my mom on a first-name basis,” she said. “They always treated us with kindness and made a stressful situation easier. I thought they were so cool, and I knew I wanted to be like them someday.”
The University of Louisville School of Nursing proudly celebrates the establishment of the Dr. Paulette F. Adams Endowed Faculty Award, a meaningful investment in the continued growth and excellence of its faculty.
The University of Louisville School of Nursing proudly celebrates the establishment of the Dr. Paulette F. Adams Endowed Faculty Award, a meaningful investment in the continued growth and excellence of its faculty.
Created by Dr. Paulette Adams—a founding faculty member, former interim dean, and dedicated leader—the endowed award reflects her lifelong commitment to advancing nursing education and strengthening the academic community she helped build.
When pursuing a degree, school becomes the focus. Between classes, assignments and preparing for exams, it's difficult not to let your whole world orbit around education. For undergraduate nursing student Easton Lotus (also known as E), her world extends beyond nursing studies to include her college softball career.
We caught up with Lotus to ask her about her experiences in the nursing program and as a UofL student-athlete.
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