Vital Signs Newsletter - March 2020 - University of Mississippi Medical Center

Dr. Julie Sanford became dean of the School of Nursing in late summer.

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Dr. Julie Sanford, the new dean of the University of Mississippi School of Nursing, does not hesitate when asked what her vision for the school is.

Dr. Adrienne Murray, left, and Dr. Terri Gillespie are nursing leaders at UMMC.

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For the 18^th year in a row, Americans rated nursing as the most trusted profession in the country.

Northington promoted to associate dean

Dr. LaDonna Northington, professor of nursing, has been promoted to associate dean of academic affairs in the School of Nursing. Prior to serving as interim in the role, she served three years as assistant dean for undergraduate programs and 10 years as program director.

Dr. Katelyn Armstrong, a nurse practitioner in pediatric endocrinology, teaches Ahmir Brooks how to use an insulin pump.

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Dr. Katelyn Armstrong has a particular passion for the patients she works with as a nurse practitioner at the University of Mississippi Medical Center – because she’s been in their shoes.

Rhonda Donald, education administrator in the School of Nursing, hands information to incoming student Teresa Moncrief.

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You may see more students in scrubs on campus in January after the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program more than doubled its class size from 30 to 70.

Summer Jefferson, back row center, is back for her senior year at Ole Miss, thanks to nursing students, front row from left, Marlee Watts and Carson Luke, and back row from left, Kimball Beck, Mary Brooks Thigpen, Emily Hennigan and Jessica McIntosh.

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Summer Jefferson, a senior at the University of Mississippi majoring in biochemistry, is a planner and a self-described “type A” personality.

SON Alumni Update

As Alumni Board President, I am encouraged to know that our school of nursing is successful in achieving its mission to develop nurse leaders and improve health within and beyond Mississippi through excellence in education, research, practice and service. UMMC SON Alumni continue to demonstrate excellence and leadership within our respective organizations and specialty areas.

March 2020

Redirect - New SON dean's goal

Redirect - UMMC nurses reflect on nursing's rank as most trusted profession

Northington promoted to associate dean

Redirect - Nursing alum receives national award for diabetic peds work

Redirect - Nursing boom: Accelerated B.S.N. enrollment to increase 133 percent

Redirect - After accident, Ole Miss senior back in school, thanks to SON students

SON Alumni Update

Faculty and Staff Achievements

Student and Alumni Accolades

Upcoming Events

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