LCON News

DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty Nominations Open
Nominate your Extraordinary Nursing Faculty at the Loewenberg College of Nursing by April 7, 2022
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LCON Lambuth Preview Day
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
705 Lambuth Blvd, Jackson, TN 38301
Time: 10 AM
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DEInamic Chili Contest
Students, faculty and staff of LCON are invited to participate in the event, co-sponsored by the LCON DEI Committee and SNA Memphis. The two-pronged goal of the event is to assist SNA Memphis in reaching their goal of raising 500 canned goods for donation to the Mid-South Food Bank and gather feedback from the LCON community regarding perceptions of DEI within LCON.
Tuesday, November 22
12:30 - 1:30 PM
CHB 2009
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Fall 2022 Nursing Convocation
#LCONvocationF22
Thursday, Dec. 8
5:30 PM
Michael D. Rose Theatre
470 University Ctr, Memphis, TN 38152

Students, Alums and Nurses: Sisters Share Path and Passion to Heal
Donor Suzanne Potts Scobey and her two sisters, Stephanie Cape and Stacey Park, are connected through more than blood.
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University of Memphis’s Loewenberg College of Nursing Secures A Support Program with BSN Sports
Online popup shops are available for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to purchase offical LCON gear
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Application period open for STRONG RNs and RNs LEAD scholarships
Apply now until July 31
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Dr. Linda Haddad named Dean of the Loewenberg College of Nursing
She will start her tenure on Aug. 1, 2022.
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Associate Dean for Research/William A. and Ruth F. Loewenberg Chair of Excellence in Nursing
The Loewenberg College of Nursing has named Dr. Leanne Lefler Associate Dean for Research/William A. and Ruth F. Loewenberg Chair of Excellence in Nursing. In this role, she will be a tenured professor who provides leadership and expertise in research, promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary research and works with faculty to identify internal and external funding resources and publication opportunities. She will join LCON on June 13, 2022.
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SNA Wellness Week
March 14-18
Community Health Building
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NPs: Going the Extra Mile

The second week in November is National Nurse Practitioner Week. Hear about the importance of NPs from American Association of Nurse Practitioners® President, April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAAN.
>>AANP video

LCON Lambuth Open House/Preview Day
November 18, 2021

This is an event for current and future students interested in pursuing their degree on the Lambuth campus in Jackson, Tenn.

Nursing students received 2021 BlueCross Power of We Scholarship

Congratulations Mya Morrow and Miko McDowell, UofM Nursing students, on being named two of the six recipients of the 2021 BlueCross Power of We Scholarship! #LCONstrong #GoTigersGo #studentsuccess
>> The Daily Memphian

N95 Fit Testing

N95 Fit Testing is being conducted at LCON today for nursing students. This important testing is designed to protect frontline workers, making sure the mask properly fits and seals to the wearer's face. The testing was conducted by members of the fire department.

Dr. Larry Slater appointed interim dean of LCON
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Dr. Brad Harrell was selected to serve on the nominating committee for the first roster of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group (DEIG) officers for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The DEIG is a convening body that unites expertise, experience and guidance for academic nursing in Leading Across Differences. It will explore innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion in academic nursing and thee nursing workforce and support the efforts of AACN member institutions and academic nursing at the local, regional and national levels to advance diversity and inclusion.
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Dr. Larry Slater, associate dean for Academic Programs in the Loewenberg College of Nursing, has been selected as one of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing’s 70 Visionary Leaders. Dr. Slater, UAB alum, is being recognized by his peers for his exemplary leadership, innovation, and far-reaching impact on nursing and health care. The award and recognition is part of the UAB School of Nursing’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Nursing faculty published an article, “College of Nursing–Sponsored Research Forum to Promote Student Scholarship Development,“ in the Journal of Nursing Education. Contributing faculty include Dr. Jason T. Sasser, Dr. Marie E. Gill, Dr. Janye M. Wilson, Dr. Sohye Lee and Dr. Teresa Richardson.
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Students support local COVID Vaccination efforts
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LCON Spring 2021 Virtual Student Research Forum held
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