From the dean’s desk For nearly five years, I have had the honor to serve as dean of the only academic health sciences center College of Nursing in Arkansas. I would like to share that I will be stepping down as dean June 30, 2011. It has been a joy to witness the accomplishments of our faculty, staff and students during my tenure as dean and to serve as leader of this organization. Since becoming a faculty member in 1990, I have had the opportunity to see the vision for nursing education at UAMS become a reality in our state. Our College has had so many accomplishments— the result of relationships that have been built since the College’s inception. Individuals have donated time, talent and gifts; as a result, our faculty, staff and students have been supported and have benefited in ways that I am certain far exceed the expectations of those who worked so diligently to establish this College in 1953. I will continue to hold an appointment with the College and look forward to long-lasting relationships with each of you.
Our college has had so many accomplishments – the result of relationships that have been built since the college’s inception.
Pathways is published by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing. UAMS Chancellor Daniel W. Rahn, MD Direct comments and inquiries to Dean Claudia P. Barone, EdD, RN College of Nursing University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 4301 W. Markham, Slot 529 Little Rock, AR 72205 Website: www.nursing.uams.edu Editors: Cynthia Gregory Elizabeth Caldwell Contributors: Claudia Beverly Linda Calhoun Cynthia Gregory Nate Hinkel Robert Kennedy Leanne Lefler Sandie Lubin Donna Middaugh Osmonetta McRae Jean McSweeney Kimberly Morton Rebecca Patterson Latrina Prince-Williams PJ Reed Mary Robertson Sarah Rhoads Cheryl Schmidt Kimberly Scruggs Nancy Shaver Linda Shock Elaine Souder Kristine Stump On the Cover: Sharon Harwood Knighten and Nicholas Lang, M.D., have established scholarships in the College of Nursing. Cover photo: Johnpaul Jones Design: Mikel Holloway
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