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Chief Nursing Officer address

Nurses Week 2026

Elevating Excellence - I'm All In. We have some exciting activities and events for Nurses Week 2026.

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Tammy with Nurses

Talk with Tammy

Tammy Jones, CNO, will be holding sessions of "Talk with Tammy" every other month. Check out how to sign up for these in person small group sessions with our CNO.

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Nurses celebrating receiving magnet status

UAMS Health Achieves Magnet® Recognition

UAMS Health has earned the highest international recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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National Certification

Achieving national certification shows true dedication and commitment to delivering high-quality care to your patients and advancing your professional nursing career.

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UAMS offers a variety of wellness resources

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Recognition

We have multiple recognition programs within UAMS

Recognition Matters

Nursing Grand Rounds

A monthly continuing education opportunity.

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Annual CNO Address

Watch the Annual CNO Address with Chief Nursing Officer, Tammy Jones.

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Why I Chose to be a Nurse at UAMS

Listen to first-hand testimonials of why nurses chose to join our team at UAMS.

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UAMS Nurses In the News

March 2026 DAISY Award

Sameer Lakhani, RN, Float Pool – MedSurg Please join the Center for Nursing Excellence in congratulating Sameer Lakhani, RN, for being selected as the DAISY Award recipient for the month of March! Sameer Lakhani, RN, Float Pool – MedSurg, and was nominated by a Family Member of a Patient. The nomination below reflects how Sameer […]

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March 2026 BEE Award

Blair Kasero is a Phlebotomist at the UAMS Women’s Clinic, 1st Floor Lab. Please join the Center for Nursing Excellence in congratulating Blair Kasero – for being selected as the March BEE Award winner! Blair Kasero is a Phlebotomist at the UAMS Women’s Clinic, 1st Floor Lab and was nominated by a Patient. The following […]

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Outstanding Area of the Month for March 2026

Congratulations! F8 – Cardiac Progressive Care, Outstanding Area of the Month for March 2026 Based on the clinical indicators below, your unit has been awarded Outstanding Area of the Month for March!!! Data Used to Determine Winner: July 1, 2016, to January 31, 2026 Category Rank Data Falls with Injury 150 days since last Falls […]

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December 2025 DAISY Nurse Leader Award

Letrese’ Burton-Leonard Clinical Services Manager Student & Employee Health Services (SEHS) Please join the Center for Nursing Excellence in congratulating Letrese’ Burton-Leonard is a Clinical Services Manager – Student & Employee Health Services (SEHS), for being selected as the December 2025 UAMS DAISY Nurse Leader Award recipient! This award expresses gratitude for courageous leaders fostering […]

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If you would like to see the past winners, click on the links below:

  • Past DAISY Awards
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  • Past Outstanding Area of the Month Awards
  • Past DAISY Nurse Leader Awards
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