“UAMS Nurses Thrive in ’25” This is our theme for UAMS Nurses Week 2025.
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Nurses Week 2025
Celebration begins on Monday, May 5th through Monday, May 14th.
Monday, May 5th:
- CNO Kick-Off/Blessing of the Hands
- Tammy Jones, CNO, will kick off the week with a brief time of encouragement as well as the Blessing of the Hands. You’re welcome to attend in person in the Hospital Lobby Gallery (10:00am to 10:30am or join remote via Zoom or UAMS Nurses Facebook page.
- UAMS Nurses AR Magnetized Group Photo (Magnet T-shirt required) at the Hospital Fountain right after the CNO Kick-Off (10:30am) Sharp! (In case of rain, remain in Hospital Lobby Gallery).
Tuesday, May 6th:
- Welcome to Work
- Parking 2, Lobby Cafe
- 6:00am – 7:15am
- Parking 2, Lobby Cafe
- Ambulatory Clinics and Other Off-Campus sites
- Dates and time may vary
- Arkansas Nursing Honor Guard (ANHG) Tribute (Pulaski County Chapter)
- Hospital Lobby Gallery (Time: 11:00am to 11:30am)
Wednesday, May 7th:
- Nursing Grand Rounds
- Active Learning Center, Library, First floor (in person or remote via Zoom Noon to 1:00pm)
- Professional Nursing Awards
- RAHN, G225 (2:30pm in person – Calendar invitation only)
- Join us on Zoom
- RAHN, G225 (2:30pm in person – Calendar invitation only)
Thursday, May 8th:
- Lab Open House
- 10:00am to 12:00 Noon
- SB Elevators, B-level (by VA Bridge)
Saturday, May 10th:
- Welcome to Work
- Parking 2, Lobby Cafe (6:00pm to 7:15pm)
Monday, May 12th:
- Monday Metrics (TBD)
Wednesday, May 14th:
- Awards of Excellence (Hospital Week)
- Spine Institute Auditorium, 12th floor (10:00am to 11:00am)
- Nurses Week Flyer Thrive in 25
- Other Ways to Win Swag
- Recipe Downloads
- Recipe Menu (for Winning Recipes) at UAMS Food Outlets
- Recipe Submission Form and Guidelines
Special Shout Out to our NursesRock Committee for planning Nurses Week activities and opportunities in order to celebrate, recognize, and thank YOU, our UAMS Nurses and staff for taking care of our patients, families and each other 24/7/365!
UAMS NursesRock Committee
Susan Erickson, Chair/Nurse Recruitment
Marquita Becker, Neurology Clinic
Katie Broadus, Care Management
Deloris Chandler, Movement Disorder
Ava Coleman, College of Nursing
LaDonna Cox, Solid Organ Transplant
Tammy Drake, NeuroSciences Service Line
Lisa Forrest, Institute on Aging
Jordan Gall, Patient Experience
Amelia Hernandez, Neurology Clinic
Sou Irani, Myeloma Clinic
Steffani Lee, Float Pool
Heather Paxton, Neonatal ICU
Jean Prince, Center for Nursing Excellence
Rolonda Rice, Cardiovascular Service Line
Alyssa Robinson, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation
Hannah Robinson, Labor and Delivery
Becky Sartini, Perinatal
Mary C. Smith, Care Management
Terence Thornton, Care Management
Melissa Tillman, NeuroSciences Service Line
Theresa Tiner, Neurology Clinic
Topeaka Wade, Plastic Surgery Clinic
Misty Williams, Neonatal ICU Clinical Specialist
We would like to also give a Special Shout Out to Rebekah Thacker, Director of Research, Excellence and Magnet Programs, Dana Metcalf, Program Administrator, and Patty Summons, Program Coordinator in the Center for Nursing Excellence for being ad-hoc members of the NursesRock Committee and helping making Nurses Week a success.
Check back often for updates on activities for Nurses Week 2025.