UAMS Nurses “Elevating Excellence – I’m All In” This is our theme for UAMS Nurses Week 2026.
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Nurses Week 2026
Celebration begins on Tuesday, May 5th through Monday, May 12th.
Tuesday, May 5th:
- CNO Kick-Off/Blessing of the Hands: Hospital Lobby Gallery
- 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 11:00am or join remote via Zoom or UAMS Nurses Facebook page.
- UAMS Nurses “Elevating Excellence – I’m All In” Group Photo (“Elevating Excellence – I’m All In” Nurses Week T-shirt required) at the Hospital Fountain right after the CNO Kick-Off (10:30am) (In case of rain, remain in Hospital Lobby Gallery).
Wednesday, May 6th:
- Nursing Grand Rounds
- Active Learning Center, Library, First floor (in person or remote via Zoom Noon to 1:00pm)
- Professional Nursing Awards
- Hospital Lobby Gallery (2:00pm in person – Calendar invitation only)
- Join us on Zoom
- Hospital Lobby Gallery (2:00pm in person – Calendar invitation only)
Thursday, May 7th:
- Welcome to Work
- Lobby Cafe and Parking 2
- 6:00am – 7:15am
- Lobby Cafe and Parking 2
- Ambulatory Clinics and Other Off-Campus sites
- Dates and times may vary
- Elevating Excellence for Wellness Yoga with Sarah Thomas
- 11:00am – 12:00pm
- 4th Floor Rejuvenation Room or the outside terrace
Sunday, May 10th:
- Welcome to Work/Spirit Day
- Lobby Cafe, Parking 2
- 6:00am to 7:15am
- Wear our new T-shirt, take photos and email them to the CenterforNursingExcellence@uams.edu
- Lobby Cafe, Parking 2
Monday, May 11th:
- Monday Metrics (TBD)
Tuesday, May 12th:
- Awards of Excellence (Hospital Week)
- Spine Institute Auditorium, 12th floor (10:00am to 11:00am)
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
Alyssa Robinson, 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
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, Senior Director of Nursing Programs and Center for Nursing Excellence, UAMS Health Nursing Quality Officer, UAMS Medical Center, Tiambé Kuykendall, Assistant Nursing Director of Center for Nursing Excellence, Magnet Program Director, Dana Metcalf, Program Administrator, Melissa Griffith, Program Coordinator and Tyce Scroggins, Program Coordinator both 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 2026.