Events

RAPID June 2019

Jun 12, 2019, 4:00 PM

Compassion is the ability to have concern for the suffering of others. It guides us to better understand our fellows, but more than that, it drives us to seek ways to alleviate their suffering. The history of behavioral health is a history of compassionate innovation. We are always seeking better ways to improve the lives of those we serve: to put our compassion into action. Like all creative pursuits, it requires the ability to look for novel solutions, to take the perspective of others, and to believe that something new and better is possible.

SBIRT Lunch & Learn Workshop

Apr 19, 2019, 12:00 PM

Screening brief intervention and referral for treatment (SBIRT) for substance use in primary care. Dianna Inman, DNP, APRN, CPNP, PMHS, PMHNP-BC

2019 APNA Kentucky Chapter Conference

Mar 22, 2019, 9:00 AM

Several members of the BH WELL research team attended and presented research at the 2019 APNA Kentucky Chapter conference in Louisville, KY. BH WELL had a table at the event to distribute resources such as infographics and giveaway items. The event had nearly double the number of attendees as the previous year, showing rise in the interest of the psychiatric nursing field! For more information about this event, visit the APNA Kentucky Chapter Facebook Page.

RAPID April 2018

Apr 25, 2018, 8:15 AM – 3:30 PM

Eastern State Hospital's (ESH) inaugural Research And Practice Initiatives Day (RAPID) was held on April 25, 2018. The event, titled "Teamwork in Recovery: Collaboration Across Disciplines," was created as part of an academic-clinical partnership between the UK College of Nursing (CON), UK HealthCare, and Eastern State Hospital. The intent of the partnership is to advance education, enhance staff development, support research, and improve patient outcomes.

RN to BSN Work Learning Program Orientation

Oct 2, 2017, 1:30 PM

The RN to BSN Work Learning Program Orientation was held at Eastern State Hospital in October 2017. Work Learning cohort members learned of library and writing support and spent time getting to know one another and their Peer Tutor. In addition, the cohort were experienced a Speed Meet and Greet where they had one-on-one time to get to know RN to BSN online faculty. Agenda

Psychiatric Nursing Care Across the Life Span

Mar 24, 2017, 2:00 PM

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association and APNA Kentucky Chapter 2017 Annual Conference presented PSYCHIATRIC NURSING CARE ACROSS THE LIFE SPACE on March 24 at Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. BH WELL team members presented on a number of topics: “Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability and Mental Health” Dr. Dianna Inman “The Impact of Substance Use on Social Cognition and Recovery from Mental Illness” Dr. Chizimuzo (Zim) Okoli

Community of Practice Wrap-Up

At more than 40%, tobacco use rates are much higher in the mental and behavioral health population than for people not living with mental and behavioral health challenges. This results in significant health disparities.