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Fallin to Participate in National Nursing Faculty Policy Program

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2015) – Amanda Fallin, assistant research professor at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, has been selected as one of eight distinguished nurse educators to participate in the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s (AACN) Faculty Policy Intensive (FPI) program.

Now in its third year, FPI is a fully-funded, four-day immersion program designed for faculty at AACN member schools interested in elevating their role in shaping health policy as well as enhancing their existing knowledge of policy and advocacy.

The 2015 cohort was chosen from a highly competitive pool of more than 30 applicants throughout the country. Fallin will travel to Washington D.C. on March 23-26 to participate in the program.

"It is important for nurses to take an active role in shaping public policy. If policymakers considered the health implications of all policies, we could make great strides in improving the health of the community and in reducing health disparities," Fallin says.

Media Contact: Ann Blackford at 859-323-6442 or ann.blackford@uky.edu