Contact Information:

Office: WH 222
Phone: 731-661-5902
Fax: 731-661-5504
E-mail: csykes@uu.edu
Snail Mail: Box 1801, 1050 Union University Drive, Jackson, TN 38305-3697

Bio:

Carol was born in Memphis, Tennessee and has lived most of her life in the West Tennessee area. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Nursing from Union University in 1979; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Union University in 1981 and Master of Science(Nursing Administration) from Union University in 2002. Carol is also Board certified as an Advanced Nurse Executive through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Carol has many years of experience in nursing administration and management, serving as the nurse executive in both acute care and psychiatric hospitals as well as home health and hospice agencies. Her clinical experience includes work in dialysis, public health, opthalmic surgery, medical-surgical units and admissions.

Carol is currently Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing, Union University. Instruction includes work in both the BSN and BSNA programs. Her primary areas of interest as a professional nurse include leadership and management in nursing, home health and hospice and surgery.

Education:

• M.S.N. (2002), Union University, Emphasis: Nursing Administration
  
• B.S.N. (1981), Union University
  
• A.S.N. (1979), Union University
  

Credentials:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nurse Executive, Advanced (NEA-BC)

Professional Affiliations & Awards:

• American Organization of Nurse Executives
• Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives
• American Nurses Association
• Tennessee Nurses Association
• Sigma Theta Tau International, Nu Lambda Chapter
• Who's Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, 2006/2007
• Selected for Leadership Hardeman County / 1995 graduate

Scholarly Activities:

• Presentation  November 2007
  Sykes, Carol K. The Role of the Nurse Executive. University of Tennessee, Martin / Management 300.
• Presentation  May 2003
  Sykes, Carol K. Nurses Appreciation Week, WOJG Remote Radio Broadcast, Ninow Chapel, Western Mental Health Institute, Bolivar, Tennessee.
• Presentation  2003 - 2006
  Sykes, Carol K. What Does It Mean to be a Psychiatric Technician? Opening Comments - Annual psychiatric technician graduation ceremony, Ninow Chapel, Western Mental Health Institute, Bolivar, Tennessee.
• Presentation  November 2002
  Sykes, Carol K. How Does the Nursing Shortage Impact Quality Healthcare? Nursing Challenges and Solutions. Leadership Jackson 2002.
• Presentation  February 1996
  Sykes, Carol K. The Gift of Organ Donation. Volunteer Chaplains Association, Bolivar General Hospital, Bolivar, Tennessee.
• Newspaper article  September 22, 2006
  Sykes, Carol K. Professionalism - It's How You Do Your Job. Newsletter for Western Mental Health Institute, Bolivar, Tennessee.