Carol K Sykes

Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing, School of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Biography

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

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

Credentials

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

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

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

Recent Photos

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12/11/10 - Dr. Tim Smith, dean of the school of nursing, and Carol Sykes, assistant professor of nursing, assist in the 2010 nurses pinning ceremony. - Morris Abernathy
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Dr. Tim Smith, dean of the school of nursing, and Carol Sykes, assistant professor of nursing, assist in the 2010 nurses pinning ceremony. - Morris Abernathy

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12/11/10 - Carol Sykes, assistant professor of nursing, pins the nursing class of 2010. - Morris Abernathy
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Carol Sykes, assistant professor of nursing, pins the nursing class of 2010. - Morris Abernathy

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