a gator nation welcome
Albert Gator Welcomes Dean Henderson
Dean Shakira Henderson officially began her tenure as the sixth dean of the UF College of Nursing on Jan. 29, 2024! As a special welcome to the Gator Nursing family, Albert Gator, and officially became a member of the Gator Nation!
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College of Nursing news
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Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN, was recently named the College of Nursing’s associate dean for research and scholarship. Dr. Parker has…
College of Nursing Faculty Members Receive…
Angela Starkweather, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, and Lisa Scarton, PHD, RN, recently received awards at the Southern Nursing Research Society’s…
UF-led Study Shows Dignity Therapy Comforts…
Dignity therapy provides significant spiritual and existential comfort to older, palliative care cancer patients, whether offered by a nurse or a…
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Nurse Faculty Loan Program
The UF College of Nursing offers the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to PhD and MSN-DNP students who intend to pursue a full-time nurse faculty position. The federal loan is cancelled through employment as nurse faculty post-graduation. This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health.
college of nursing events
March 21 & April 6
The College of Nursing Hosts Meet Dean Henderson Events
Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Dr. Shakira Henderson on March 21 in Washington DC during the next Gator Nurse Gathering. The UF College of Nursing is hosting the Washington DC event, as well as an April 6 gathering in Gainesville. Come interact with fellow Gator Nurses, network and find out what’s happening at the College. Follow the link below to register.
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The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators
Do you know of a UF College of Nursing faculty member who has gone above and beyond for nursing education and is deserving of special recognition? Please nominate a University of Florida nurse faculty member who is making a real difference in the education of our UF College of Nursing undergraduate and DNP students.
april 12
2024 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship
The College of Nursing, UF Health, and the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System are partnering to present the 2024 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship. The Nursing Research Summit will showcase innovative research that can be used to solve complex health problems.
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Explore the opportunities available in the University of Florida College of Nursing. Faculty positions are available in women's, children and family nursing, adult nursing and psychiatric/mental health nursing.
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