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Two Research Projects See Survey Success

This summer, two survey-based demonstration research projects are currently wrapping up their recruitment and experimental phases! Learn how each group plans to reimagine health care at UF Health. Stroke care success When it comes to treating stroke, every second counts. The fifth leading cause of death in the United States,…

Meet ‘The City Girls’: Gator Nursing Friends for Life

In honor of this Friday’s graduation and pinning ceremonies, learn how senior BSN students Robre’ana Hutchinson, Gabriela Molina, Adrian Santana and Rose Termidor established a friend group that saw them travel their Gator Nursing journey, together! (left) Adrian, Rose, Robre’ana and Gabriela. When did you first meet? We met in…

Spring Sees Seeds of InteRNational Nursing Blossom

Like the season itself, spring collaborations were in full bloom at the UF College of Nursing, thanks to the latest cohort of visitors from Brazil during InteRNational Gator Nursing Week. During a week of knowledge sharing about advanced nursing education, over 15 nursing faculty from seven Brazilian universities across…

UF Health mentorship program inspires next generation of Gator nurses

The homegrown nurse leaders of tomorrow may soon sprout from Gainesville’s own backyard,  thanks to a new UF-led community outreach and mentorship effort. Launched to improve diversity and retention in the health care workforce, UF Health and the UF College of Nursing recently concluded a first-ever nurse mentorship program for more…

Parker Named a UF Research Foundation Professor

Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN, was recently named one of the University of Florida’s 2023 Research Foundation Professors. This prestigious designation is reserved for 34 of the university’s most distinguished faculty and recognizes their exceptional scholarship and achievement as researchers, clinicians, educators and mentors.  â€œThis recognition goes to faculty…

UF Nursing Research Summit Reaches Historic Milestone

After two decades of inspiring scholarship and innovation, the College of Nursing celebrated a special science showcase through the 20th anniversary of the Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship. Originally founded to provide a space to display nursing research, the event has since expanded to include a partnership between the…

Gator Nurse wins spot in prestigious research program

Congratulations are in order for BSN junior Alessia Rosa! She was recently admitted as a member of the University Scholars Program at the University of Florida, a highly selective program introducing undergraduate students to the exciting world of research. Rosa joins just 200 students selected to work-one-on-one with a faculty…

How to provide NICU babies with needed nutrients

After childbirth, the welcome sight of holding a new baby is a cherished moment for loved ones. But soon after birth, making sure an infant is properly nourished with milk becomes a parent’s main priority. But for some babies whose mothers are unable to breastfeed due to factors such as…