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Scarton to be Inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows

UF College of Nursing’s Lisa Scarton, PhD, RN, is among 253 distinguished nurse leaders slated to be inducted as American Academy of Nursing Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their substantial, sustained and outstanding impact on health and health care at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place…

UF College of Nursing Faculty Awarded Promotion

We are honored to celebrate the following College of Nursing faculty members who were awarded promotion and tenure from the University of Florida, effective July 1, 2023: ann horgas Professor…

Debra Lyon named interim Dean of the UF College of Nursing

University of Florida’s Senior Vice President for Health Affairs and President of UF Health David Nelson announced that Debra Lyon, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, will serve as interim dean of the UF College of Nursing, effective July 1, until a new permanent dean is selected. Dr. Lyon will step…

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,…

Demonstration Project Nurses Take Home UF Health Nightingale Awards

Megan Bailey, Cristina Phillips and Alexandria Owens were recognized at the 2023 Nightingale Awards Recognition Ceremony! Congratulations on your nursing excellence! Rose Rivers Award for Excellence in Nursing Research: Meghan Bailey Kathyrn Gamble Award for Excellence in Nursing Quality: Cristina Phillips Rose Rivers Chrysalis Award for Evolving Nursing Research: Alexandria…