Welcome to FloGatorAI: Where Nursing, AI, and Innovation Converge

We are thrilled to introduce FloGatorAI, a new blog dedicated to exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), nursing informatics, and health care innovation.

The FloGatorAI name holds special significance: “Flo” honors Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and one of the earliest champions of data-driven health care. “Gator” reflects our pride as part of the University of Florida’s Gator Nation. And “AI” highlights our focus on artificial intelligence, a field that is rapidly transforming nursing practice. Together, these elements represent our mission to lead the future of nursing informatics and health care innovation, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

Vision of FloGatorAI

At FloGatorAI, our vision is to elevate the groundbreaking work at the UF College of Nursing and beyond and provide a platform for important conversations in nursing and health care technology. This blog will showcase experts in the field, offering insights, lessons learned, and emerging ideas that shape the future of nursing. We aim to highlight the innovations being developed to make health care safer, more efficient/effective, and more patient-centered, while empowering nurses and allied health professionals with technology to improve care in the continuum.

FloGatorAI will serve as a home for nursing and allied health professionals interested in data, informatics and AI. It will be a space to spotlight the contributions of UF’s faculty, staff, clinicians, and students and a place to share the experiences of national and international pioneers and thought leaders in the field. Look forward to “conversations” with key figures in nursing informatics and guest posts from those pushing at the boundaries of AI in health care.

Goals of FloGatorAI

Our goals are clear as follows:

  1. Showcase Important Work: We will share the latest developments, from research breakthroughs to AI-driven projects that are improving clinical care. We aim to share the lessons we’ve learned and offer new perspectives on the technology that’s shaping nursing.
  2. Highlight Expertise: We are developing practical resources, such as an “AI Virtual Assistant Cookbook,” designed to empower all nurses, nursing students, and educators to harness AI’s potential impact on practice.
  3. Build a Community: FloGatorAI will be a gathering place for nurses, allied health professionals, and anyone interested in informatics and AI. Our blog advocates for collaboration, ideas sharing, and highlighting the diverse work happening in the field.
  4. Lead the Conversation: Through guest posts and interviews, we will amplify the voices of nursing informatics leaders, shaping the conversation around AI in health care.

What is AI and Nursing Informatics?

To start, let us explain some of the concepts we use in our vision. AI refers  machine learning, data analytics, and intelligent algorithms to enhance decision-making, improve clinical outcomes, and optimize health care processes. For nurses, AI means smart solutions where nurses can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focused on patient care.

Nursing informatics combines nursing science with information management and data analysis to improve health care outcomes. In the context of AI, nursing informatics is about using technology to provide better, more efficient care, by delivering smart clinical solutions.

UF’s Leadership in AI and Nursing Informatics

At the UF College of Nursing, we are at the forefront of AI and informatics in health care. The FloGatorAI editorial team is led by national and international experts: Ragnhildur Bjarnadottir, PhD, MPH; Hwayoung Cho, PhD, RN; Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN; and Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA. At our college, our AI faculty experts include renowned authorities in the field: Jane M. Carrington, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAMIA; Gail Keenan, PhD, RN, FAAN; and Qinglin Pei, PhD. Together, our team is recognized for leading innovative AI projects that address real-world challenges in health care. From developing predictive models to enhance patient safety to creating tools and nursing informatics infrastructure that streamline nursing workflows, we are committed to transforming nursing practice with AI.

What to Expect from FloGatorAI

  • Every month, FloGatorAI will feature a specific topic, such as publications, research news, events, discussions, challenges, etc. led by one of the members of our editorial team.
  • “Stay Tuned For”: A sneak peek into upcoming blog topics and exciting projects.

We are thrilled to embark on this journey with you and look forward to sharing our insights and innovations. Join us as we explore how AI and informatics are shaping the future of nursing and health care.

Welcome to FloGatorAI 🐊

Together, let us lead the way into the future of nursing!

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