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By Carlos E. Medina Raquel Steiert is used to shouldering a heavy load. As a member of the University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band, she hefts a 30-pound tuba across the field in the blazing Gainesville heat. As a student pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree…
By Carlos E. Medina Death, terror and anxiety might sound like ingredients for the perfect Halloween haunted house, but they are also the focus of a serious study on the meaning of life. This spooky season, as ghosts, goblins and plastic skeletons pop up on lawns across the country,…
By Carlos E. Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated a milestone moment on Oct. 23, when more than 220 nursing students donned their white coats during a ceremony held for the first time at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The move to the O’Connell Center marked…
By Hwayoung Cho, PhD, RN Have you ever clicked the wrong button in an electronic health record, hesitated while using a mobile health app, or struggled to find the right field in another clinical system? Or maybe you’ve paused for a moment while programming a smart infusion pump, unsure…
Brenda Dyal, Ph.D., D.N.P., APRN, FNP-BC, has been named clinical director of the UF Health Cancer Center’s Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, which brings lifesaving screenings and health education to rural communities across North Central Florida. A clinical associate professor and interim chair in the UF College of Nursing’s Department of…
A new study raises questions about how to manage pain after surgery, especially for older adults. Researchers found that patients 65 and older reported significantly lower pain levels than younger patients after undergoing major surgery. At first glance, that might sound like good news. But the reality is more complicated.
The University of Florida College of Nursing brought together alumni, donors, faculty, staff, students and friends for a spirited Reunion Weekend filled with gratitude, connection and Gator pride. Festivities began Oct. 3, with the Donor Recognition Event, honoring the generosity of alumni and friends whose contributions advance the college’s mission.
The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program again leads Florida, earning the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The BSN program has topped state rankings for five consecutive years, ranking No. 23 among public universities and…
Nurses Are Leading the Conversation on Responsible AI Nurses are natural innovators. They work tirelessly to use the cutting edge of technology for better health outcomes, whether they are supporting individual patient encounters, leading system changes or advancing precision environmental health. But they cannot champion environmental health while ignoring…
By Carlos E. Medina The Mount Carmel Baptist Church Family Life Center was filled with hope and healing on Sept. 6 as community residents gathered for the inaugural Power Over Pain Jubilee, an event aimed at raising awareness and support for individuals and families living with chronic pain. Dozens…
