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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — You’re waiting to have surgery, and your nerves are jangling. But what if, instead of hospital antiseptic, you instead smelled lavender? Or bergamot? Maybe some eucalyptus? A new study, part of a special collaboration between the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health…
Dr. Shakira Henderson joins the UF College of Nursing as the sixth dean. Mori Hosseini, the chairman of the UF Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of the members of the University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Among the 14 members of the committee is College of Nursing…
By Leah Buletti GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Center launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D mammograms and cervical, colon, and prostate cancer screenings. Called the Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, it’s the…
Before Dr. Lakeshia Cousin became a distinguished nurse scientist, educator, and medical director of the UF Health Cancer Center Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, she was sure of one thing. She did not want to be a nurse. Lakeshia Cousin “My sister was a nurse. My aunt was…
For Zoe Gilsenan, a South Africa encounter with a lion pride etched a memory that underscores her pursuit of experiences with meaning, adventure, and purpose—a quality that she also brings to her nursing journey at the UF College of Nursing. Growing up in Fernandina Beach with roots in South Africa,…
Kenneth Borick, a recent BSN graduate from the UF College of Nursing, has successfully published his undergraduate honors research in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. His study explored nurses’ attitudes toward incorporating music in patient care. Although it’s not uncommon for undergraduate students to engage in research, having their work…
Katelyn Watts never thought that in just three months her graduate student project would rescue several human trafficking victims, capture accused traffickers, and become part of a hospital system’s screening process. Watts, a recent Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate from the University of Florida College of Nursing, said she is…
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…
UF Interim President Kent Fuchs has appointed Dr. Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Interim Executive Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, to the board of directors for Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. Oak Hammock is a life-plan community affiliated with UF. Residents maintain independent, active…
Two UF College of Nursing professors showcased their knowledge of artificial intelligence and informatics at a prestigious international conference, which explored innovations and management strategies for the ongoing technology-driven transformation in nursing. Assistant Professor Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN, and Associate Professor Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA, traveled to São…
