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Rachel Rivera

Adjunct Clinical Faculty Opportunities

Help Shape the Next Generation of Nurses The University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking experienced registered nurses to serve as adjunct clinical faculty and support prelicensure nursing students through the UFCON Reimagined clinical education model. Adjunct faculty play a critical role in preparing future nurses by providing mentorship,…

College of Nursing Debuts Florence Nightingale Doctoral Lamp Lighting Ceremony

The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated a new tradition during spring commencement with its inaugural Florence Nightingale Doctoral Lamp Lighting Ceremony, honoring Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of nursing leadership. Held as a symbolic recognition of advanced…

Gator Nurses Score Big at Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Night

The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second annual Icemen event marked the first time the College of Nursing invited other UF Health Science Center colleges to participate, expanding the reach and impact…

$2 Million Gift To Transform UF Nursing Education

By: Anna Hoffman The University of Florida College of Nursing has received a landmark $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, setting the stage for a bold new approach to nursing education and workforce development in Florida. This two-year grant, beginning in January, comes at a…

2026 SNRS Rising Star Abstract Submissions

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Celebrating Three Gator Nurses at Gator 100 for 2025

We’re proud to celebrate three Gator Nurses recognized among the 2025 Gator100 — a list of the fastest-growing businesses in the world led by University of Florida alumni. The Gator100 honors entrepreneurial excellence and innovation across industries, and this year, three exceptional UF College of Nursing graduates made the list:…