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The year 2020 has appropriately been deemed the “Year of the Nurse”, honoring the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and recognizing nursing’s commitment to improving the health and wellness of patients all over the world. As we continue to acknowledge the leadership, excellence, and innovations in nursing, UF Health…
Lisa Scarton, PhD, BSN , assistant professor, was notified that she would receive $50,000 in competitive funding from the UF Health Cancer Center Cancer Population Sciences program. Her study, A Nurse-led Intervention in…
Two of our Biobehavioral Nursing Science faculty members were awarded promotion from the University of Florida for the 2019-20 cycle. Image Gallery Joyce Stechmiller Debra Lynch Kelly Joyce Stechmiller, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN was promoted to professor Debra Lynch Kelly, PhD, RN, OCN, CNE, FAAN was promoted to associate professor with…
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the State University System directed Florida public universities to plan alternatives to in-person ceremonies due to continued COVID-19 health guidelines limiting gatherings. …
The phrase “not all heroes wear capes, some wear scrubs” is one that Amelia Nichols Alava may hear more than once as a nurse at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. At the hospital, Amelia serves as a clinical leader for the Burn Center, which specializes in helping…
The spring 2020 issue of the Explore Magazine highlights how four College of Nursing research faculty are working hard to study and improve technology that will help patients receive the best possible health care. The article, “…
spring 2020 pinning celebration message To our Gator Nursing Traditional BSN graduates Pinning Ceremonies are a wonderful tradition that has been held within our college for many years. The ceremony…
in honor of your virtual pinning celebration Greetings Gator nursing students! I am delighted to celebrate and congratulate you on reaching this milestone of your pinning ceremony! I know that,…
During a pandemic, we see the true value of our nurses every day. In celebration of National Nurses Week, UF Health asked their leaders to share their own experiences with UF Health nurses and express their gratitude. Dean McDaniel was featured in the video as well, sharing: “It doesn’t…
SPRING 2020 commencement message CONGRATULATIONS, GATOR NURSES! Gator Nursing Grads, Commencement marks one of the greatest achievements in a person’s life – it symbolizes years of hard work and dedication.
