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Rachel Rivera

Ann Horgas Appointed Executive Associate Dean

The University of Florida College of Nursing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, to the position of executive associate dean. Horgas, who has served as the interim executive associate dean since February, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the college’s…

Calling all Gator Nurses – Apply to Gator100 Today!

UF alumni are behind some of the fastest-growing businesses worldwide, and the Gator100 celebrates these achievements by honoring Gator-led companies and inviting honorees back to campus for an unforgettable two-day experience.

2024 Homecoming Parade

Thank you for your interest in participating in the UF College of Nursing’s Homecoming Parade float! We are excited to be participating and would love Gator Nursing students to be represented! If you plan to participate in the parade by walking with the float, please fill out the form below.

BSN program rises in national rankings

The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program continues to lead the way in nursing education, achieving an exciting rise in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings. UF’s BSN is once again ranked No. 1 in Florida and has broken…

Gator Nurse mom honors daughter during nursing pinning ceremony

On Aug. 9, Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D., a three-time UF Gator Nurse graduate, got the rare honor of pinning her daughter, Cassidy O’Neill, as Cassidy also graduated as a Gator Nurse during the Summer 2024 College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony. Pinning is a traditional ceremony that symbolically welcomes graduating…

Gator Nurse Ambassador Program Application

Gator Nurse Ambassador Program Application Name:(Required) First Last Name you would like printed on your nametag should you be selected to become a Gator Nurse Ambassador:(Required) Student ID:…

Spring Break 2024 – Temp Office Closures

Dear College of Nursing students and prospective students, We would like to inform you that the Office of Student Services will be closed March 9-13, 2024, due to a utility outage affecting the HPNP building’s air conditioning (HVAC) unit. However, our advisors will still be available remotely to address any…

Lakeshia Cousin awarded UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year

College of Nursing Assistant Professor Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC was recently recognized as a UF Health Cancer Center Rising Star of the Year. Cousin received the award during the Cancer Center’s annual event on Jan. 12, celebrating the past year’s successes. She was recognized for her accomplishments in the Cancer Control…