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Alessio Barca felt like an imposter as a freshman at the University of Florida. After emigrating from Paraguay at 11 and being the first in his family to attend college, he was unsure how to navigate his new surroundings, let alone pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. Then he…
Dean Shakira Henderson officially began her tenure as the sixth dean of the UF College of Nursing on Jan. 29, 2024! As a special welcome to the Gator Nursing family, Albert Gator, and officially became a member of the Gator Nation!…
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…
Join the UF College of Nursing on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, for the Dorothy M. Smith Conference at the Hilton UF Conference Center Hotel in Gainesville, FL! This exclusive event will be conducted in person, providing a unique opportunity for networking and engagement. Don’t miss out –…
Shakira Henderson, Ph.D., D.N.P., M.S., M.P.H., EMBA, has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Nursing — the sixth in the college’s 67-year history.
UF is making a major impact in Jacksonville, graduating a growing number of nursing students who are fulfilling the city’s critical health care needs. …
If you watch the local PBS station, WUFT, you may catch our very own Archer Family Health Care being featured there! The clinic was invited to participate in Greater Good, a program that features local non-profit organizations making a difference in the community. The segment premiered…
Service comes in many forms — whether that is serving one’s country or serving patients. University of Florida College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) student Kevin Cho Tipton has had to balance these commitments as he aspires to embody what it means to be a Gator Nurse.
Let’s Go Dutch for Dinner or Lunch! Dear UF College of Nursing DNP Preceptors and Alumni, We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for a special gathering during the upcoming APNA 37th Annual Conference Oct. 4-7 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. We would love the opportunity for us…
In July 2023, UF College of Nursing MSN to DNP student Margaret Spivey presented at the Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners (FLANP) annual conference in Jacksonville, FL. The conference provides valuable insight into clinical practice, professional advocacy and personal well-being for nurse practitioners. Leading the way for over a…
