The University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health Archer Family Health Care celebrated 25 years of nurse-led care, community partnership and service on May 21 during a community event in Archer that brought together faculty, staff, alumni, students and residents from across the region. The celebration featured…
By Raga Bjarnadottir, PhD, MPH International Nurses Day passed on May 12, anchored this year in an International Council of Nurses theme that lands with unusual weight: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) names the moment plainly. The world faces…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2026 during its spring Pinning and Recognition Ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates as they prepare to enter the profession as professional nurses. Sponsored by the College of Nursing Alumni Board, the annual 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…
Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, was named a 2026 University of Florida Research Foundation Professor in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research and scholarship. The UFRF Professorship honors faculty members who have established a strong record…
By Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, MSc, RN, FAMIA, FAAN Since FloGatorAI’s launch in 2024, we have talked a lot about what artificial intelligence (AI) can do to help nursing and health care. We have explored how it can potentially support clinical decision-making, reduce documentation burden and expand access to knowledge.
The University of Florida College of Nursing continues its momentum, ranked No. 1 in Florida for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Adult/Gerontology Acute Care specialty and 18th nationally, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Doctor of Nursing Practice rankings. Overall, the college’s DNP program jumped…
On March 19, we celebrate Certified Nurses Day, recognizing all nurses who have demonstrated advanced knowledge, clinical expertise and commitment to high standards of care through earning and maintaining national board certification in their nursing specialty. At the University of Florida College of Nursing, that commitment is woven into the very fabric of who we are. College of Nursing faculty collectively hold more than 50 professional certifications spanning acute care, pediatrics, family health, leadership, education and more,…
By Hwayoung Cho, PhD, RN Have you ever drafted a paragraph for a class assignment, presentation, literature review, patient education handout or research manuscript and then asked an AI tool, “Can you find citations to support this?” That workflow is becoming increasingly common. In the past, many of us…
WelcomeThe University of Florida College of Nursing is a catalyst for nursing excellence and transformative health innovation. Our mission is to provide excellent personalized nursing care, generate research and scholarship that have an impact on practice, and advance health equity and prepare graduates who care, lead, and inspire. Campus…
