National Nurses Week is May 6-12. This week, we celebrate the empathy, teamwork and excellence our nurses bring to patient care every day. The American Nurses Association’s 2026 theme, “The Power of Nurses,” recognizes the strength and influence nurses have in shaping health care and improving lives. To highlight that…
Oncology nurses are the lifeblood of cancer care, providing indispensable support for patients and families as they navigate the physical and emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Oncology nurses are also educators and innovators, serving as trusted resources and working at the forefront of new cancer treatments.
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated 10 years of its Jacksonville campus Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on April 30, highlighting a decade of expanded access to nursing education, workforce development and community impact across Northeast Florida. The event comes as the college also celebrates two…
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…
The 2026 Gator100 list, featuring some of the fastest-growing businesses led by University of Florida alumni, included companies headed by UF College of Nursing graduates, highlighting the college’s expanding influence in entrepreneurship and health care innovation. Established more than a decade ago by the UF Alumni Association, the Gator100…
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 Carlos Medina On the wall in Michael Maymi’s office hangs a painting of a large red heart created by a young patient who knew they might not live long enough to grow up. The child passed away from cancer in 2014. “The mom told me they wanted me to…
The University of Florida College of Nursing is launching a transformative initiative designed to strengthen nurse education, expand workforce readiness and improve access to care across Florida and beyond. This work has been made possible by an $8.6 million gift from DeLuca Philanthropy, the largest in the college’s history. The…
