The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second annual Icemen event marked the first time the College of Nursing invited other UF Health Science Center colleges to participate, expanding the reach and impact…
By: Anna Hoffman The University of Florida College of Nursing has received a landmark $2 million gift from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust, setting the stage for a bold new approach to nursing education and workforce development in Florida. This two-year grant, beginning in January, comes at a…
Arthur Reid, an ABSN Student, holds his 2-year-old daughter at the UF College of Nursing recently. Reid says that as a recipient of the LINE scholarship, he can pursue a nursing degree and remain active in his daughter’s life. By Carlos E. Medina For Arthur Reid, Florida’s Linking Industry…
By Carlos E. Medina When Colleen McLarnon graduated from the University of Florida College of Nursing with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1983, she only planned to spend three years in the U.S. Navy. Instead, she stayed for 30. “I joined just to see what it was…
By Carlos E. Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing marks National Nurse Practitioner Week, Nov. 9–15, by recognizing the dedicated nurse practitioners who deliver accessible, high-quality care across the state, including those leading the way at UF Health Archer Family Health Care, the college’s nurse practitioner-led clinic…
By Carlos E. Medina Raquel Steiert is used to shouldering a heavy load. As a member of the University of Florida Fightin’ Gator Marching Band, she hefts a 30-pound tuba across the field in the blazing Gainesville heat. As a student pursuing a bachelor of science in nursing degree…
The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program again leads Florida, earning the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The BSN program has topped state rankings for five consecutive years, ranking No. 23 among public universities and…
Assistant Professor | Community Health Advocate | Gator Nurse for Life For Dr. Sandy Shapiro (BSN 2001), nursing has never been just a profession — it has been a path of purpose, growth and leadership. A proud graduate of the University of Florida College of Nursing, she currently serves as…
As we enter the start of the 2025 hurricane season on June 1, and with current predictions calling for an above-normal year of storm activity, we look back at 2024 and share one College of Nursing student’s story of living through the fear and anxiety of…
The University of Florida College of Nursing is the first nursing college in the nation to partner with the Nurses United Against Human Trafficking, or NUAHT, organization to offer a specialized certificate in anti-human trafficking. This groundbreaking initiative represents a major step forward in equipping health care professionals with the…
