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…
In her recently published South Florida Sun Sentinel Op-Ed, University of Florida College of Nursing Dean Shakira Henderson calls for bold action in reimagining education, compensation and support for nurses at every stage. It’s time to invest in the profession that holds our health care system together.
In a special video message for National Nurses Week, Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, EMBA, IBCLC, RNC-NIC, College of Nursing Dean and UF Health Chief Nursing Executive, shares her appreciation for the dedication, compassion and leadership shown by nurses every day. Click here to watch…
Imagine embarking on a mission that would transform one of the cornerstones of American health care: The role of the family doctor. That was the challenge University of Florida College of Nursing professor David Williams, MSN, PhD, faced more than 40 years ago when spearheading the creation…
Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, was inducted as a fellow to the American Academy of Nursing during the annual Health Policy Conference recently in Washington, DC. The inductees were recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care. Booker,…
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — You’re waiting to have surgery, and your nerves are jangling. But what if, instead of hospital antiseptic, you instead smelled lavender? Or bergamot? Maybe some eucalyptus? A new study, part of a special collaboration between the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health…
By Leah Buletti GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida Health Cancer Institute launched a 40-foot-long mobile cancer screening bus Wednesday that will expand access to lifesaving cancer screenings and essential health care services, including 3D mammograms and cervical, colon, and prostate cancer screenings. Called the Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, it’s the…
Kenneth Borick, a recent BSN graduate from the UF College of Nursing, has successfully published his undergraduate honors research in the Journal of Holistic Nursing. His study explored nurses’ attitudes toward incorporating music in patient care. Although it’s not uncommon for undergraduate students to engage in research, having their work…
Katelyn Watts never thought that in just three months her graduate student project would rescue several human trafficking victims, capture accused traffickers, and become part of a hospital system’s screening process. Watts, a recent Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate from the University of Florida College of Nursing, said she is…
This summer, Gator Nurses soaked up more than the sun, they also acted as sponges of knowledge to learn how to best serve their community. Dr. Dyal with her 2023 cohort. Thanks to an initiative started by UF Nursing faculty years ago, the graduating class of each Bachelor of Science…
