Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) students gained hands-on experience responding to opioid overdoses during a recent simulation at UF College of Nursing, building the knowledge and confidence needed to act quickly in an emergency. As part of their Care Lead Inspire Cohort Competency (CLIC) 5 education,…
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…
Two UF College of Nursing professors showcased their knowledge of artificial intelligence and informatics at a prestigious international conference, which explored innovations and management strategies for the ongoing technology-driven transformation in nursing. Assistant Professor Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN, and Associate Professor Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, MS, RN, FAMIA, traveled…
By Carlos Medina For registered nurse Keliy Fordham, spending the first few days of her life in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) shaped her passion for pediatrics. Although the UF College of Nursing Ph.D. student and current NICU nurse at UF Health…
A second round of demonstration projects between UF Health nurses and UF College of Nursing faculty ended recently. But, in many cases, the projects showed enough positive outcomes in hospital patients that continued study and protocol changes are possible. The projects also forged collegial bonds between…
Clinician and faculty teams at UF Health and the UF College of Nursing can proudly claim that they have charted a new frontier in nursing innovation. More than one year later, the inaugural cohort of nurses and nurse faculty from UF Health and the UF College of Nursing’s…
Sometimes, when caring for the most vulnerable patients, nurses require a helping hand to keep themselves and those for whom they care, safe. In psychiatric inpatient wards, nurses face the additional challenge of managing confrontations with distressed patients. In some cases, this stress can escalate one step further…
This summer, two survey-based demonstration research projects are currently wrapping up their recruitment and experimental phases! Learn how each group plans to reimagine health care at UF Health. Stroke care success When it comes to treating stroke, every second counts. The fifth leading cause of death…
Megan Bailey, Cristina Phillips and Alexandria Owens were recognized at the 2023 Nightingale Awards Recognition Ceremony! Congratulations on your nursing excellence! Rose Rivers Award for Excellence in Nursing Research: Meghan Bailey Kathyrn Gamble Award for Excellence in Nursing Quality: Cristina Phillips Rose Rivers Chrysalis…
The homegrown nurse leaders of tomorrow may soon sprout from Gainesville’s own backyard, thanks to a new UF-led community outreach and mentorship effort. Launched to improve diversity and retention in the health care workforce, UF Health and the UF College of Nursing recently concluded a first-ever nurse mentorship program for…
