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…
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…
By Carlos Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing raised a record $934,664.84 during this year’s Gator Nation Giving Day, more than four times the $203,000 raised the previous year. The total propelled the college to No. 3, up from No. 4 in 2025, for total dollars raised among…
The University of Florida College of Nursing will host the inaugural North Central Florida Health Festival, a free community event marking the college’s 70th anniversary celebration.
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…
By Carlos E. Medina When Elizabeth Ullrich first saw the digital flyer for the UF College of Nursing’s new Nurse Administrative Executive Fellowship, she felt it was fate. “Multiple people at work sent it to me and said, ‘This sounds like you,’” Ullrich said. “And honestly, when I read…
The University of Florida College of Nursing has named Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, as the Chamings Endowed Professor, a prestigious appointment that recognizes her decades-long contributions to nursing education and research. Horgas, a nationally recognized expert in gerontological nursing and pain management in older adults, has…
