Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor in the UF College of Nursing, has been named the college’s director of diversity and inclusion. This newly established position was created to enhance awareness and dialogue about these important issues and comes as a result of recommendations from the college’s…
Dean Anna McDaniel presents alumna Linda Harman Aiken with the Dorothy Smith Legacy Award in February 2016. University of Florida College of Nursing Dean Anna M. McDaniel, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, has been named the Linda Harman Aiken Professor. Alumna Linda Aiken, Ph.D., R.N., announced a $1 million gift in…
As the College celebrates its 60th anniversary, we devote time to celebrating each concept in our tri-part motto: CARE. LEAD. INSPIRE. Here is the second of several videos highlighting these concepts, focusing on LEAD. Our students, faculty, graduates and supporters LEAD in every part of health care, whether as CEO’s…
Clinical Associate Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., from the University of Florida College of Nursing was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She will be officially honored as a fellow at the American Academy of Nursing’s annual conference in October. The academy honors individuals who…
Diana Wilkie, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Prairieview Trust-Earl and Margo Powers Endowed Professor, College of Nursing Diana Wilkie firmly believes that palliative care isn’t only for people with life-threatening illnesses. While some associate palliative care primarily with end-of-life care, she says it should be available to anyone…
A UF College of Nursing researcher has received an additional round of funding to continue to forge a much-needed bridge between patients with autism and their families with professionals who can provide them with support and information. Jennifer Elder, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., a professor in the UF College of…
Bonnie Carlin, RN, MSN Bonnie Carlin, MSN, RN, Clinical Assistant Professor, has been recognized with the UF Health Shands Rose Rivers Chrysalis Award for Evolving Research for her project, “Health System and Academic Partnerships-The APU Model.” Carlin has served as the faculty coordinator for the Academic Partnership Unit (APU)–a new…
As the College celebrates its 60th anniversary, we devote time to celebrating each concept in our tri-part motto: CARE. LEAD. INSPIRE. Here is the first of several videos highlighting these concepts, beginning with CARE. Our students, faculty, graduates and supporters CARE about our patients, our communities, each other and the…
Associate Professor Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FAAN, has received a $249,436 Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program grant from the Florida Department of Health. The grant will fund research studying whether a prescribed medication treatment can effectively reduce pain and behavior disruptions in nursing home residents with Alzheimer’s…
Saun-joo Yoon, PD, RN, associate professor, was named a UF Research Foundation Professor for 2016-2019. Yoon was one of 34 UF faculty members recognized for a distinguished record of research and a strong research agenda that will likely lead to continued distinction in her field. Yoon focuses on symptom…
