DNP student Taylor Bell, BSN, RN, reflects on the journey that made health care his calling By Kyle Chambers At the age of 15, Taylor Bell saw his mother lead an example he knew he wanted to follow for the rest of his life. An accountant for many years, Bell’s…
Two individuals with the University of Florida College of Nursing have been selected for Jonas Philanthropies opportunities. First-year PhD student Ashley Andraski has been awarded a $15,000 Jonas Nurse Scholar grant to help fund her doctoral studies. And incoming College of Nursing Assistant Professor Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, has…
Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, assistant professor in the College of Nursing, was recently honored with the college’s Award for Diversity and Inclusion. We are privileged to have Star as a colleague and witness her commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in her research, mentoring and service at the University…
Leading by example, the College of Nursing reaffirmed its commitment to diversity and inclusion in nursing education with a recent “Diversity in the Nursing Curriculum” webinar. Assistant Dean for Diversity, Inclusion and Global Affairs and College of Nursing Associate Professor Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini, PhD, RN, FAAN, assembled an expert virtual panel…
Following a brief hiatus in 2020 when it was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Nursing’s Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship resumed this year for its 17th edition. During the event on April 16, faculty, students, clinicians and interdisciplinary professionals alike showcased cutting-edge research and changes…
I find joy in using my voice through writing, publication, and scientific endeavors. Thus, I’ve decided to be a part of the solution and not the problem. I will be a torchbearer of joy and light. Nursing is a great profession, and we have a real and lasting opportunity to…
“Never before has it been more evident that nurses can make a difference than now, during the global COVID-19 pandemic.” UF College of Nursing Dean Anna McDaniel opened the Annual BSN Convocation with a greeting for students that showed the energy, commitment and community of Gator Nurses. The annual…
July 07, 2020 Dear UF International Students, As you may be aware, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program office (SEVP) announced new guidelines yesterday concerning the number of online courses that international students may take to remain in status in the Fall 2020 semester. These guidelines affect all universities across…
