UF Interim President Ken Fuchs has appointed Dr. Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Interim Executive Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, to the board of directors for Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. Oak Hammock is a life-plan community affiliated with UF. Residents maintain independent, active…
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 to São…
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 Shands Hospital does not recall…
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 hospital nurses and college…
At the UF College of Nursing, DNP students must think big and take on weighty issues when designing their graduate projects. “When you become a DNP, it is about the big picture. About your population. About your organization. About your system. How do you improve care for the larger group…
The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program continues to lead the way in nursing education, achieving an exciting rise in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings. UF’s BSN is once again ranked No. 1 in Florida and has broken…
Congratulations to the Gainesville and Jacksonville Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students who recently received Moffitt Cancer Center scholarships. The scholarships are open to ABSN students who are not eligible for traditional scholarships since they already hold a bachelor’s degree. As part of the scholarship, students agree to…
The 40 UF Accelerated BSN students selected for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education, or LINE Fund scholarships, were recently announced.The LINE Fund program was established in 2022 by the Florida Legislature to help alleviate the state’s nursing shortage. ABSN students are not eligible for traditional scholarships…
UF College of Nursing faculty member Hwayoung Cho, PhD, recently received an NIH grant for more than $500,000 for a four-year study examining disparities in the risk of dementia among people living with HIV aged 50 and older. The study aims to develop an early warning system to identify those at high…
One of the things that impacted Mary Curley the most during her UF Nursing community project, was when the Accelerated BSN student felt first-hand the trust patients bestow on nurses. Curley was part of a group that partnered with the Gainesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Geriatric Research Education…
