Gator Nurse Shayna Rabess (RN-BSN 2010) learned last week that her project – “Implementation of a Transitional Care Model (TCM) in the Heart Failure Population” – has been selected to take part in the 2020 Florida Blue Health Innovation Challenge. Over $25 billion is spent on preventable complications…
The year 2020 has appropriately been deemed the “Year of the Nurse”, honoring the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and recognizing nursing’s commitment to improving the health and wellness of patients all over the world. As we continue to acknowledge the leadership, excellence, and innovations in nursing, UF Health…
Lisa Scarton, PhD, BSN , assistant professor, was notified that she would receive $50,000 in competitive funding from the UF…
Two of our Biobehavioral Nursing Science faculty members were awarded promotion from the University of Florida for the 2019-20 cycle. Image Gallery Joyce Stechmiller Debra Lynch Kelly Joyce Stechmiller, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN was promoted to professor Debra Lynch Kelly, PhD, RN, OCN, CNE, FAAN was promoted to associate professor with…
On Thursday, June 4, 2020, the State University System directed Florida public universities to plan alternatives to in-person ceremonies due to continued COVID-19 health guidelines limiting gatherings. …
Our hearts are heavy and we cannot ignore what is happening across our nation, as so many people have been affected by actions motivated by racism and violence. It is difficult to watch our country so divided by hatred. Yet it serves as a powerful reminder that we, nurses,…
Nurses and nurse leaders who are looking to create the future of nursing are invited to join this free telesummit series, brought to you by Gator Nurse Mary Rockwood Lane. This timely and relevant discussion about the future of nursing and health care showcases 26 transformational and revolutionary nurse leaders…
The phrase “not all heroes wear capes, some wear scrubs” is one that Amelia Nichols Alava may hear more than once as a nurse at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. At the hospital, Amelia serves as a clinical leader for the Burn Center, which specializes in helping…
The spring 2020 issue of the Explore Magazine highlights how four College of Nursing research faculty are working hard to study and improve technology that will help patients receive the best possible health care. The article, “…
During a pandemic, we see the true value of our nurses every day. In celebration of National Nurses Week, UF Health asked their leaders to share their own experiences with UF Health nurses and express their gratitude. Dean McDaniel was featured in the video as well, sharing: “It doesn’t…
