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…
When Bob Oetter talks about his late wife, Judy, his voice softens and a smile finds its way in. He talks about her the way people do when love is still very close — with affection, gratitude and a quiet awe for who she was and how deeply she cared…
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.
By Tamara G. R. Macieira, PhD, RN, and Bryce Catarelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how care is delivered and experienced. While AI holds tremendous potential to reduce documentation burden and enhance patient-centered care, its integration requires careful consideration of…
The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second annual Icemen event marked the first time the College of Nursing invited other UF Health Science Center colleges to participate, expanding the reach and impact…
Born at just 30 weeks and weighing 2 pounds, 7 ounces, María José Cobos Moreno, a student in the Traditional BSN Program at the University of Florida, began life fighting. Alongside her twin sister, Cobos Moreno spent more than 40 days in a neonatal intensive care unit, relying on the skill,…
On Jan. 30, 2026, nursing leaders, scholars and professionals from across the state gathered at the J. Wayne Reitz Union for the 2026 Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Conference, marking a historic moment for the UF College of Nursing. Centered on the theme “Innovative Leadership in Nursing: Boldly Advancing the Future…
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 A delegation of nursing and computer science faculty and graduate students from the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL) in Brazil recently visited the University of Florida, deepening a growing international collaboration centered on nursing informatics, artificial intelligence and innovation in primary care. The group is part…
