By Carlos E. Medina Death, terror and anxiety might sound like ingredients for the perfect Halloween haunted house, but they are also the focus of a serious study on the meaning of life. This spooky season, as ghosts, goblins and plastic skeletons pop up on lawns across the country,…
By Carlos E. Medina The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated a milestone moment on Oct. 23, when more than 220 nursing students donned their white coats during a ceremony held for the first time at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The move to the O’Connell Center marked…
By Hwayoung Cho, PhD, RN Have you ever clicked the wrong button in an electronic health record, hesitated while using a mobile health app, or struggled to find the right field in another clinical system? Or maybe you’ve paused for a moment while programming a smart infusion pump, unsure…
The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program again leads Florida, earning the No. 1 spot in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. The BSN program has topped state rankings for five consecutive years, ranking No. 23 among public universities and…
Nurses Are Leading the Conversation on Responsible AI Nurses are natural innovators. They work tirelessly to use the cutting edge of technology for better health outcomes, whether they are supporting individual patient encounters, leading system changes or advancing precision environmental health. But they cannot champion environmental health while ignoring…
In a recent blog post, we explored how treating AI like a junior teammate rather than a static tool helps nurses get the most out of generative AI. When we guide, question and validate these systems, they can amplify our thinking, reduce cognitive load and spark new ideas. But…
By Lisiane Pruinelli Imagine if nurses could anticipate environmental risks people face, not after symptoms appear, but before. This is the promise of precision environmental health — an emerging field that integrates environmental exposure data with personal health characteristics to generate real-time, individualized insights. It moves us from vague public health…
In a special video message for National Nurses Week, Shakira Henderson, PhD, DNP, MS, MPH, EMBA, IBCLC, RNC-NIC, College of Nursing Dean and UF Health Chief Nursing Executive, shares her appreciation for the dedication, compassion and leadership shown by nurses every day. Click here to watch…
While University of Florida College of Nursing student Caroline Schapansky wears many hats — beauty queen, nursing student and student senator — they all align with a shared purpose: advocating for and uplifting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “At the heart of everything I do, whether it’s nursing,…
By Raga Bjarnadottir The team at FloGatorAI is dedicated to showcasing important work and highlighting expertise, particularly related to the application of Artificial Intelligence-driven projects that improve clinical care. A key aspect of improving care is successfully navigating the fast-evolving landscape of health care education and how we incorporate…
