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…
A new study from the University of Florida College of Nursing and UF Health sheds light on the challenges new graduate nurses face as they enter the workforce — particularly those entering high-pressure settings like intensive care units and emergency departments. The study was recently published in…
Bryce Catarelli, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, considers herself a Gator Nurse through and through. The double Gator — who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from UF — was honored to be selected as one…
The University of Florida College of Nursing will receive $3 million to help address the state’s nursing shortage. These funds — $1.5 million from Florida’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education program matched by $1.5 million from UF Health — will support 50 nursing scholarships, lab upgrades, faculty recruitment and retention…
By Tamara Macieira and Hwayoung Cho Nurses are widely known for their caring contributions, but what is the economic value of nursing? What is their role in the growing data economy that fuels AI advancements? These were among the topics explored at the 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing and…
The college’s faculty and staff awards recognize those whose work has made a meaningful impact on others while upholding the college’s founding principles. Take a moment to identify those who meet and exceed these standards and nominate.
The 2025 Florida Center for Nursing Education Symposium, co-hosted by the University of Florida College of Nursing, kicked off on Friday at the UF Hilton in Gainesville, drawing almost 1,000 health care professionals, educators and nursing students from across the state both online and in person. This year’s event, themed…
The 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics Symposium was a resounding success! The bi-yearly lectureship series brought together experts and innovators to explore the vital intersection of nursing, data science, implementation science and clinical practice. Thanks to the generous gift made by Bill and Patti Alcorn in honor of…
By Lisiane Pruinelli and Molly K. McCarthy Over the past few months, I’ve engaged in conversations about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and nursing at the NAILCollab meeting in Switzerland, the AI in Nursing workshop at UPenn, and the AI & Nursing Think-Tank hosted by American Organization for…
