Katelyn Watts never thought that in just three months her graduate student project would rescue several human trafficking victims, capture accused traffickers, and become part of a hospital system’s screening process. Watts, a recent Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate from the University of Florida College of Nursing, said she is…
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…
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…
Courtney Rodriguez-Cayro, a UF Health nurse and UF College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice student, believed lax patient oral hygiene standards were responsible for an increase in cases of pneumonia. A study she helped design setting formal oral care protocols in one unit, saw a drop in cases and…
Service comes in many forms — whether that is serving one’s country or serving patients. University of Florida College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program (DNP) student Kevin Cho Tipton has had to balance these commitments as he aspires to embody what it means to be a Gator Nurse.
This summer, Gator Nurses soaked up more than the sun, they also acted as sponges of knowledge to learn how to best serve their community. Dr. Dyal with her 2023 cohort. Thanks to an initiative started by UF Nursing faculty years ago, the graduating class of each Bachelor of Science…
Gainesville Campus Awardees Congratulations to our Gainesville and Jacksonville Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing students for participating in Moffit Cancer Center Nurse Residency and scholarship program! These students will receive a $20,600 scholarship, contingent on their pledge to sign a 24-month employment commitment with Moffitt. Jacksonville Campus Awardees After…
UF College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice program students graduating within the current calendar year were asked to submit a nomination for DNP Student Awards. Each of the awards highlights the exceptional achievements and qualities of graduating DNP students in various areas. Whether it’s advancing…
Gator Nurses swam with the sharks in an all-new experience that put their health care innovation skills to the test. The College of Nursing recently held its first ever research “Shark Tank” to give Gator Nurses a chance to design and present their own inventions that could be used to…
With graduation and her first full-time nursing job on the horizon, Class of 2023 BSN senior Victoria Hammond believed there was still some time to make her and her fellow students even more prepared for what lies ahead in their careers. BSN senior Riley Swanson tests her interviewing skills with…
