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Elevate 2029 | 2025-29 Strategic Plan

The College of Nursing is in an exciting moment of transition and development. The induction of Dr. Shakira Henderson as the college’s sixth dean in January 2024 provides the perfect time to re-evaluate goals and strategies and position the college to lead the field of nursing.

Bringing Visibility to the Nursing Profession through Data

  By Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN Nursing-generated data holds immense potential to transform patient care, research, and health care system operations. At the point of care, these data can inform real-time clinical decisions, enhance patient safety, and improve outcomes. For example, the analysis of detailed standardized nursing care plans can…

Ann Horgas Appointed Executive Associate Dean

The University of Florida College of Nursing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, to the position of executive associate dean. Horgas, who has served as the interim executive associate dean since February, has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the college’s…

Happy Holidays from Dean Henderson

In this video, Dean Henderson wishes the Gator Nursing community a happy holiday season and expresses gratitude for our many accomplishments together.

AI-Powered Avatars Transform Training for Nurse Practitioners and Dentists

  By Carlos Medina  When Michael Bumbach, Ph.D., APRN, started his career as a nurse practitioner in the emergency room, he was petrified during his first consultations with specialists. It was something the UF College of Nursing clinical assistant professor had never practiced in school.  Because this experience…