As the nation recognizes National Nurses Week, the University of Florida College of Nursing is highlighting the evolving role of nurses and the responsibility of preparing the next generation of the profession. For faculty like Associate Professor Jennifer Dungan, PhD, MSN, BSN, that responsibility carries both opportunity and weight.
Brooke Landess, a recent Traditional BSN graduate, remembered the quiet hum of medical equipment in her grandparents’ home, an early introduction to what it meant to care for others. Long before entering a hospital as a nursing student, she learned how to listen, anticipate needs and provide comfort during uncertain…
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. This week, we celebrate the empathy, teamwork and excellence our nurses bring to patient care every day. The American Nurses Association’s 2026 theme, “The Power of Nurses,” recognizes the strength and influence nurses have in shaping health care and improving lives. To highlight that…
Oncology nurses are the lifeblood of cancer care, providing indispensable support for patients and families as they navigate the physical and emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Oncology nurses are also educators and innovators, serving as trusted resources and working at the forefront of new cancer treatments.
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated 10 years of its Jacksonville campus Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program on April 30, highlighting a decade of expanded access to nursing education, workforce development and community impact across Northeast Florida. The event comes as the college also celebrates two…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated its Bachelor of Science in Nursing Class of 2026 during its spring Pinning and Recognition Ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates as they prepare to enter the profession as professional nurses. Sponsored by the College of Nursing Alumni Board, the annual ceremony…
The University of Florida College of Nursing celebrated a new tradition during spring commencement with its inaugural Florence Nightingale Doctoral Lamp Lighting Ceremony, honoring Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of nursing leadership. Held as a symbolic recognition of advanced…
Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, associate professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing, was named a 2026 University of Florida Research Foundation Professor in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research and scholarship. The UFRF Professorship honors faculty members who have established a strong record…
By Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, MSc, RN, FAMIA, FAAN Since FloGatorAI’s launch in 2024, we have talked a lot about what artificial intelligence (AI) can do to help nursing and health care. We have explored how it can potentially support clinical decision-making, reduce documentation burden and expand access to knowledge.
The 2026 Gator100 list, featuring some of the fastest-growing businesses led by University of Florida alumni, included companies headed by UF College of Nursing graduates, highlighting the college’s expanding influence in entrepreneurship and health care innovation. Established more than a decade ago by the UF Alumni Association, the Gator100…
