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AI and Nursing Collaborations Have Potential to Bridge Borders  

  Tamara Macieira with members of Sao Paulo University during a recent outreach visit to Brazil UF Nursing Assistant Professor Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN, recently completed an outreach visit to two prestigious Brazilian universities. While there, she discussed the future of nursing, artificial intelligence, and health care innovation with students…

Four UF Nursing Faculty Members honored with Florida Nurses Association Icon Awards

  Four UF College of Nursing faculty members were honored with Florida Nurses Association Icon Awards during the FNA Annual Membership Assembly on Nov. 21.   The awards recognized excellence in various aspects of nursing practice, research and education, celebrating the contributions made to the profession.  This marks the second consecutive…

Incorporating Nursing Experience into Nursing Informatics

I am Hwayoung Cho, an assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing. It’s an honor to share how my nursing experience sparked my interest in using technology — specifically artificial intelligence and nursing informatics — to reduce health care disparities and promote positive health outcomes. Twenty years…

Calling all Gator Nurses – Apply to Gator100 Today!

UF alumni are behind some of the fastest-growing businesses worldwide, and the Gator100 celebrates these achievements by honoring Gator-led companies and inviting honorees back to campus for an unforgettable two-day experience.

A Legacy of UF Nursing Leadership: Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week

Imagine embarking on a mission that would transform one of the cornerstones of American health care: The role of the family doctor.   That was the challenge University of Florida College of Nursing professor David Williams, MSN, PhD, faced more than 40 years ago when spearheading the creation…

Star Booker Inducted as an American Academy of Nursing Fellow

Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, was inducted as a fellow to the American Academy of Nursing during the annual Health Policy Conference recently in Washington, DC.  The inductees were recognized for their substantial and sustained impact on health and health care. Booker,…

Dean Shakira Henderson Appointed to UF Presidential Search Advisory Committee

Dr. Shakira Henderson joins the UF College of Nursing as the sixth dean. Mori Hosseini, the chairman of the UF Board of Trustees recently announced the appointment of the members of the University of Florida Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Among the 14 members of the committee is College of Nursing…