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Lucero Appointed to National Post with Agency for Healthcare Quality

Associate Professor Robert Lucero, PhD, RN, FAAN, has been appointed as a standing member of the Health Information Technology Research (HITR) study section for the Agency for Healthcare Quality. This is a three-year appointment where he will serve as a reviewer of grant proposals to support research and training to…

Keenan Elected Chair of AAN Informatics Panel

Gail Keenan Gail Keenan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Annabel Davis Jenks Endowed Professor for Teaching and Research in Clinical Nursing Excellence, was elected as the co‐chair of the American Academy of Nursing’s Informatics and Technology Expert Panel. The Expert Panel on Informatics and Technology gathers health policy data and information advises…

Our 60th Anniversary: A Tribute to how Gator Nurses INSPIRE

As the College celebrates its 60th anniversary, we devote time to celebrating each concept in our tri-part motto: CARE. LEAD. INSPIRE. Here is the third of several videos highlighting these concepts, focusing on INSPIRE. Our students, faculty, graduates and supporters INSPIRE those around them whether it is their patients, colleagues,…

Dean Anna McDaniel named Linda Harman Aiken Professor

Dean Anna McDaniel presents alumna Linda Harman Aiken with the Dorothy Smith Legacy Award in February 2016. University of Florida College of Nursing Dean Anna M. McDaniel, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, has been named the Linda Harman Aiken Professor. Alumna Linda Aiken, Ph.D., R.N., announced a $1 million gift in…

DNP Student Receives National Scholarship

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Jannae White was selected as the recipient of the Dr. Linda Burnes‐Bolton Scholarship from the National Black Nurses Association. The scholarship is based on scholastic achievement and leadership with a financial need for those pursuing a specific area of nursing practice. Jannae is a…

Our 60th Anniversary: A Tribute to how Gator Nurses LEAD

As the College celebrates its 60th anniversary, we devote time to celebrating each concept in our tri-part motto: CARE. LEAD. INSPIRE. Here is the second of several videos highlighting these concepts, focusing on LEAD. Our students, faculty, graduates and supporters LEAD in every part of health care, whether as CEO’s…

Parker Elected as Fellow of American Academy of Nursing

Clinical Associate Professor Leslie Parker, Ph.D., A.R.N.P., from the University of Florida College of Nursing was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She will be officially honored as a fellow at the American Academy of Nursing’s annual conference in October. The academy honors individuals who have…

Diana Wilkie works to bring palliative care to forefront

Diana Wilkie, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, Prairieview Trust-Earl and Margo Powers Endowed Professor, College of Nursing Diana Wilkie firmly believes that palliative care isn’t only for people with life-threatening illnesses. While some associate palliative care primarily with end-of-life care, she says it should be available to anyone suffering from pain.