Application Window opens summer 2026
Gator Nurse Student Ambassador Program
Gator Nurse ambassadors serve as the CON’s premier student liaisons.
Introduction
The Gator Nurse Ambassador Program (GNAP) consists of student volunteers from all programs (undergraduate and graduate) whose primary role is to assist the College of Nursing (CON), the Office of Communications, the Office of Advancement, and the Offices of Student Services in providing the following:
- Participate in recruitment programs for the CON when needed
- Host current and potential donors and prominent leaders in health care who visit the CON
- Make thank-you calls/write thank-you cards to donors
- Work with the Office of Advancement and the Office of Student Services on special events, such as Career Fair, Pinning Ceremony, Commencement, Donor Recognition Events and Alumni Reunion.
Gator Nurse ambassadors serve as the CON’s premier student liaisons. They will interface with students currently enrolled in the CON programs as well as prospective students. Serving as a Gator Nurse ambassador will afford these select students the opportunity to engage in outreach activities sponsored by the CON, health care delivery partners, and the local community at large. All ambassadors are supervised by the Office of Advancement.
All University of Florida College of Nursing students (Gainesville and Jacksonville campuses) can apply for a student ambassador position.
Mission Statement
The Gator Nurse Ambassador Program is a dynamic team of leaders dedicated to serving the UF College of Nursing, its alumni and current students. By encouraging enthusiasm, commitment and college participation from our members, we represent and promote the CON to prospective students and guests, current students, alumni and donors. We work closely with the Offices of Academic and Student Affairs and the Office of Advancement to provide service to the UF College of Nursing. Our goal is to maintain the integrity of the College by creating a positive first and lasting impression.
Selection Process
The students selected as Gator Nurse Ambassadors must complete the GNAP application. Nominations may also be submitted by the Associate Dean for Student Affairs or a faculty member. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for any student wishing to be considered as an Ambassador. Applicants must be outgoing and friendly, enjoy meeting people, and be willing to give their time to be a part of the CON’s student leadership team.
GNAP Requirements
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.25
- Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be courteous and professional
- Remain active for two consecutive semesters
- Complete at least two events per semester (including Reunion Weekend in the fall, and either Kobb Informatics Symposium or Dorothy M. Smith Leadership Conference in the spring)
- Write donor thank you cards during each semester
Questions?
Contact the GNAP coordinator:
Yancy J Lawrence
Apply
To apply to be a Gator Nurse Ambassador, you must be a current College of Nursing student. Current Gator Nurse Ambassador students will automatically renew as ambassadors unless you email us to indicate that you no longer wish to participate.
Selection Process
The students who wish to be selected as Gator Nurse ambassadors must complete the GNAP application. The associate dean may also submit nominations for student services or a faculty member. A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required for any student wishing to be considered an ambassador. Applicants must be outgoing and friendly, enjoy meeting people, and be willing to give of their time to be a part of the CON’s student leadership team.
*Application window opens Summer 2026.