UF College of Nursing

✨JOIN US TONIGHT, GATOR NURSING ALUMNI! ✨

We are excited to see all of our alumni this evening at 6 p.m. (EST) as Dean Henderson hosts the first virtual Alumni Town Hall! This town hall serves as a platform where your voices will be heard, your questions answered, and ideas can be shared. Don't miss out!

💻 Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92365364943

Yesterday, DNP student Kevin Cho Tipton hosted U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy during the planting of a mango tree in a Miami-area community garden. Tipton organized the tree planting in recognition of Murthy and his family for their health care contributions to the area. Faculty members Drs. Rene Love and Lakeshia Cousin attended the event in support of Tipton and his leadership. Read more about how our student is modeling what it means to

UF DNP Student Tree Planting Honors U.S. Surgeon General » College of Nursing » University of Florida While receiving the U.S. Surgeon General’s Medallion in 2023 for his efforts during the pandemic, Kevin Cho Tipton, a student in UF’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, extended an invitation to Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to attend a tree planting ceremony in South Florida. Tipton wanted to p...

Congratulations to our wonderful faculty member, Dr. Lakeshia Cousin, on this role! We know you will boldly!

Lakeshia Cousin, Ph.D., APRN, AGPCNP-BC, named assistant director for community outreach and engagement » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida Lakeshia Cousin will also serve as clinical director of the Cancer Center’s mobile mammography unit, set to launch this fall.

✨ We hope our alumni will join us next Wednesday, July 10, at 6 p.m. (EST) as Dean Henderson hosts the first virtual Alumni Town Hall! This town hall serves as a platform where your voices will be heard, your questions answered, and ideas can be shared. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨

💻 Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92365364943

We are honored to announce that Lisa Scarton, a distinguished member of the faculty, has been awarded tenure and promotion. The UF College of Nursing takes great pride in our exceptional faculty who exemplify our values of . We congratulate Dr. Scarton on this significant professional achievement and are honored to have her as part of our team.

Congratulations to faculty member, Dr. Staja Booker, who will be inducted as an American Academy of Nursing Class of 2024 Fellow. The inductees will be recognized for their substantial, sustained and outstanding impact on health and health care at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Washington, DC. This year’s conference theme is “Courageous Transformations Towards an Equitable Future.”

Read more here: https://aannet.org/news/675899/American-Academy-of-Nursing-Announces-the-2024-Class-of-New-Fellows.htm

The Gator Nursing community mourns the loss of Ann Lurie (BSN ‘67) who passed away on June 24 in Chicago. Lurie was a global philanthropist, renowned for her contributions to health care and education all around the world, carrying forward the college’s motto to Care, Lead and Inspire. Lurie was widely recognized, and in 2015, she was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2009, she was named the College of Nursing’s Alumna of the Year and received an Honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from UF.

To read more about Lurie’s incredible impact or to send a condolence to the family, visit https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/06/renowned-philanthropist-ann-lurie-dies/

Friday night in Jacksonville and another group of Accelerated BSN students get their white coats, the symbolic step affirming their readiness for clinical learning. Congratulations!

What a day! The Gainesville Accelerated BSN class of 2025 received their White Coats during a ceremony on Thursday. Students, faculty, family and friends came together to share in this traditional step in a professional nurses career.

Congratulations to the College of Nursing's Accelerated BSN students for completing their next to last clinical rotations. Dr. Bryce Catarelli's clinical group is shown posing on the last day of their rotation in the bone marrow transplant unit UF Health! Next stop is ICU clinical rotations and then graduation in August!

Great News! The College of Nursing recently announced a new round of funding for the Nurse Faculty Loan Repayment (NFLP) program. The loans cover tuition, fees, books and more and are open to PhD and MSN-DNP students intending to become nurse faculty. Up to 85% of the loan can be forgiven. Find out more and apply today! https://go.ufl.edu/k1yp5k4

On Friday, the UF Health Jacksonville Nursing Research Annual Symposium featured dozens of participants, celebrating advancements in nursing education, practice, research and innovation. Nursing professionals, researchers, educators and stakeholders united to share and present ideas that will ultimately translate into excellence in patient care.

Dr. Karen Reed, faculty member, continues her Southeast Asia summer adventure in Hanoi, Vietnam at Vin University preparing students to take the NCLEX. Reed is working with the first group ever to take the exam. She also will hold workshops for clinical preceptors to help train students in the clinical setting and will help with plans to start a graduate program at the university.

Keeping skills sharp was the order of the day for the 2024 cohort of Accelerated BSN students on Thursday. About 80 students participated in a workforce readiness event in the HPNP Auditorium where several skills stations, led by UF Health nurses and College of Nursing faculty members, focused on procedures the students will likely see during their upcoming ICU rotations with UF Health.

alumni, join Dean Shakira Henderson on July 10 for a virtual Town Hall session. Filled with transparency, collaboration and community engagement, this Town Hall is just the beginning of an incredible journey fueled by Dean Henderson's unwavering commitment to caring for people. This is not just a forum but a platform where your voices will be heard, your questions answered and ideas shared. Get ready to dive in and be part of something truly special. We can't wait to see you there!

Event Details:

🔸 Date: Wednesday, July 10
🔹Time: 6 p.m. EST
🔸Location: Zoom | https://ufl.zoom.us/j/92365364943

The fun continues with the UF Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)! Today, all 80 students visited the College of Nursing’s Kirbo Innovation and Learning Lab to have a “Closer Look” at nursing as a profession. Participants got hands-on with a nursing escape room, as well as learning new skills, such as CPR, airway and cardiac assessments. We hope today’s experience opened new doors for these freshmen and sophomores to pursue nursing and to . 🩺🥼💙

Gator Nursing alumni and friends are invited to honor and memorialize cherished College of Nursing faculty member, Dr. Teresa Bruney, who recently passed away. As a nurse, friend, mentor and , Dr. Bruney touched the lives of many and left an indelible mark on our community.

By contributing to a memorial brick in Dr. Bruney’s memory, you can help commemorate her extraordinary contributions. This brick will serve as a lasting tribute, reminding all who pass the College of Nursing’s courtyard of Dr. Bruney’s meaningful and enduring legacy.

Any amount raised that exceeds our goal will be added to the North Florida Doctoral Consortium, a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting doctoral education efforts at the UF College of Nursing, furthering Dr. Bruney’s commitment to nursing education and support for future Gator Nurses.

Join us in celebrating her life and legacy by contributing to this meaningful campaign. Your donation will not only honor her memory but also support the next generation of Gator Nurses she cared so deeply about.

Give now: https://go.ufl.edu/bruney

We are incredibly proud of faculty member Karen Reed, who is making a significant impact at the Kampot Regional Training Centre in Cambodia. Since 2012, she has dedicated her time to teaching nursing students and was the US Fulbright Scholar in 2013-2014. Dr. Reed’s innovative teaching methods, using flip charts and markers, help overcome the challenges of limited resources and language barriers. Her dedication and the students' enthusiasm truly shine through in her work.

Thank you for making a difference and teaching the world to .

Congratulations to faculty member Dr. Star Booker for her recent $1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study ways of helping Black elders suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain. Her study will advance the knowledge of culturally specific pain self-management strategies and is a testament to the College of Nursing's efforts to seek innovative solutions to improve quality of life.

Star Booker Receives $1 Million NIH Grant for Pain Study » College of Nursing » University of Florida Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, recently received a $1 million National Institutes of Health grant investigating a pain self-management intervention that encourages behavioral changes in older Black participants. The study, funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research, is titled: “Testin...

What an exciting start to the University of Florida Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) with today’s opening ceremony! SHPEP provides free summer enrichment, boosting academic proficiency and enhancing career development for freshmen and sophomores aiming for health professions schools. Here’s to a fantastic summer ahead! We are thrilled to welcome these passionate students, especially those interested in nursing, as they embark on their journey to becoming health care heroes. 🥼🩺🩵🐊

A special thank you to our alumni for joining us at the Meet the Dean event in Jacksonville, FL last night! It was fantastic to reconnect and hear about Dean Henderson's exciting visions for both our college our Jacksonville campus. We hope everyone had a wonderful evening, and we can't wait to see you at future events! 🐊💙

Each year, the College of Nursing hosts its White Coat Ceremony, symbolizing our commitment to patient-centered care and excellence in nursing practice. This cherished tradition marks the first time new Gator Nursing students will don their white coats.

Your philanthropic contribution supports UF College of Nursing students on their journey to become compassionate caregivers and leaders in health care. With a gift of $35 or more, you can sponsor a white coat for a new Gator Nursing student. Your gift will serve as a symbol of encouragement, motivating students who seek to Care, Lead, and Inspire in their distinguished profession. 🧡🥼💙

Make your gift today: https://affinitygiving.ufl.edu/campaigns/con-white-coat-campaign-2024/?appeal_id=66423ddfe3f9a5247969aa76

ABSN students take each other's blood pressure during the health assessment and vital signs lab on Thursday during their first week of classes.

Check out the latest edition of The Gator Nurse, available online for everyone! Our cover story highlights Dean Shakira Henderson and her journey from the Caribbean island of Dominica to becoming the sixth dean at the UF College of Nursing. We also look at the Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Conference and awards. Stay updated on the latest scholarship news and how the college did during the annual Gator Nation Giving Day. Don't forget to check out the latest accomplishments from our faculty and alumni. https://go.ufl.edu/omop7n4

Congratulations to Dr. Debra Lyon on her selection as a UF Research Foundation Professor.

Lyon Selected UF Research Foundation Professor » College of Nursing » University of Florida The College of Nursing’s Debra Lyon, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAP, FAAN, was selected as a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor for 2024. “UFRF Professors earn significant grants, publish in the leading journals in their field, hold university leadership positions and contribute to th...

Exciting day for our new ABSN students! Today, they dove into hands-on learning with two crucial sessions:

🔸 Mastered specific hand-washing techniques with the help of Glo Germ to ensure the highest standards of hygiene.

🔹 Had an interactive "Meet the Manikin" session, where they were introduced to our training manikin and learned essential protocols and techniques.

Your journey to excellence in health care starts here!

Today, we mourn the loss of Gator Nurse Dr. Teresa Bruney, a cherished faculty member who passed away on May 2nd after bravely battling illness for a year. Dr. Bruney's impact on pediatric care and the College of Nursing is immeasurable. Her dedication and expertise will continue to inspire us. Our thoughts are with her loved ones during this difficult time.

Last week we had the honor of pinning our incredible undergraduate students! Join us in commemorating this milestone with the official photos from the recognition ceremony! (Part 2)

📸 Credit: Nate Guidry, UF Health Communications

Last week we had the honor of pinning our incredible undergraduate students! Join us in commemorating this milestone with the official photos from the recognition ceremony! (Part 1)

📸 Credit: Nate Guidry, UF Health Communications