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BSN program rises in national rankings

The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program continues to lead the way in nursing education, achieving an exciting rise in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings. UF’s BSN is once again ranked No. 1 in Florida and has broken into the…

A farewell send off fit for a Dean

In honor of our beloved College of Nursing Dean of ten years, Dean Anna M. McDaniel, the following video was created for her farewell celebration to highlight the countless lives she has touched, the innovations she has brought and the indelible mark she leaves on our hearts.

Larry Siegel (BSN 2007, MSN 2008) Recognized as Gator 100

Through the Gator100, Gator Nurse Larry Siegel (BSN 2007, MSN 2008) is among an elite group of 100 of the fastest-growing Gator-owned or Gator-led businesses in the world. The Gator100 recognizes successful UF alumni business owners and entrepreneurs through an annual awards ceremony hosted by the UF Alumni Association.

Spring 2023 Gainesville Gator Nurse Gathering

A special thank you to all who attended our spring 2023 Gainesville Gator Nurse Gathering – which was a special one as it was the last for Dean McDaniel before she steps down to a full faculty role at the end of June! During the gathering, Dean McDaniel proudly…

Gator Nurse, Diane McLaughlin, recognized as a 40 Under 40 Nominee.

Diane McLaughlin is an acute care nurse practitioner at UF Health Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic Florida.  She specializes in the field of neurocritical care and is a world expert and international speaker on topics such as stroke, advanced practice provider (APP) training and point-of-care ultrasound.  …

Building blocks for the future

How an honorary Gator Nurse and faculty member saved UF Nursing history. Jodi Irving At 82-years-old, Jodi Irving describes herself as a piece of the UF College of Nursing’s history. Since first teaching at the College of Nursing in 1965, she has worked with the college’s five deans and has…

Gator Nurse wins spot in prestigious research program

Congratulations are in order for BSN junior Alessia Rosa! She was recently admitted as a member of the University Scholars Program at the University of Florida, a highly selective program introducing undergraduate students to the exciting world of research. Rosa joins just 200 students selected to work-one-on-one with a faculty…