Nursing News Feed/health/nursing/news/Recent posts from Nursing Newsen-usFri, 19 Sep 2025 16:16:52 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Alumna honored with Distinguished Service Award/health/nursing/news/2025/quigley-alumna-award.aspxTwo-time °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing alumna Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN, has been recognized for a lifetime of service over her 50 years of nursing.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:05:47 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Alumna honored with Distinguished Service AwardTwo-time °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing alumna Patricia A. Quigley, PhD, APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN, has been recognized for a lifetime of service over her 50 years of nursing.Pat Quigley/health/nursing/news/2025/quigley-alumna-award.aspxAlumni,Current NewsTwo alumni receive national recognition for research/health/nursing/news/2025/acg-app-research-award.aspxTwo alumni from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing are being recognized for their clinical research in the field of gastroenterology on the national stage.Taylor Clark, Amanda ElendMon, 08 Sep 2025 09:12:37 Two alumni receive national recognition for researchTwo alumni from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing are being recognized for their clinical research in the field of gastroenterology on the national stage.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2025/acg-app-research-award.aspxAlumni,Awards & Accolades,Current NewsBrad Close brings pain management to rural mountain communities/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-brad-close.aspxThanks to the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship, Brad Close is helping patients live pain-free in a mountainous community often isolated by inclement weather.Taylor Clark, Amanda ElendFri, 05 Sep 2025 10:01:27 Brad Close brings pain management to rural mountain communitiesThanks to the Advanced Pain Management Fellowship, Brad Close is helping patients live pain-free in a mountainous community often isolated by inclement weather.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-brad-close.aspxAlumni,Current NewsBishop-Parker Foundation grant advances hands-on training nursing students in Sarasota/health/nursing/news/2025/bishop-parker-foundation-grant-advances-handson-training-for-nursing-students.aspxThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been awarded a $74,365 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to upgrade its nursing simulation lab and instructional resources on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:26:06 Bishop-Parker Foundation grant advances hands-on training nursing students in SarasotaThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been awarded a $74,365 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to upgrade its nursing simulation lab and instructional resources on the Sarasota-Manatee campus.Nursing student listening to manikin's lungs/health/nursing/news/2025/bishop-parker-foundation-grant-advances-handson-training-for-nursing-students.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Simulation Lab NewsFour faculty represent °®¶¹´«Ã½ at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference/health/nursing/news/2025/aanp-nat-con.aspxFour faculty members represented the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing on the national stage at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. One was awarded the status of Fellow of the AANP.Taylor Clark, Amanda ElendWed, 13 Aug 2025 15:30:49 Four faculty represent °®¶¹´«Ã½ at American Association of Nurse Practitioners National ConferenceFour faculty members represented the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing on the national stage at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference. One was awarded the status of Fellow of the AANP.Catherine Nadeau, DNP, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN; Melissa Bogle, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAANP; Andrea Efre, DNP, APRN, ANP, FNP-BC; and Duellyn Pandis, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CTM, AFTM, FCPS, FAANP/health/nursing/news/2025/aanp-nat-con.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current NewsNew graduate joins grandmother as second Bull Nurse in the family/health/nursing/news/2025/alyssa-following-footsteps.aspxAlyssa Nord just became the second Bull Nurse in her family, following the footsteps of her grandmother who earned her Nurse Practitioner degree from the college in 1986.Taylor ClarkFri, 08 Aug 2025 15:30:49 New graduate joins grandmother as second Bull Nurse in the familyAlyssa Nord just became the second Bull Nurse in her family, following the footsteps of her grandmother who earned her Nurse Practitioner degree from the college in 1986.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/alyssa-following-footsteps.aspxAlumni,Current News°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Alumna implements efficiency initiative at Tampa General Hospital/health/nursing/news/2025/bhakti-wins-tgh-challege.aspxCollege of Nursing alumna, Bhakti Panchal, is being recognized by her employer, TGH, for an idea to make patient flow more efficient across the hospital system.Taylor Clark, Amanda ElendTue, 05 Aug 2025 10:42:35 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Alumna implements efficiency initiative at Tampa General HospitalCollege of Nursing alumna, Bhakti Panchal, is being recognized by her employer, TGH, for an idea to make patient flow more efficient across the hospital system.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/bhakti-wins-tgh-challege.aspxAlumni,Current NewsStaying on the cutting edge through Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and helping future Fellows do the same/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-ben-campbell.aspxBen Campbell is a CRANA, fellowship trained with the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Advanced Pain Management Fellowship who now assists with the program as a clinical coordinatorTaylor Clark, Amanda ElendThu, 31 Jul 2025 09:36:02 Staying on the cutting edge through Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and helping future Fellows do the sameBen Campbell is a CRANA, fellowship trained with the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Advanced Pain Management Fellowship who now assists with the program as a clinical coordinator°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-ben-campbell.aspxAlumni,Current News°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence Designation/health/nursing/news/2025/nln-coe-2025.aspxThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing.Audrey HoltzmanThu, 24 Jul 2025 17:34:50 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Earns 2025 National Center of Excellence DesignationThe University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been named a 2025 Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing.°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing graduates at the Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony/health/nursing/news/2025/nln-coe-2025.aspxAlumni,Awards & Accolades,Current News,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Public Notice on Accreditation/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-con-public-notice-on-accreditation.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing will undergo a CCNE accreditation site visit for its Post-Graduate APRN Certification programs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2025. As part of the process, CCNE invites written third-party comments by Sept. 8, 2025.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 17:37:44 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Public Notice on AccreditationThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing will undergo a CCNE accreditation site visit for its Post-Graduate APRN Certification programs from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2025. As part of the process, CCNE invites written third-party comments by Sept. 8, 2025.Exterior View – °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-con-public-notice-on-accreditation.aspxCurrent NewsAdvanced Pain Management Fellow fills treatment gaps at three rural locations/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-matt-bednarchik.aspxThis CRNA went through the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and now shows the need for more certified pain management specialists by working at three different rural locations.Taylor ClarkMon, 30 Jun 2025 14:57:42 Advanced Pain Management Fellow fills treatment gaps at three rural locationsThis CRNA went through the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Advanced Pain Management Fellowship and now shows the need for more certified pain management specialists by working at three different rural locations.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-series-matt-bednarchik.aspxCurrent NewsFour faculty receive promotions/health/nursing/news/2025/faculty-promotions.aspxAs the college continues to expand, members of our faculty are growing through well-deserved promotions within the college as well.Taylor ClarkThu, 26 Jun 2025 14:06:57 Four faculty receive promotionsAs the college continues to expand, members of our faculty are growing through well-deserved promotions within the college as well.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/faculty-promotions.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Associate Professor and Executive Director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Center for Nursing named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing/health/nursing/news/2025/letourneau-faan.aspxRayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, executive director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Center for Nursing and associate professor at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:35:16 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Associate Professor and Executive Director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Center for Nursing named Fellow of the American Academy of NursingRayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, executive director of the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Center for Nursing and associate professor at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/letourneau-faan.aspxCurrent News°®¶¹´«Ã½ and Pepin Family Foundation introduce local teens to nursing/health/nursing/news/2025/pepin-week.aspxFor the third consecutive year, the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing and Pepin Family Foundation teamed up to provide local high school students with first hand nursing experience. The Pepin Family °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Pathway Summer Program is made possible by funds from the Pepin Family Foundation.Taylor ClarkMon, 16 Jun 2025 13:23:30 °®¶¹´«Ã½ and Pepin Family Foundation introduce local teens to nursingFor the third consecutive year, the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing and Pepin Family Foundation teamed up to provide local high school students with first hand nursing experience. The Pepin Family °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Pathway Summer Program is made possible by funds from the Pepin Family Foundation.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/pepin-week.aspxCurrent News,PartnershipsElizabeth Remo wins The DAISY Award for Outstanding Nurse Educator/health/nursing/news/2025/remo-daisy-award.aspxElizabeth Remo was recognized with the DAISY Award for Nurse Educator at the 2025 College of Nursing Spring Fling.Taylor ClarkMon, 09 Jun 2025 13:18:42 Elizabeth Remo wins The DAISY Award for Outstanding Nurse EducatorElizabeth Remo was recognized with the DAISY Award for Nurse Educator at the 2025 College of Nursing Spring Fling.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/remo-daisy-award.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current NewsCollege of Nursing celebrates big wins from the academic year at 2025 Spring Fling/health/nursing/news/2025/spring-fling-25.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing had some big wins to celebrate at Spring Fling 2025!Taylor ClarkWed, 04 Jun 2025 16:33:51 College of Nursing celebrates big wins from the academic year at 2025 Spring FlingThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing had some big wins to celebrate at Spring Fling 2025!°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Spring Fling 2025/health/nursing/news/2025/spring-fling-25.aspxCurrent NewsA look inside disaster simulation at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing/health/nursing/news/2025/disaster-sim-may-25.aspxTake a look inside the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Simulation Lab where students just completed national disaster simulation training.Taylor ClarkTue, 13 May 2025 10:32:30 A look inside disaster simulation at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of NursingTake a look inside the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Simulation Lab where students just completed national disaster simulation training.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/disaster-sim-may-25.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Simulation Lab News°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing pins the largest graduating class in college history/health/nursing/news/2025/largest-pinning-ceremony-sp25.aspxThe class of 2025 was the largest in college history at 247 students.Taylor ClarkFri, 09 May 2025 13:41:10 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing pins the largest graduating class in college historyThe class of 2025 was the largest in college history at 247 students.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/largest-pinning-ceremony-sp25.aspxAlumni,Awards & Accolades,Current News,Student SuccessPersistence and adaptability leads nursing student across graduation stage/health/nursing/news/2025/tai-diep-road-to-grad.aspxTai Diep is about to graduate from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing. It wasn't easy for him, and his path to the graduation stage took some unexpected turns before he could call himself a Bull Nurse.Mon, 05 May 2025 13:49:51 Persistence and adaptability leads nursing student across graduation stageTai Diep is about to graduate from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing. It wasn't easy for him, and his path to the graduation stage took some unexpected turns before he could call himself a Bull Nurse.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/tai-diep-road-to-grad.aspxAlumni,Current News,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing unveils SHINE Science Center to power discovery and innovation/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.Mon, 05 May 2025 09:33:01 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing unveils SHINE Science Center to power discovery and innovationThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxCurrent News,Research°®¶¹´«Ã½ Advanced Pain Management Fellowship changes patient care across the U.S. and beyond/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-management-fellowship-impact.aspxThe Advance Pain Management Fellowship at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing is training a generation of CRNAs equipped to tackle pain in the communities that need it the most.Taylor ClarkThu, 01 May 2025 15:54:47 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Advanced Pain Management Fellowship changes patient care across the U.S. and beyondThe Advance Pain Management Fellowship at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing is training a generation of CRNAs equipped to tackle pain in the communities that need it the most.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/pain-management-fellowship-impact.aspxAlumni,Current News,Student SuccessNew grant funding from °®¶¹´«Ã½ Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine program/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxVictoria Marshall, PhD, RN has been awarded a large grant from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Department of Health that will help senior patients understand their oral cancer medications in a way they didn't have before.Taylor ClarkMon, 28 Apr 2025 11:53:01 New grant funding from °®¶¹´«Ã½ Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine programVictoria Marshall, PhD, RN has been awarded a large grant from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Department of Health that will help senior patients understand their oral cancer medications in a way they didn't have before.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxCurrent News,ResearchNational competition redefines possibilities for future bull nurse/health/nursing/news/2025/clarion-case-competition-tristan.aspxTristan Heck represented the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing on the national stage at the National Clarion Case Competition. The experience gave him a whole new perspective on the role nurses play in healthcare.Taylor ClarkTue, 22 Apr 2025 09:53:57 National competition redefines possibilities for future bull nurseTristan Heck represented the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing on the national stage at the National Clarion Case Competition. The experience gave him a whole new perspective on the role nurses play in healthcare.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/clarion-case-competition-tristan.aspxCurrent News,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing student leads with purpose at national conference/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-student-shares-transformative-journey-through-nsa-leadership-and-conference.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Student, Emily Morris, shares how her involvement in the Nursing Student Association helped her get the most out of the program and brought new opportunities like attending a nationwide conference.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:05:24 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing student leads with purpose at national conference°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Student, Emily Morris, shares how her involvement in the Nursing Student Association helped her get the most out of the program and brought new opportunities like attending a nationwide conference.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-student-shares-transformative-journey-through-nsa-leadership-and-conference.aspxCurrent News°®¶¹´«Ã½ celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s nursing shortage/news/2025/usf-celebrates-construction-milestone-for-new-facility-aimed-at-addressing-floridas-nursing-shortage.aspxWith the final steel beam raised into place, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing celebrated a major milestone today in an expansion project that will transform nursing education at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ and strengthen the state’s health care workforce. The Topping Out Ceremony brought together state lawmakers, university leaders and community partners to mark the completion of the building’s structural frame, with attendees signing the final beam before it was lifted atop the reconstructed College of Nursing on °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Tampa campus.External ArticleThu, 17 Apr 2025 00:53:54 °®¶¹´«Ã½ celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s nursing shortageWith the final steel beam raised into place, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing celebrated a major milestone today in an expansion project that will transform nursing education at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ and strengthen the state’s health care workforce. The Topping Out Ceremony brought together state lawmakers, university leaders and community partners to mark the completion of the building’s structural frame, with attendees signing the final beam before it was lifted atop the reconstructed College of Nursing on °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s Tampa campus.°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Topping Out Ceremony /news/2025/usf-celebrates-construction-milestone-for-new-facility-aimed-at-addressing-floridas-nursing-shortage.aspxCurrent NewsEmpath Health and °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing team up to support student success through scholarship/health/nursing/news/2025/first-students-receive-line-scholarship-thanks-to-new-partnership.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing has partnered with Empath Health to leverage the state’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funding—supporting three exceptional Accelerated Second Degree (ABSN) nursing students on their path to becoming compassionate healthcare leaders.Taylor ClarkWed, 16 Apr 2025 09:05:55 Empath Health and °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing team up to support student success through scholarshipThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing has partnered with Empath Health to leverage the state’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funding—supporting three exceptional Accelerated Second Degree (ABSN) nursing students on their path to becoming compassionate healthcare leaders.°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing °®¶¹´«Ã½ receiving LINE Funding scholarship through Empath Health partnership/health/nursing/news/2025/first-students-receive-line-scholarship-thanks-to-new-partnership.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing’s MSN Program Leads °®¶¹´«Ã½, Rises to #23 in the Nation/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-2025-msn-rankings.aspxFor the fourth consecutive year, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s public universities by U.S. News & World Report.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:02:38 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing’s MSN Program Leads °®¶¹´«Ã½, Rises to #23 in the NationFor the fourth consecutive year, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among °®¶¹´«Ã½â€™s public universities by U.S. News & World Report.°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing program has been ranked No. 23 nationally by U.S. News & World Report./health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-2025-msn-rankings.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News,Research,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing students gain global health experience over spring break/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:36:52 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing students gain global health experience over spring breakWhile many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.Postcard from °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-global-health-experience.aspxCurrent News,Global Nursing,Partnerships°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and TGH Unite for a Powerful ‘Day at the Capitol’/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-health-tgh-unite-at-the-capitol.aspxFor the first time, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) joined forces for a landmark ‘Day at the Capitol,’ bringing the strength of their academic-practice partnership directly to the heart of Florixda’s legislative process.Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:16:59 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and TGH Unite for a Powerful ‘Day at the Capitol’For the first time, °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) joined forces for a landmark ‘Day at the Capitol,’ bringing the strength of their academic-practice partnership directly to the heart of Florixda’s legislative process.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health and TGH at the Capitol/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-health-tgh-unite-at-the-capitol.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Student Success°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing proudly welcomes Laurie Connors/health/nursing/news/2025/laurie-connors-welcome-story.aspxLaurie M. Connors, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, AGN-BC, AOCNP, FAANP, FAAN officially began her new role as Associate Professor earlier this month. As a triple-board certified clinician, she holds certifications as a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse in genetics and oncology, emphasizing her dedication to advancing nursing practice and education.Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:45:21 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing proudly welcomes Laurie ConnorsLaurie M. Connors, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, AGN-BC, AOCNP, FAANP, FAAN officially began her new role as Associate Professor earlier this month. As a triple-board certified clinician, she holds certifications as a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse in genetics and oncology, emphasizing her dedication to advancing nursing practice and education.Laurie Connors presenting TIGER at the AACN Doctoral Education Conference/health/nursing/news/2025/laurie-connors-welcome-story.aspxCurrent NewsCelebrating CRNA Week and the trailblazing nurses leading the way/health/nursing/news/2025/crna-week.aspxThere are nearly 74,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation, and each January, we proudly recognize their invaluable contributions to healthcare.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:30:52 Celebrating CRNA Week and the trailblazing nurses leading the wayThere are nearly 74,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation, and each January, we proudly recognize their invaluable contributions to healthcare.Lisa Pearson teaching a fellow /health/nursing/news/2025/crna-week.aspxCurrent News°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing °®¶¹´«Ã½ unite to champion cancer research/health/nursing/news/2024/nsa-moffitt.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing turned their compassion into action by rallying their peers to participate in the 18th Annual Miles for Moffitt 5K.Emily MorrisFri, 20 Dec 2024 16:16:45 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing °®¶¹´«Ã½ unite to champion cancer research°®¶¹´«Ã½ at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing turned their compassion into action by rallying their peers to participate in the 18th Annual Miles for Moffitt 5K.Emily Morris walks across the finish line during the Miles for Moffitt 5k/health/nursing/news/2024/nsa-moffitt.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Student SuccessA fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing education/health/nursing/news/2024/a-fond-farewell.aspxAfter 13 years of dedicated service to the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:31:07 A fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing educationAfter 13 years of dedicated service to the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health/health/nursing/news/2024/a-fond-farewell.aspxCurrent News,ResearchSustainability and the Future of Nursing: 2024 Alexander and Victoria L. Rich Distinguished Lecture/health/nursing/news/2024/sustainable-rich-lecture.aspxThis year’s Alexander and Victoria L. Rich Distinguished Lecture welcomed °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing alumna Erika Kimball back to campus.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:22:50 Sustainability and the Future of Nursing: 2024 Alexander and Victoria L. Rich Distinguished LectureThis year’s Alexander and Victoria L. Rich Distinguished Lecture welcomed °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing alumna Erika Kimball back to campus.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2024/sustainable-rich-lecture.aspxAlumni,Awards & Accolades°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Leads Panel Discussion on the Health Needs of International Maritime Workers at IPCC/health/nursing/news/2024/portside-care-ipcc.aspx°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Leads Panel Discussion on the Health Needs of International Maritime Workers at IPCC.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:47:00 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Leads Panel Discussion on the Health Needs of International Maritime Workers at IPCC°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Leads Panel Discussion on the Health Needs of International Maritime Workers at IPCC.°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing Leads Panel Discussion on the Health Needs of International Maritime Workers at IPCC/health/nursing/news/2024/portside-care-ipcc.aspxAwards & Accolades,Global Nursing,PartnershipsConstruction Starts at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursinghttps://www.beckgroup.com/news/construction-usf-health-college-of-nursing/Construction on the Beck-designed °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing building expansion began in August. The timeline for this project included demolition, which began in February. The expected completion date is Spring 2026.External ArticleTue, 03 Sep 2024 00:24:36 Construction Starts at °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of NursingConstruction on the Beck-designed °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing building expansion began in August. The timeline for this project included demolition, which began in February. The expected completion date is Spring 2026.Rendering of the future °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing Buildinghttps://www.beckgroup.com/news/construction-usf-health-college-of-nursing/Current News122 nurses celebrated in Summer Pinning Ceremonyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsyKK37gOBM122 trailblazing graduates, now officially part of the nursing community! Our Spring 24 pinning ceremony, presented by Tampa General Hospital, is not just a tradition; it's the culmination of clinical rotations, study sessions, tests, and dreams realized at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing. Congratulations to our newest bull nurses!External ArticleFri, 09 Aug 2024 15:51:34 122 nurses celebrated in Summer Pinning Ceremony122 trailblazing graduates, now officially part of the nursing community! Our Spring 24 pinning ceremony, presented by Tampa General Hospital, is not just a tradition; it's the culmination of clinical rotations, study sessions, tests, and dreams realized at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing. Congratulations to our newest bull nurses!University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsyKK37gOBMStudent Success2023-2024 Impact Report is now availablehttps://issuu.com/usfhealthnurse/docs/usf_college_of_nursing_impact_report_2023-24?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=July+Internal+Newsletter%26amp;amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fissuu.com%2fusfhealthnurse%2fdocs%2fusf_college_of_nursing_impact_report_2023-24Learn how the college impacted the future of health care in the 2023-24 academic year.External ArticleFri, 09 Aug 2024 13:11:38 2023-2024 Impact Report is now availableLearn how the college impacted the future of health care in the 2023-24 academic year.2023-2024 Impact Reporthttps://issuu.com/usfhealthnurse/docs/usf_college_of_nursing_impact_report_2023-24?utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;amp;utm_source=July+Internal+Newsletter%26amp;amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fissuu.com%2fusfhealthnurse%2fdocs%2fusf_college_of_nursing_impact_report_2023-24Current NewsNew °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica/health/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxIn the vibrant heart of the Caribbean, Jamaica is facing a silent healthcare crisis. Nearly half of its healthcare workforce is leaving the island for opportunities abroad. It’s a daunting challenge for the University of the West Indies – the region's largest producer of healthcare professionals, – working to train and retain new nurses quickly enough to replace those who leave. Audrey HoltzmanWed, 07 Aug 2024 10:09:22 New °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in JamaicaIn the vibrant heart of the Caribbean, Jamaica is facing a silent healthcare crisis. Nearly half of its healthcare workforce is leaving the island for opportunities abroad. It’s a daunting challenge for the University of the West Indies – the region's largest producer of healthcare professionals, – working to train and retain new nurses quickly enough to replace those who leave. University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2024/jamaica-partnership.aspxCurrent News,Global Nursing,Partnerships°®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant Health/health/nursing/news/2024/womens-health-grant.aspxEach year, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Women’s Health Collaborative fuels innovative interdisciplinary research by awarding seed grants to faculty teams focused on advancing women’s health. This year, two researchers from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, Dr. Catherine Nadeau and Dr. Ryan Pace, are on teams that have been selected for the Judy Genshaft Women’s Health Collaborative Award for their innovative studies that address critical health issues impacting mothers and infants.Tiffani TorresThu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:37 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant HealthEach year, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Women’s Health Collaborative fuels innovative interdisciplinary research by awarding seed grants to faculty teams focused on advancing women’s health. This year, two researchers from the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, Dr. Catherine Nadeau and Dr. Ryan Pace, are on teams that have been selected for the Judy Genshaft Women’s Health Collaborative Award for their innovative studies that address critical health issues impacting mothers and infants.Pace and Nadeau pose for photos./health/nursing/news/2024/womens-health-grant.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News,Research°®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing prioritizes employee wellbeing with Summer Sweat Challenge/health/nursing/news/2024/sweat-challenge.aspxAt the heart of every thriving organization or company are its employees. Balancing the demands of the workday can be challenging and time-consuming, often leaving little room for self-care and wellness. Recognizing this, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing established its Office of Wellbeing.Tiffani Torres, Christine LearThu, 18 Jul 2024 13:08:06 °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing prioritizes employee wellbeing with Summer Sweat ChallengeAt the heart of every thriving organization or company are its employees. Balancing the demands of the workday can be challenging and time-consuming, often leaving little room for self-care and wellness. Recognizing this, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing established its Office of Wellbeing.Dr. Amelia Phillips and Gillian Torr pose for a picture/health/nursing/news/2024/sweat-challenge.aspxCurrent NewsBreath of fresh air: PhD student's mission to improve post-COVID-19 respiratory health/health/nursing/news/2024/sandra-morgan.aspxFour years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are still suffering from lasting effects of the virus. Sandra Morgan, a PhD student, has made it her priority to study the impact on the respiratory system and how individuals can strengthen it again.Tiffani TorresTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:23:30 Breath of fresh air: PhD student's mission to improve post-COVID-19 respiratory healthFour years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are still suffering from lasting effects of the virus. Sandra Morgan, a PhD student, has made it her priority to study the impact on the respiratory system and how individuals can strengthen it again.Sandra Morgan evaluates research study participant./health/nursing/news/2024/sandra-morgan.aspxResearchInspiring Future Nurses: °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing and Pepin Family Foundation Expand Summer Pathway Program/health/nursing/news/2024/pepin-2024.aspxFor the second consecutive year, the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ (°®¶¹´«Ã½) College of Nursing and the Pepin Family Foundation have joined forces to offer high school students an insightful glimpse into the nursing profession.Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:02:01 Inspiring Future Nurses: °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing and Pepin Family Foundation Expand Summer Pathway ProgramFor the second consecutive year, the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ (°®¶¹´«Ã½) College of Nursing and the Pepin Family Foundation have joined forces to offer high school students an insightful glimpse into the nursing profession.Pepin Family °®¶¹´«Ã½ Nursing Pathway Summer Program leaders and students celebrate their graduation./health/nursing/news/2024/pepin-2024.aspxPartnerships,Student SuccessEducating for emergencies: °®¶¹´«Ã½ nursing professor hosts active shooter and mass casualty training program for the community/health/nursing/news/2024/community-mass-casualty-training.aspxActive shooter and mass casualty events occur too frequently, prompting an urgent dialogue about prevention and response strategies. Following a rise in church shootings in 2021, Dr. Janet Roman, a professor at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, initiated efforts to educate and equip the community for these crises.Tiffani TorresTue, 11 Jun 2024 16:32:51 Educating for emergencies: °®¶¹´«Ã½ nursing professor hosts active shooter and mass casualty training program for the communityActive shooter and mass casualty events occur too frequently, prompting an urgent dialogue about prevention and response strategies. Following a rise in church shootings in 2021, Dr. Janet Roman, a professor at the University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, initiated efforts to educate and equip the community for these crises.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2024/community-mass-casualty-training.aspxCurrent NewsTransitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan Pace/health/nursing/news/2024/welcome-pace-bio-lab.aspxDr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing.Fri, 31 May 2024 14:47:31 Transitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan PaceDr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2024/welcome-pace-bio-lab.aspxCurrent News,Research°®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing unveils Port of Tampa Seafarers Center Clinic/health/nursing/news/2024/port-clinic-opening24.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing and Port Tampa Bay have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind on-site nurse-managed clinic to provide health care for the thousands of seafarers whose global maritime routes bring them to the port each year.Wed, 29 May 2024 15:34:03 °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing unveils Port of Tampa Seafarers Center ClinicThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing and Port Tampa Bay have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind on-site nurse-managed clinic to provide health care for the thousands of seafarers whose global maritime routes bring them to the port each year.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing: Port Clinic Ribbon Cutting/health/nursing/news/2024/port-clinic-opening24.aspxCurrent News,Global Nursing,PartnershipsFrom oncology nurse to researcher, PhD student researches cancer patient care/health/nursing/news/2024/kailei-yan.aspxCancer patients across the globe endure severe side effects from treatments that can drastically affect their quality of life. Kailei Yan, a third-year PhD student at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, is trailblazing research on the role of self-efficacy in mediating the relationship between symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients.Tue, 28 May 2024 16:23:23 From oncology nurse to researcher, PhD student researches cancer patient careCancer patients across the globe endure severe side effects from treatments that can drastically affect their quality of life. Kailei Yan, a third-year PhD student at the °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing, is trailblazing research on the role of self-efficacy in mediating the relationship between symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients.Kailei Yan poses/health/nursing/news/2024/kailei-yan.aspxAwards & Accolades,Research,Student SuccessGolden minds in the golden years: Dr. Ashley Curtis' research on aging and cognitive wellness/health/nursing/news/2024/ashley-curtis-phd.aspxAs humans age, their minds and bodies undergo many changes. While many of these changes are a universal experience, such as graying hair and weakening bones, other changes, like those that affect the brain, raise many questions and concerns for researchers. Among them is Ashley Curtis, PhD, a trailblazing researcher in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, investigating how cognitive function relates to sleep in aging adults.Tiffani TorresWed, 22 May 2024 14:16:09 Golden minds in the golden years: Dr. Ashley Curtis' research on aging and cognitive wellnessAs humans age, their minds and bodies undergo many changes. While many of these changes are a universal experience, such as graying hair and weakening bones, other changes, like those that affect the brain, raise many questions and concerns for researchers. Among them is Ashley Curtis, PhD, a trailblazing researcher in the °®¶¹´«Ã½ College of Nursing, investigating how cognitive function relates to sleep in aging adults.Ashley Curtis, PhD, conducts study in CASH Lab./health/nursing/news/2024/ashley-curtis-phd.aspxCurrent News,ResearchNursing expansion progresses: demolition complete, new construction phase set to begin/health/nursing/news/2024/nursing-expansion-may24.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing expansion project is advancing with demolition complete and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility beginning.Mon, 20 May 2024 00:59:37 Nursing expansion progresses: demolition complete, new construction phase set to beginThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing expansion project is advancing with demolition complete and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility beginning.University of South °®¶¹´«Ã½: A Preeminent Research University/health/nursing/news/2024/nursing-expansion-may24.aspxCurrent NewsMo-Bull Health Medical Clinic aids in cancer prevention by offering free screenings at SWFCCC health event/health/nursing/news/2024/swfccc-cancer-screenings.aspxThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing's Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic recently participated in a Health Expo coordinated by the Southwest °®¶¹´«Ã½ Cancer Control Collaborative. In collaboration with the Pasco FBCCEDP and the Cancer Tamer Foundation, the event provided the community of Brooksville with vital health information and screenings.Jennifer Kue, PhDThu, 16 May 2024 11:15:09 Mo-Bull Health Medical Clinic aids in cancer prevention by offering free screenings at SWFCCC health eventThe °®¶¹´«Ã½ Health College of Nursing's Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic recently participated in a Health Expo coordinated by the Southwest °®¶¹´«Ã½ Cancer Control Collaborative. In collaboration with the Pasco FBCCEDP and the Cancer Tamer Foundation, the event provided the community of Brooksville with vital health information and screenings.Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic arrives at Brooksville Health Fair/health/nursing/news/2024/swfccc-cancer-screenings.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships