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ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Nursing proudly welcomes Laurie Connors
Laurie 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.
January 22, 2025Current News
Celebrating CRNA Week and the trailblazing nurses leading the way
There are nearly 74,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation, and each January, we proudly recognize their invaluable contributions to healthcare.
January 17, 2025Current News
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏNursing Students unite to champion cancer research
Students at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing turned their compassion into action by rallying their peers to participate in the 18th Annual Miles for Moffitt 5K.
December 20, 2024Current News, Partnerships, Student Success
A fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing education
After 13 years of dedicated service to the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.
December 16, 2024Current News, Research
Construction on the Beck-designed ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth 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.
September 3, 2024Current News
Learn how the college impacted the future of health care in the 2023-24 academic year.
August 9, 2024Current News
New ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica
In 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.Ìý
August 7, 2024Current News, Global Nursing, Partnerships
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏNursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant Health
Each year, the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏWomen’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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth 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.
July 25, 2024Awards & Accolades, Current News, Research
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏCollege of Nursing prioritizes employee wellbeing with Summer Sweat Challenge
At 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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing established its Office of Wellbeing.
July 18, 2024Current News
Educating for emergencies: ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏnursing professor hosts active shooter and mass casualty training program for the community
Active 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 ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College of Nursing, initiated efforts to educate and equip the community for these crises.
June 11, 2024Current News
Transitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan Pace
Dr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing.
May 31, 2024Current News, Research
ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth College of Nursing unveils Port of Tampa Seafarers Center Clinic
The ºÚÁÏÍø³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏHealth 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.
May 29, 2024Current News, Global Nursing, Partnerships