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Jan 27 4:00 pm

Compassion-Based Therapy for Grieving Individuals - Continuing Education Lecture Virtual

Feb 2 1:00 pm

MSN: Healthcare Simulation Information session Virtual

Feb 2 2:00 pm

Online Information Session for UCF's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Virtual

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UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Ready to become a #NursePractitioner? 👩‍⚕️
Our graduates achieve a 💯 pass rate on certification exams
⏱️ Apply by February 1 to one of our accredited hybrid-online BSN to DNP programs - #FNP, #AGACNP or #AGPCNP
Admissions details here 👉... 1 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: 15 hours ago

UCF Nursing

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#ContinuingEducation Opportunity 👇
Thanatology veteran and UCF alumna Dr. Darcy Harris '81 will lead a timely conversation on how to #cultivatecompassion as #healthcare providers in the midst of grief.
Details and RSVP 👉 https://t.co/SjkCOSLHIs
#Nursing #ContactHours https://t.co/fLsT8wIWCb 3 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: 6 days ago

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Continuing Education Opportunity 👇
Thanatology veteran and UCF alumna Dr. Darcy Harris '81 will lead a timely conversation around cultivating compassion as #healthcare providers in the midst of grief.
Training in #compassion has demonstrated enhanced ability to tolerate distress, maintain ... 6 Likes

Posted: 6 days ago

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Photos from UCF College of Nursing's post Helping protect the community. Our BSN students had a successful clinical day yesterday helping AdventHealth as volunteers to administer #COVID19 vaccines 💉
#UCFNursing #COVID19Vaccine #covidvaccine2021 8 Comments

Brian Peach Well done students and Mrs. Dorminy!Debbie Weaver Thornton Thank you so much! My 92 year old father was one of the vaccine recipients at this Advent Health site ...Linora Joyce Dolly I see my beautiful daughter Samantha Dolly.Edgar Hoyt That’s our heroes! Thank you Ms. Dorminy and Dr. Allred for your important role in making our community safer! Trish Celano 💕 Knight Nurses!

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Posted: Last week

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Interested in a #nursing degree from @UCF?
Join a Zoom Info Session to learn about #UCFNursing bachelor's degree programs:
Traditional #BSN
Online #RNtoBSN
Concurrent #ASNtoBSN
Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing
RSVP👉 https://t.co/2uAPsNEPMp
#BecomeANurse #NursingSchool https://t.co/VzCWgKIQ9b 1 Likes

Posted: Last week

UCF Nursing

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Congratulations to Dean's Advisory Board member @mmiandrea on being named one of the 2021 Women of the Year by @OrangeAppeal 👏 https://t.co/dkSuqmhcdW 3 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: Last week

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New year, new career in #nursing?
If you're planning to apply to our accelerated Second Degree BSN program, the deadline for applications and TEAS scores is this Friday, January 15. ⏱
Admissions details are available here 👉 https://nursing.ucf.edu/admissions/bachelors-degrees/#second
#applicationdeadline #nursingschool ... 4 Likes

Posted: Last week

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

New year, new career in #nursing?
The deadline to submit applications and TEAS scores for our Second Degree #AcceleratedBSN is this Friday, January 15. ⏱
Admissions details here 👉 https://t.co/T6dfVEwIRd
#UCFNursing #BecomeaNurse #NursingSchool #CareerChange https://t.co/fIVrQdldLP 2 Likes

Posted: Last week

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

It's the first day of Spring '21! Welcome back - and welcome new students 😀
We're ready to help you achieve your #nursing education goals so you can #ChargeOn and change lives as #KnightNurses ⚔🩺
Don't forget to #ArmorUpKnights😷⚔️
#MondayMotivation... 4 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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First Day of Spring '21 Today is the first day of the Spring 2021 semester! Welcome back - and welcome new #NursingStudents 😀
We're excited and ready to help you achieve your #nursing education goals so you can #ChargeOn and change lives as #KnightNurses ⚔🩺
... 9 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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Help for Nursing Students Facing Financial Crises - UCF College of Nursing It's almost the start of the final semester for some of our #nursing students.
For Josée and several others, it's a milestone that almost didn't happen as they faced financial crises due to #COVID19.
We're #thankful for donor support of ... 3 Comments

Linora Joyce Dolly It's my daughter final semester in nursing school. Super proud of her go Sam.Kathy Zellers Amundson Linora Joyce Dolly mine too!Josefina Deogracias Been Kathy Zellers Amundson Linora Joyce Dolly “ Count us in! Grateful parents here to the 💛🖤UCF College of Nursing!”
💛🖤 ...Brian Peach So proud of my students and my employer!Deborah Michelle Tedesco ❤️ Josée Sarah Etienne
Jeralyn Turnbull
Josee, we are so proud of you.

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Posted: 2 weeks ago

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

It's almost the start of the final semester for some of our #nursing students.
For Josée and others, it's a milestone that almost didn't happen due to #COVID19.
#Thankful for donor support to help students achieve their dreams 💛🖤

Carolyn Petagno

Help for Nursing Students Facing Financial Crises - UCF College of NursingPrivate philanthropy is helping students at UCF College of Nursing make it through COVID-related financial crises and continue their education
... 4 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Want to make a greater impact? Join our team! 💼⚔️
We are currently #hiring:
➡️ Professor and Department Chair (tenured position)
➡️ Instructor or Lecturer (two openings)
💻 Apply today 👉 https://t.co/rqUs1SCIdE
#AcademicJobs #HigherEdJobs #NursingFaculty #FacultyJobs https://t.co/45KNfjpqZE 2 Likes 2 Retweets

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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Want to make a greater impact? Join our team! 💼⚔️
#UCFNursing is currently #hiring and seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:
➡️ Professor and Department Chair (tenured position)
➡️ Instructor or Lecturer (two openings)
💻 Apply today 👉 http://ow.ly/LgKc50D1kis
... 1 Likes

Posted: 2 weeks ago

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University of Central Florida President and First Lady Cartwright share a message of hope and gratitude as we close out a year that came with challenges.
They also thank our frontline heroes and #KnightNurses who answered the call during #COVID19, ... 4 Likes

Posted: 3 weeks ago

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

In our 2020 magazine, hot off the press 🖨️, read about the valuable contributions that #UCFNursing faculty and #KnightNurse alumni have made this year as educators, leaders, researchers and caregivers.
👀 https://t.co/RJVNFo2jXi
#Nursing #YearOfTheNurse #COVID19 #HigherEd https://t.co/mzpgwXKSSE 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

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In our 2020 magazine, hot off the press 🖨️, read about the valuable contributions that #UCFNursing faculty and #KnightNurse alumni have made this year as educators, leaders, researchers and caregivers.
👀 👉 http://ow.ly/83JH50CQUuJ
#nursing #yearofthenurse #COVID19 #highereducation #Research #leadership #faculty ... 15 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Happy #Holidays! As a reminder, the UCF College of Nursing offices are closed starting today, Monday, December 21, and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Have a safe, healthy and relaxing holiday season!
#BeSafe #StayHealthy #HappyHolidays #SeasonsGreetings #UCFNursing https://t.co/zNaQHzqpuy 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

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Happy Holidays and enjoy your winter break! As a reminder, the UCF College of Nursing offices are closed starting today, Monday, December 21, and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Have a safe, healthy and relaxing holiday season! 3 Likes

Posted: Last month

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From BSN to PhD, Fall Class of 2020 Nursing Graduates “Charge On!” - UCF College... An exciting weekend as we honored 227 #nursing graduates and now #KnightNurses! 🎓⚔️
For the Fall Class of 2020, this was no easy feat as many completed their degrees while simultaneously working as nurses during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Read some ... 1 Comments

Laurie Hazel Schena Kendra Schena

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Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

An exciting weekend as we honored 227 #nursing grads! 🎓⚔️
For the Fall Class of 2020, this was no easy feat as many completed their degrees while also working as nurses during the #COVID19 pandemic.
Read more 👉

Carolyn Petagno

From BSN to PhD, Fall Class of 2020 Nursing Graduates “Charge On!” - UCF College of NursingFor the 227 UCF graduates in the Fall Class of 2020, the achievement was no easy feat - completing their degrees while, for many, working in COVID-19.
#ChargeOn... 3 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: Last month

UCF Online

UCFOnline

"𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦, 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘢𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨!" @UCF_Nursing https://t.co/xA4470Xu43 1 Retweets UCF Nursing Retweeted

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

So proud of our STIM Center for achieving accreditation, and this year's new faculty fellows and awardees!

UCF 😷

UCF 😷 on Twitter“We're ~kind of~ a big deal 😏Even during an unprecedented year, Knights continued to achieve at high levels and make an impact.Here are just some of those prestigious awards, grants and rankings 🏅👇https://t.co/2Vcj9ITnKc” 4 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

💡 A student research spotlight on one of our 4 #Nursing PhD graduates in the Fall #Classof2020
➡️Meet Marie Smith, who is also receiving a #GeographicInformationSystems certificate from @UCF, and using #GIS to improve #healthcareaccess for #mentalhealth.
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 https://t.co/uSmcVtF67z 11 Likes 2 Retweets

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

⏱🎓 Countdown is on to graduation for the Fall #Classof2020!
227 new #KnightNurses, from BSNs to MSNs, DNPs and PhDs, will graduate this weekend.
This semester is one of the highest for PhD grads, answering the national call for more... 3 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

📣 Fall #Classof2020 #UCFNursing graduates - #Congratulations you did it!
This week we honor your achievement! 🎓
Get all the details for the virtual celebrations 👉
https://t.co/TqMsqfBFzf
Share with your friends and family! 💛🖤
#UCFNurse2020 https://t.co/c7X7Oaa54J 4 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

"As we prepare (for) a #NewYear, we must openly acknowledge the pain, suffering, grief, and death that have occurred during (2020)."
Read more from @BourgaultPhDRN, #UCFNursing #criticalcare expert, @AACNme editor https://t.co/BC1RIsPoFH
#ThursdayThoughts #COVID19 #Nursing https://t.co/UfZ2MX4Jyt 5 Likes 3 Retweets

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Falls in #OlderAdults are the leading cause of fatal injury.
A new NIH-funded study led by #UCFNursing is using technology to assess #FallRisk in low-income communities.

Carolyn Petagno

Study: Using Technology-based Fall Risk Assessments for Older Adults - UCF College of NursingAging expert Dr. Ladda Thiamwong is leading a NIH-funded study at UCF using technology-based fall risk assessments for older adults.
#Nursing #Research #Aging #Gerontology 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Fact: Black, American Indian and Alaska Native women are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women
With a new #research grant, #healthcare #simulation expert Dr. Díaz is hoping to change that.

Carolyn Petagno

From Awareness to Action, Diverse Simulations Seek to Reduce Healthcare Disparities - UCF College of NursingResearch grant helps prepare UCF nursing students to improve prenatal and postpartum care for minority patients, reduce healthcare disparities
#HealthcareDisparities #Nursing 2 Likes

Posted: Last month

UCF Nursing

UCF_Nursing

Learn from Dr. Diaz, one of our #healthcare #simulation experts, on how she's using simulation in #nursing education to address #HealthcareDisparities
Webinar details 👇 https://t.co/F5lHD5HvLS 3 Likes

Posted: Last month

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