UCF College of Nursing

This week UCF will award more than 350 nursing degrees and graduate certificates, fueling a talent pipeline of much-needed providers, leaders, educators and scientists. On Saturday at UCF’s Summer 2024 commencement ceremony, more than 300 UCF students will receive a nursing degree or certificate to officially earn the title of Knight nurse. Graduation celebrations began […]

A first-of-its-kind project designed by doctoral student Kaitlyn Hall ’18BSN reduced anxiety among breast cancer survivors, shows promise for future use. After battling breast cancer, many survivors often face a new battle: anxiety. For her doctoral scholarly project, UCF nursing student Kaitlyn Hall ’18BSN created and piloted a nurse-led educational intervention at the Breast Cancer […]

First-generation college graduate Ilana Logvinov has overcome obstacles and persevered to achieve her goals to impact future generations as an educator and researcher. UCF College of Nursing student Ilana Logvinov has been selected as a 2024-2026 Jonas Scholar, joining a group of 63 of the nation’s most promising doctoral nursing students chosen for their passion for teaching, academic excellence […]

Two UCF College of Nursing alumni share their experience in the Knight nurse mentorship program, and its benefits to both mentors and mentees. “I’m the first nurse in my family, so to have specific nursing questions answered by someone who has experienced what I’m experiencing was really helpful,” says Erin Lutz ’24BSN of her recent […]

The designations recognize years of excellence and productivity in teaching, research and service. UCF faculty members across the university achieved significant career milestones in earning promotions and tenure for the 2023-24 cycle. The 104 approved faculty — 63 for promotion, 40 for promotion and tenure and one for tenure — underwent a rigorous performance evaluation […]

Jacqueline LaManna ’13PhD was inducted in the 2024 Class of Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners for outstanding achievements and service. Associate Professor Jacqueline LaManna is among 33 nurse practitioner leaders from across the U.S. inducted as a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP). The 2024 Class of Fellows were […]

Meet eight individuals whose diverse career paths have converged with a shared ambition: to become a Knight nurse. Thanks to the generous support of the Helene Fuld Health Trust, these career changers can focus on fulfilling their calling to care for others. The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship is an exclusive opportunity for students in […]

In honor of Mother’s Day and Nurse’s Week, meet the second generation of UCF Knight nurses, and third generation of nurses, who were inspired by a mother’s calling to care for others. “My mom inspired me to pursue nursing,” says Linah Monize, a junior nursing student at UCF Orlando. “I grew up watching her further her education in […]

After commencement this week, nursing student Rebekah May plans to pursue her dreams to make a big impact in public health in the U.S. and around the world. “I came to UCF determined to improve the world, but I had no idea how,” says Rebekah May, who will graduate this week from UCF’s College of […]

The newest class of Knight nurses is ready to Charge On to care for the community as providers, leaders, educators and researchers. On Friday afternoon, UCF will award 379 nursing degrees and graduate certificates at the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony at Addition Financial Arena. The newest class of Knight nurses will join more than 16,000 UCF […]