UCF College of Nursing

Meet the new cohort of career changers and future Knight nurses who received the Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship.  Their previous career paths range from data analytics to psychology. Some always had a passion for healthcare, while others were called to the profession though life experiences. But these six accelerated Second Degree nursing students all […]

Partners pledge $10 million in transformational investment toward the new UCF College of Nursing building in Lake Nona, student internships and scholarships. Two of Florida’s leading healthcare systems and Florida’s leading producer of nursing talent are uniting to address the state’s nursing shortage. Fueled by $10 million in combined commitments from AdventHealth and Orlando Health, the UCF College […]

Through a study abroad opportunity to Chiapas, Mexico, UCF nursing students learned valuable global lessons in interdisciplinary collaboration and health disparities. This summer, 10 UCF nursing students studied abroad with UCF Abroad to gain an international perspective of health and healthcare in Chiapas, Mexico, and provide an intercultural exchange between UCF and partner organizations in […]

The investment by the State of Florida will help UCF College of Nursing grow a Knight nurse workforce to help address the nursing shortage. Today Florida’s governor signed the 2023-24 state budget, which includes more than $22 million in funding for UCF’s College of Nursing to help address the nursing shortage. The state’s investment is […]

The funding will support a state-of-the-art facility that will house a Virtual Hospital and Clinical Skills Exam Suite. UCF is pleased to announce the Helene Fuld Health Trust (Fuld Trust) has committed a $5.5 million gift to the College of Nursing’s new education and teaching facility in Lake Nona. This funding will specifically support the […]

At age 62, Nadine Jacobson ’23MSN, who is legally blind, has overcome many challenges in life but has persevered in her commitment to lifelong learning. Like the other students who are receiving a master’s degree in healthcare simulation this weekend at UCF, Nadine Jacobson is a licensed registered nurse. But unlike her peers, she isn’t actively […]

Associate Professor Jacqueline LaManna ’13PhD has received the 2023 Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Education Award from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. The award recognizes nurse practitioner faculty who contribute to the advancement of education through innovative curriculum and creative education strategies. LaManna is one of nine nurse practitioner educators who were honored at the […]

More than 25 undergraduate students from two UCF campuses united with nursing students and faculty from across the country to impact the future of nursing at the 2023 National Student Nurses’ Association convention. UCF students shined once again at the National Student Nurses’ Association convention, which provides a valuable educational and networking opportunity for students. […]

The university is grateful to each donor for their contributions during UCF Day of Giving 2023 to unleash the potential of Knights and celebrate all things Black & Gold together. For UCF Day of Giving 2023, Knights raised more than $6.8 million — an 84% increase from last year, and the most in university history. UCF Day of Giving […]

UCF’s annual marquee event on April 5 highlights outstanding faculty and staff contributions as well as student excellence. Today at the annual Founders’ Day Celebration, UCF will showcase more than 200 faculty members as well as countless employees for excellence and service, as well as spotlight students who are top achievers and reaching for the […]