UCF Nursing Class of 2020 - UCF College of Nursing

Celebrations for Summer 2020 Nursing Graduates

Congratulations on completing your nursing degree program at the UCF College of Nursing!

We are so proud of you. You should be proud, too. You’ve earned the title of Knight Nurse, joining a community of more than 11,000 alumni.

It’s time now to celebrate. Thank your family, friends and mentors. Congratulate your peers. Receive encouragement and inspiration for the next step in your career.

And, most importantly, to stand up to be officially recognized as a graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.

Scroll down, or use the links above, for details on how we’re recognizing you and the Class of 2020.

Virtual Recognition Ceremony

UCF nursing students, Orlando campus — **#UCFNurse2020**

While we are not able to gather together in person, we still believe this momentous occasion in your education is worthy of recognition.

Dean Mary Lou Sole, faculty, alumni and healthcare partners in the community will share special messages for you, the UCF College of Nursing Class of Summer 2020, and recognize student honors and achievements.

Friday, July 31, 2020

Ceremony Premieres at 5 p.m. EST

UCF College of Nursing Facebook and YouTube Channels

How to join the ceremony:

Click on an icon for the social media channel you will be using to watch the Premiere:
Share the details with family and friends.
Join us on Friday, July 31, at 5 p.m. wearing your most festive black and gold attire!

(Cap and gown rentals continue to be available for students who would like to take photos in their gowns)

Download Summer 2020 Program

Can’t join us live? Don’t worry, the link will still be available after that date.

Please be aware that the date and time for the Virtual Recognition Ceremony is subject to change should we encounter unforeseen technical issues.

“I am a Knight Nurse” Pride

Printable I'm a Knight Nurse Class of 2020 #UCFNurse2020 Graphic — **#UCFNurse2020**

A photo opportunity to show off your new title, “Knight Nurse,” to family and friends, and be featured on our social media channels.

Here’s how to do it:

Print this graphic. No printer? No worries. Simply pull it up on another screen next to you.
With the image next to you, either snap a selfie or take a short video to share #SomeGoodNews and your plans after graduation.
Tag us on Facebook or use #UCFNurse2020 on Instagram and Twitter.

Videos and photos will be shared on social media and on our website.

snaucforlando

Nate Wagner was our Student Spotlight in the May/June edition of SNA’s Lifeline Newsletter!
Nate is a recent ‘20 BSN graduate and before becoming a #knightnurse he was an Army Blackhawk helicopter pilot.
To read more from our newsletter, follow ... 1 Comments 30 Likes

ucfnursing

The Summer #classof2020 @ucf.edu College of Nursing poster is now available! 🎓🖤💛
💻🖨 Download and print your keepsake via 🔗 in @ucfnursing Tap Bio 👆 https://www.ucf.edu/document/nursing-2020-poster/
Congratulations #KnightNurses on your achievements! Charge on! ⚔️
#ucf #ucfalumni #ucfnursing #ucfgrad #ucfnurse2020 #nursinggraduation ... 1 Comments 113 Likes

ucfnursing

Did you miss this weekend's virtual graduation events for the Summer #Classof2020?
👀 View the #UCFNursing Virtual Recognition Ceremony, Commencement, and special messages for new #KnightNurses
🔗in @ucfnursing Tap Bio 👆
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI74Ajp5F-RQLJZP1yEK260m21GhytNRZ
#ICYMI #UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #ucf #knightnurses #virtualgraduation #ucfalumni #nursinggraduation 38 Likes

ucfnursing

Among today's graduates and new #KnightNurses is Nate Wagner '20BSN.🎓🎉⚔️
The former Army helicopter pilot completed our accelerated Second Degree BSN program for #careerchangers and is one of our national Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholars.
His advice to others? "Go ... 2 Comments 71 Likes

_elllg

Officially a UCF College of Nursing graduate! Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me. I love you and couldn’t have done it without you. So proud to be a part of this profession. 😊
Congratulations to everyone ... 17 Comments 69 Likes

ucfnursing

A special #shoutoutsaturday to now Dr. Katie Schmidt! 🎓🎉
She's a #ucfnursing adjunct instructor for our Cocoa Community Nursing Coalition, and she graduated TODAY with her second #nursing degree from @ucf.edu.
Congratulations! 👏
#ucf #ucfnurse2020 #knightnurse #ucfalumni #dnpgraduate #adjunctfaculty #nursinggraduate ... 3 Comments 51 Likes

aly_bowen

thank you Jesus for getting me here 😭 I’m finally a nurse!!!!!! 🖤🩺💛 #bsn #ucfnurse2020 67 Comments 209 Likes

tcliftonx3

It’s been a long three years, but @iambobbylaroco is officially Dr. Laroco, DNP. I’m so proud of all the work he’s put in over the last three years. Congratulations Bobby—you’re going to be an incredible nurse practitioner. ❤️🎊🎉👨🏽‍⚕️👨🏽‍🎓#ucfnurse2020 #nursing #ucf 51 Likes

ucfnursing

💡 Summer #Classof2020 Student Research Spotlight
➡️ Meet Alyssa Green '20BSN.
She completed her Honors Undergraduate Thesis on the effectiveness of #mindfulness to reduce stress in #nurses, and provided recommendations for future research on the topic.
🎓She graduates today and ... 35 Likes

ucfnursing

📣 Attention Spring #classof2020 🎓⚔️
A special delivery is headed your way from UCF and the College of Nursing. 💛🖤🌟🎉
Since we are not able to give it to you in person, we invite you to take pictures opening your ... 50 Likes

ucfnursing

💡Summer Class of 2020 Student Research Spotlight
➡️Meet Albert Joel Albors Ramos '20DNP
He pursued his DNP to increase his leadership skills, and serve his patients at the highest level to improve quality and outcomes.
With his project about opioid-free ... 34 Likes

ucfnursing

💡Summer Class of 2020 Student Research Spotlight
➡️Meet Puttida Vorapipatana '20DNP FNP.
Her volunteer work with @shepherdshope identified an opportunity to improve efficiency and effectiveness of care for patients with acute orthopedic injuries.
The Orlando native and UCF alumna plans ... 3 Comments 41 Likes

ucfnursing

💡Summer Class of 2020 Student Research Spotlight
➡️Meet Lorraine Humbert '20DNP FNP.
Passionate about #mentalhealth, her project implemented a depression screening protocol at a nephrology clinic. The findings helped increase provider awareness about depression in chronic kidney patients, initiate discussions ... 2 Comments 34 Likes

ucfnursing

👋 🚗🎓 Faculty and staff enjoyed seeing our graduating BSN students at today's drive-by event!
Students turned in their badge, and picked up their graduation gear including nursing medallions, cords/stoles from @snaucforlando, and certificates/cords from @sigmanursing Theta Epsilon Chapter.
#Congratulations! ... 86 Likes

ucfnursing

💡Summer Class of 2020 Student Research Spotlight
➡️Meet Shelbie Hileman '20DNP FNP.
Her project was inspired from working with patients with hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids such as cholesterol), and wanting to give them meaning behind the lab values.
She ... 33 Likes

ucfnursing

This weekend, we will graduate the MOST #nursing doctoral students in our history! 🎓😮
The 28 #PhD and #DNP graduates will help meet national demand for nursing faculty, researchers, and clinical providers to practice at the highest level.
Read more ... 1 Comments 78 Likes

ucfnursing

💡 We're shining the spotlight on some of our Summer 2020 graduating students and their research. 🎓⚔️
➡️ Meet Tykema Johnson '20DNP FNP, who is the first college graduate in her family and pursued her doctoral degree to gain more ... 65 Likes

ucfnursing

This weekend we will graduate 250 #KnightNurses! 🎓⚔️🎉
Our Summer #Classof2020 includes 26 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) graduates - the MOST in a single semester 😮
#Congratulations graduates! 👏
#UCF #UCFNursing #UCFNurse2020 #UCFGrad #YearOfTheNurse #NursingGraduates #YON2020 #NursingGraduation #CongratsGrad 1 Comments 114 Likes

ucfnursing

⏱️ Countdown is on to this weekend's virtual celebrations for the Summer Class of 2020 🎓
We're kicking of graduation week with #MondayMotivation for our #UCFNursing graduates:
Special video messages from faculty, alumni, family and friends. We are all so ... 1 Comments 58 Likes

ucfnursing

⏱ Last call! Today is the last day to send a video message to a Summer 2020 @ucf.edu graduate 🎓
#repost
📣 Calling all proud friends, family, faculty members, and #nursing mentors of our Summer 2020 #UCFNursing graduates ⚔️ ⠀
... 54 Likes

ucfnursing

📣 Calling all proud friends, family, faculty members, and #nursing mentors of our Summer 2020 #UCFNursing graduates 🎓⚔️ ⠀
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Submit a video message of congratulations and encouragement to help our new #KnightNurses "lead the charge"⠀
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Send your video ... 3 Comments 93 Likes

ucfnursing

Summer 2020 grads, the countdown is on to celebrate you! It's 1 month until #graduation🎓🎉⠀
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Save the date, and share with family and friends: ⠀
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✅ Friday, July 31 #ucfnursing Virtual Recognition Ceremony ⠀
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✅ Saturday, August ... 44 Likes

stamyjeune

I did it! Last semester, I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (I finally got around to taking and posting my graduation pictures). After four years of perseverance in the face of many obstacles, I succeeded at obtaining ... 4 Comments 45 Likes

stamyjeune

"You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there." — Venus Williams
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#ucfnurse2020 #graduatenurse #lunionsuitegrads #spring2020graduate 23 Comments 54 Likes

frau_magdeburg

And just like that, I graduated exactly one week ago! 🎉👩‍⚕️🖤⚔💛 2 Comments 31 Likes

dana1dayday

“Hi my name is Dana and I’ll be your nurse today!” After 4 long years I finally graduated with my BSN! ✨#ucfnurse2020 📸: @aloha._.honey 18 Comments 163 Likes

simonerios__

Making dreams come true together ♡ Together we have helped each other grow and achieve success! Always being there for one another and lifting the other up. I love you with all my heart and I am so proud to ... 12 Comments 133 Likes

simonerios__

We made it! Standing side by side from the beginning to the end all while covered in glitter✨I could not have done it without you! Much love! 🤍 ⁣
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#nurse #nurselife #RN #studentnurse #nuringstudent #classof2020 #graduation #influencer #mystyle #styleblogger ... 9 Comments 136 Likes

simonerios__

Pop, fizz, & drink! 🍾✨ Lets celebrate! ⁣
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#nurse #nurselife #RN #studentnurse #nuringstudent #classof2020 #graduation #influencer #mystyle #styleblogger #ootd #ootdshare #seeksimplicity #ucfnurse2020 #poppingchampagne #champagne #poppingbottles 14 Comments 132 Likes

ucfnursing

A special #MondayMotivation message for our new #nursing graduates from Amanda Schultz '17BSN, Social Media Chair of the UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.⠀
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"Now, because you had the courage to pursue your dreams, you will spend the ... 29 Likes

Messages for UCF Nursing Graduates

UCF College of Nursing

Graduation Message from UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board A special graduation message for the Summer Class of 2020 from Aleen Williams '15BSN, Diversity/Inclusion Chair of the UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCFNursing #KnightNurse #Classof2020 #UCFAlumni

UCF College of Nursing

"I know that you will be successful" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses graduating in 2020 from Amanda Leyva '18BSN, Reunion Committee Member, UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
"Go out there to leave a print on the nursing profession like only a Knight Nurse ...

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulate Yourself for All You've Accomplished" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses graduating in 2020 from Eliany Torrez Pon '18BSN, Hospitality Chair, UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
"Your patients are counting on you. I know you can do it. Why? Because we're UCF ...

UCF College of Nursing

"You are just beginning your journey" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses graduating in 2020 from Kelly Carlson Eberbach '15DNP, Alumni Chapter Board Chair, UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
"Congratulations to all of you for your successful completion of the nursing program."
#UCFGrad ...

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations, Awesome Job" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses graduating in 2020 from Kimberly Bogers '18BSN, Reunion Chair, UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
"We are so proud of you guys, and so happy you're joining the Knight Nurse family!"
#UCFGrad ...

UCF College of Nursing

"Welcome to the Nursing Profession" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses graduating in 2020 from Shannon Harville '16BSN, Social Media Chair of the UCF College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Board.
"We are so proud of you! Go Knights! Charge On!"
#UCFGrad #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing ...

UCF College of Nursing

"I Have Watched You Grow and Persevere" Class of 2020 A graduation message for the accelerated Second Degree BSN Summer Class of 2020 from Ms. Kate Dorminy, Clinical Coordinator at the UCF College of Nursing.
She shares some words of wisdom from a special book.
"There's only one you. Congratulations."
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UCF College of Nursing

"You and Your Family Should Be So Proud" Class of 2020 A special message for new Knight Nurses, especially Accelerated Second Degree BSN students, graduating in Summer 2020 from Brian Peach PhD, RN, CCRN, Assistant Professor at the UCF College of Nursing.
"We are very proud to call you Knight Nurses. ...

UCF College of Nursing

"You are an Inspiration Tykema" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP student Tykema, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"I am so proud of you for making it through this journey."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing ...

UCF College of Nursing

"We are Extremely Proud of You, Tykema" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP student Tykema, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"We are so happy to see where this journey takes you."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing #CollegeGraduation

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations UCF Knight Nurses" Summer Class of 2020 A special message for Accelerated Second Degree BSN student Erin, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"Keep leading the charge in all that you do."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing #CollegeGraduation

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations on Such a Monumental Accomplishment" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP student Tykema, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"I am so proud of you."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing #CollegeGraduation

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations Mom" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP student Tykema, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"You have overcome so many obstacles to graduate with your doctoral degree."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing ...

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations on Graduating with Your Doctorate Degree" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP student Tykema, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"You have come so far, and I hope you keep on going."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing ...

UCF College of Nursing

"We are So Proud of You Erin" Accelerated Second Degree BSN Class of 2020 A special message for Accelerated Second Degree BSN student Erin, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"We know this is exactly where you are meant to be."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing #CollegeGraduation

UCF College of Nursing

"Congratulations on Your Graduation Catherine" ASN to BSN Class of 2020 A special message for Seminole State/UCF Concurrent ASN to BSN student Catherine, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"We are so proud of you and you have accomplished so much."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing ...

UCF College of Nursing

"You Did It Loida" - FNP DNP Class of 2020 A special message for Family Nurse Practitioner (BSN to DNP) student Loida, a Summer 2020 graduate of the UCF College of Nursing.
"You are going to accomplish great things."
#UCFGrad #UCFNurse2020 #UCF #KnightNurses #UCFNursing #Nursing #CollegeGraduation