Category Archives: Academics

WFTV 9, Fox 35 Orlando, and Spectrum News 13 report that, as a result of the pandemic, an interest in nursing degrees sparked a 26% increase in applications to the BSN programs at the UCF College of Nursing, and interest in online graduate nursing degrees is also up. Dr. Jessica Simmons, assistant dean of students […]

Top 10 in Nursing Education and Top-ranked MSN in Florida     Once again U.S. News & World Report has ranked UCF among the best online programs in the nation for both undergraduate and graduate nursing degrees. In the 2021 Best Online Programs rankings, UCF is ranked No. 8 for Best Online Nursing Education Master’s programs, […]

As the pandemic continues, more college students are turning to online classes for the knowledge and skills they’ll need to graduate. At UCF, instructional design staff help make sure teachers and students can get creative – such as Dr. Desiree Díaz in the College of Nursing healthcare simulation graduate program. Read More  

U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked UCF among the Best Online Bachelor’s programs in the nation — this time, coming in at No. 14.     “Our high rankings are a testament to the terrific work of our talented faculty and instructional designers who produce engaging, high-quality courses that support our students’ success […]

Private philanthropy is helping nursing students make it through COVID-related financial crises.   Next week, when the Spring 2021 semester begins, senior nursing student Josée Etienne will return to UCF to complete her clinicals, coursework and honors thesis. But for Etienne and several other nursing students, the semester almost didn’t happen.   Last year, at […]

  This past weekend 227 nursing students received their degree from UCF. For the Fall Class of 2020, the achievement was no easy feat. Not only did these graduates complete the rigorous degree programs, but for many, they did so while simultaneously working as nurses during COVID-19 pandemic.     BSN Graduates Among the 188 […]

  At the 2020 Virtual White Coat Ceremony, UCF College of Nursing welcomed nearly 300 new BSN students into the healthcare profession. Today’s virtual celebration does not lessen its significance. The White Coat Ceremony is an important event in your journey to become a nurse and for the future patients you will serve. Leslee D’Amato-Kubiet, […]

Inspired to fulfill her mother’s dream, Loida Guillén Strong ’20DNP pursued a doctorate in nursing without telling her until she earned her diploma this summer.   Read More on UCF Today   More on this heartwarming story: USA TODAY   Telemundo   Univision Watch on Univision     Orlando Sentinel Central Florida 100: Beverly Seay, chair, UCF […]

  With a team of faculty experts and a commitment to safety, a group of first-semester Second Degree BSN students finally had the chance to demonstrate skills they’ve learned online in real life.   Read More

  As a PhD student and teaching assistant at UCF’s College of Nursing, Valorie MacKenna solved an important problem when the pandemic hit. How to move hands-on simulation classes online. 90.7 WMFE spoke with MacKenna, who graduated this past weekend, about what that virtual education looked like and whether it’s the future of healthcare instruction. […]