Category Archives: Awards & Kudos

By UCF College of Nursing Simulation expert Laura Gonzalez, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing, has been elected for a second term as vice president of programs of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation & Learning (INACSL). The INACSL is a community of more than 1,500 members in 13 countries dedicated […]

What is your current job title and responsibilities? I am an Associate Professor and the Beat M. and Jill L. Kahli Endowed Professor in Oncology Nursing at the College of Nursing. My responsibilities include conducting research and teaching. I am also the CON Honors in the Major Coordinator. What is your history at UCF and […]

What is your current job title and responsibilities? Assistant Director, Graduate Student Services Responsible for daily operations of the College of Nursing, Graduate Affairs Office and leadership of the student services staff (recruitment, admissions, advising, and clinical contracts) What is your history at UCF and before UCF? I began at UCF in 2006 and an […]

Norma E. Conner, associate dean for academic excellence and associate professor at the UCF College of Nursing, has been elected as a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in Nursing (FNAP). Conner was recognized as a Distinguished Scholar and Fellow for her academic achievements in nursing education and research as well as her leadership […]

Update: Check out UCF’s 2018 US News College Rankings for the latest news on UCF as a one of the country’s most innovative colleges.Twenty-two University of Central Florida graduate programs were ranked in the top 100 in their respective fields by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Graduate Schools of 2018 released Tuesday. For the first time all seven […]

Thirty-one women at the University of Central Florida will be honored in March – Women’s History Month – by the Center for Success of Women Faculty for their contributions in shaping an inclusive culture at UCF. Plus, for the first time, the center will honor 12 men who also have enhanced UCF’s inclusivity. This year’s […]

Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, Graduate Department Chair, College of Nursing What is your current job title and responsibilities? Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs, and Graduate Department Chair, College of Nursing What is your history at UCF and before UCF? I began teaching nursing in 1975 at Manatee Junior College after working as a nurse […]

Diane Andrews, PhD, RN is coordinator of the master’s in Nursing Leadership and Management program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Nurse Executive program Diane Andrews, an associate professor at the UCF College of Nursing, has been elected to serve as secretary and bylaws chair of CGEAN. Formerly known as the Council on Graduate Education for Administration […]

Children spending the Valentine’s Day week at Nemours Children’s Hospital got a special treat on Monday: Seven UCF College of Nursing students, dressed in their scrubs, visited their hospital rooms and brought along a new soft, cuddly bear. In all, 88 ‘Knight Nurse’ teddy bears — also wearing UCF scrubs —  arrived at Nemours as […]

Graduates from two of UCF’s nurse practitioner programs achieved a perfect score on their national board certification exams this semester. Altogether, 29 College of Nursing’s graduates achieved certification as either adult-gerontology primary nurse practitioners or family nurse practitioners, two specialties that are in growing demand in the health care market. The certification exams are the […]