Faculty
Donna Felber Neff retired with the distinction of professor emerita after two decades of impact as a nurse researcher. Neff focuses her research on understanding determinants of patient outcomes and identifying leverage points for improving patient care systems primarily with older adult populations. Neff is also an expert in survey development and administration, big data analysis and nurse recruitment.
Education
- Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
- MSN, The University of Akron
- BSN, The University of Akron
- ADNS, Erie Community College
Selected Editorial Activities
- Associate Editor, Nursing2022
- Research Coordinator, Nursing2022
- Associate Editor, Issues in Mental Health Nursing
- Reviewer, Research in Nursing & Health
Selected Award & Honors
- Research Excellence Award, Florida Organization of Nurse Executives, 2014
- University of Florida Research Foundation Professorship, 2013
- Women’s History Month Honoree, UCF Faculty Excellence, 2021
- Distinguished Scholar and Fellow, National Academy of Practice, 2010
Selected Professional Activities
- Board of Directors, American Association of Colleges of Nursing Research Leadership Network
- Research Committee Member, Florida Organization of Nurse Executives
- Southern Nursing Research Society
- American Nurses Association
- Sigma Honor Society of Nursing: Theta Epsilon Chapter