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National competition redefines possibilities for future bull nurse

Tristan Heck represented the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Nursing on the national stage at the National Clarion Case Competition. The experience gave him a whole new perspective on the role nurses play in healthcare.

April 22, 2025Current News, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing student leads with purpose at national conference

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing Student, Emily Morris, shares how her involvement in the Nursing Student Association helped her get the most out of the program and brought new opportunities like attending a nationwide conference.

April 21, 2025Current News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ celebrates construction milestone for new facility aimed at addressing Florida’s nursing shortage

With the final steel beam raised into place, the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing celebrated a major milestone today in an expansion project that will transform nursing education at the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ and strengthen the state’s health care workforce. The Topping Out Ceremony brought together state lawmakers, university leaders and community partners to mark the completion of the building’s structural frame, with attendees signing the final beam before it was lifted atop the reconstructed College of Nursing on Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ’s Tampa campus.

April 17, 2025Current News

Empath Health and Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing team up to support student success through scholarship

The Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing has partnered with Empath Health to leverage the state’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funding—supporting three exceptional Accelerated Second Degree (ABSN) nursing students on their path to becoming compassionate healthcare leaders.

April 16, 2025Current News, Partnerships, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing’s MSN Program Leads Florida, Rises to #23 in the Nation

For the fourth consecutive year, the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities by U.S. News & World Report.

April 9, 2025Awards & Accolades, Current News, Research, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing students gain global health experience over spring break

While many students spent spring break lounging on the beach, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing students traded bathing suits for scrubs, embarking on Global Nursing Experiences in Chester, United Kingdom, and Barranquilla, Colombia.

March 27, 2025Current News, Global Nursing, Partnerships

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health and TGH Unite for a Powerful ‘Day at the Capitol’

For the first time, Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health and Tampa General Hospital (TGH) joined forces for a landmark ‘Day at the Capitol,’ bringing the strength of their academic-practice partnership directly to the heart of Florixda’s legislative process.

February 24, 2025Current News, Partnerships, Student Success

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ College of Nursing proudly welcomes Laurie Connors

Laurie M. Connors, PhD, DNP, FNP-BC, AGN-BC, AOCNP, FAANP, FAAN officially began her new role as Associate Professor earlier this month. As a triple-board certified clinician, she holds certifications as a family nurse practitioner and advanced practice nurse in genetics and oncology, emphasizing her dedication to advancing nursing practice and education.

January 22, 2025Current News

Celebrating CRNA Week and the trailblazing nurses leading the way

There are nearly 74,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) across the nation, and each January, we proudly recognize their invaluable contributions to healthcare.

January 17, 2025Current News

Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Nursing Students unite to champion cancer research

Students at the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing turned their compassion into action by rallying their peers to participate in the 18th Annual Miles for Moffitt 5K.

December 20, 2024Current News, Partnerships, Student Success

A fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing education

After 13 years of dedicated service to the Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.

December 16, 2024Current News, Research

Construction on the Beck-designed Ó£»¨ÊÓƵ Health College of Nursing building expansion began in August. The timeline for this project included demolition, which began in February. The expected completion date is Spring 2026.

September 3, 2024Current News