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Construction Starts at USF Health College of Nursing
Construction on the Beck-designed USF 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
2023-2024 Impact Report is now available
Learn how the college impacted the future of health care in the 2023-24 academic year.
August 9, 2024Current News
New USF Health partnership to combat severe health care shortage in Jamaica
In the vibrant heart of the Caribbean, Jamaica is facing a silent healthcare crisis. Nearly half of its healthcare workforce is leaving the island for opportunities abroad. It’s a daunting challenge for the University of the West Indies – the region's largest producer of healthcare professionals, – working to train and retain new nurses quickly enough to replace those who leave.
August 7, 2024Current News, Global Nursing, Partnerships
USF Nursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant Health
Each year, the USF Women’s Health Collaborative fuels innovative interdisciplinary research by awarding seed grants to faculty teams focused on advancing women’s health. This year, two researchers from the USF Health College of Nursing, Dr. Catherine Nadeau and Dr. Ryan Pace, are on teams that have been selected for the Judy Genshaft Women’s Health Collaborative Award for their innovative studies that address critical health issues impacting mothers and infants.
July 25, 2024Awards & Accolades, Current News, Research
USF College of Nursing prioritizes employee wellbeing with Summer Sweat Challenge
At the heart of every thriving organization or company are its employees. Balancing the demands of the workday can be challenging and time-consuming, often leaving little room for self-care and wellness. Recognizing this, the USF Health College of Nursing established its Office of Wellbeing.
July 18, 2024Current News
Educating for emergencies: USF nursing professor hosts active shooter and mass casualty training program for the community
Active shooter and mass casualty events occur too frequently, prompting an urgent dialogue about prevention and response strategies. Following a rise in church shootings in 2021, Dr. Janet Roman, a professor at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, initiated efforts to educate and equip the community for these crises.
June 11, 2024Current News
Transitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan Pace
Dr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the USF Health College of Nursing.
May 31, 2024Current News, Research
USF Health College of Nursing unveils Port of Tampa Seafarers Center Clinic
The USF Health College of Nursing and Port Tampa Bay have partnered to create a first-of-its-kind on-site nurse-managed clinic to provide health care for the thousands of seafarers whose global maritime routes bring them to the port each year.
May 29, 2024Current News, Global Nursing, Partnerships
Golden minds in the golden years: Dr. Ashley Curtis' research on aging and cognitive wellness
As humans age, their minds and bodies undergo many changes. While many of these changes are a universal experience, such as graying hair and weakening bones, other changes, like those that affect the brain, raise many questions and concerns for researchers. Among them is Ashley Curtis, PhD, a trailblazing researcher in the USF College of Nursing, investigating how cognitive function relates to sleep in aging adults.
May 22, 2024Current News, Research
Nursing expansion progresses: demolition complete, new construction phase set to begin
The USF Health College of Nursing expansion project is advancing with demolition complete and construction of a new state-of-the-art facility beginning.
May 20, 2024Current News
Mo-Bull Health Medical Clinic aids in cancer prevention by offering free screenings at SWFCCC health event
The USF Health College of Nursing's Mo-Bull Nurse Medical Clinic recently participated in a Health Expo coordinated by the Southwest Florida Cancer Control Collaborative. In collaboration with the Pasco FBCCEDP and the Cancer Tamer Foundation, the event provided the community of Brooksville with vital health information and screenings.
May 16, 2024Current News, Partnerships
USF Health College of Nursing Launches New Hospice and Palliative Care Graduate Certificate Program for Nurses
In response to the increasing need for skilled professionals in end-of-life care, USF Health College of Nursing has launched a graduate certificate program in Hospice and Palliative Care. This program will equip registered nurses with the education, training, and clinical hours required to take the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) exam.
March 25, 2024Current News