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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
From oncology nurse to researcher, PhD student researches cancer patient care
Cancer patients across the globe endure severe side effects from treatments that can drastically affect their quality of life. Kailei Yan, a third-year PhD student at the USF Health College of Nursing, is trailblazing research on the role of self-efficacy in mediating the relationship between symptoms and quality of life in cancer patients.
May 28, 2024Awards & Accolades, Research, Student Success
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
From midwife to researcher: USF Nursing PhD student wins awards for perinatal health studies
There are three shared experiences among humans across the globe: life, death, and mental health. Unfortunately, some young mothers may experience all three in one perinatal cycle. One nursing PhD student is investigating ways to improve the mental health and morbidity outcomes of perinatal adolescents.
March 28, 2024Research, Student Success
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
Childhood Dreamer To Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Spotlighting Alumna Rebecca Koerner
Choosing a career path can be complicated. Early on in life, children are taught to explore their options. For some, dream jobs evolve over time. Others remain steadfast in their goals, as was the case for Rebecca Koerner, a pediatric nurse practitioner and three-time USF College of Nursing alumna.
March 19, 2024Alumni
USF Black Student Nurses Association Amplifies Black Experiences in Healthcare
In every area of healthcare, Black excellence makes an impact. At the USF College of Nursing, the Black Student Nurses Association is dedicated to showcasing this excellence by actively engaging with the community to share their nursing expertise and highlight their contributions to healthcare.
February 26, 2024Student Success
Heartfelt Care: Dr. Theresa M. Beckie's Passionate Pursuit of Cardiovascular Wellness
The human heart, an organ so precious that it has become a symbol of love across the world, serves as a beacon of life's vitality. It's no surprise, then, that scientists and healthcare workers around the globe are working tirelessly to find ways to protect it. Leading the pack is the trailblazing researcher Theresa M. Beckie, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN, who has dedicated the past thirty years to conducting trailblazing heart disease research at the USF College of Nursing.
February 13, 2024Research