https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/Recent posts from Nursing Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:17:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/stacy-pryor-phd-graduation.aspxAfter her career as an RN took an unexpected turn, Stacy Pryor has pivoted to a nursing career dedicated to researching solutions for stress-related problems in the profession.Amanda Elend, Taylor ClarkWed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 Stacy Pryor Found Her Voice at USFAfter her career as an RN took an unexpected turn, Stacy Pryor has pivoted to a nursing career dedicated to researching solutions for stress-related problems in the profession.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/stacy-pryor-phd-graduation.aspxAlumni,Current News,Research,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/road-to-graduation-jennie-norton.aspxNursing has been central to Jennie Norton’s life since she was a child. Always ready with a bandage when someone skinned their knee or stubbed their toe, her family affectionately called her “Nurse Nancy."Article by Amanda Elend, Video by Taylor ClarkFri, 17 Apr 2026 11:14:24 Rising Bull in Health: Jennie NortonNursing has been central to Jennie Norton’s life since she was a child. Always ready with a bandage when someone skinned their knee or stubbed their toe, her family affectionately called her “Nurse Nancy."University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/road-to-graduation-jennie-norton.aspxCurrent News,Research,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/ranjita-misra-con-research.aspxUSF College of Nursing is happy to welcome Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA, FESG, CHES -- Principal Investigator as our new Senior Associate Dean for Research.Amanda ElendThu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:11 Internationally Recognized Epidemiologist to Head College of Nursing ResearchUSF College of Nursing is happy to welcome Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA, FESG, CHES -- Principal Investigator as our new Senior Associate Dean for Research.Ranjita Misra, PhD, FASHA, FESG, CHES -- Principal Investigator as our new Senior Associate Dean for Research.https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2026/ranjita-misra-con-research.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/fcnimpact2025.aspxFCN, headquartered at the USF College of Nursing, releases its 2025 Impact Report.Amanda ElendFri, 09 Jan 2026 11:02:05 The Florida Center for Nursing releases 2025 Impact Report showing expanded reachFCN, headquartered at the USF College of Nursing, releases its 2025 Impact Report.Florida Center for Nursing 2025 Impact Reporthttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/fcnimpact2025.aspxCurrent News,Partnerships,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxThe USF Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.Mon, 05 May 2025 09:33:01 USF Nursing unveils SHINE Science Center to power discovery and innovationThe USF Health College of Nursing is proud to announce the opening of the Sleep and Health Innovations in Neurobehavioral (SHINE) Science Center, a cutting-edge shared resource center dedicated to advancing sleep research and its profound impact on health across the lifespan.USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/shine-science-center.aspxCurrent News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxVictoria Marshall, PhD, RN has been awarded a large grant from the Florida Department of Health that will help senior patients understand their oral cancer medications in a way they didn't have before.Taylor ClarkMon, 28 Apr 2025 11:53:01 New grant funding from Florida Department of Health fuels transformative research for anti-cancer telemedicine programVictoria Marshall, PhD, RN has been awarded a large grant from the Florida Department of Health that will help senior patients understand their oral cancer medications in a way they didn't have before.USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/fdh-grant-oral-cancer-program.aspxCurrent News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-2025-msn-rankings.aspxFor the fourth consecutive year, the USF 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.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:02:38 USF Nursing’s MSN Program Leads Florida, Rises to #23 in the NationFor the fourth consecutive year, the USF 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.USF College of Nursing program has been ranked No. 23 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2025/usf-nursing-2025-msn-rankings.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News,Research,Student Successhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/a-fond-farewell.aspxAfter 13 years of dedicated service to the USF Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:31:07 A fond farewell to Dr. Athilingam and Dr. Visovsky after decades of dedication to nursing educationAfter 13 years of dedicated service to the USF Health College of Nursing, exceptional nursing researchers and educators Dr. Pon Athilingam and Dr. Connie Visovsky are retiring.USF Healthhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/a-fond-farewell.aspxCurrent News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/womens-health-grant.aspxEach 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.Tiffani TorresThu, 25 Jul 2024 15:00:37 USF Nursing Researchers Awarded Grants to Advance Women's and Infant HealthEach 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.Pace and Nadeau pose for photos.https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/womens-health-grant.aspxAwards & Accolades,Current News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/sandra-morgan.aspxFour years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are still suffering from lasting effects of the virus. Sandra Morgan, a PhD student, has made it her priority to study the impact on the respiratory system and how individuals can strengthen it again.Tiffani TorresTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:23:30 Breath of fresh air: PhD student's mission to improve post-COVID-19 respiratory healthFour years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are still suffering from lasting effects of the virus. Sandra Morgan, a PhD student, has made it her priority to study the impact on the respiratory system and how individuals can strengthen it again.Sandra Morgan evaluates research study participant.https://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/sandra-morgan.aspxResearchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/welcome-pace-bio-lab.aspxDr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the USF Health College of Nursing.Fri, 31 May 2024 14:47:31 Transitioning Leadership: The Biobehavioral Lab welcomes Ryan PaceDr. Ryan Pace steps into the role of Assistant Director of the Biobehavioral Lab at the USF Health College of Nursing.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/welcome-pace-bio-lab.aspxCurrent News,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/kailei-yan.aspxCancer 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.Tue, 28 May 2024 16:23:23 From oncology nurse to researcher, PhD student researches cancer patient careCancer 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.Kailei Yan poseshttps://www.usf.edu/health/nursing/news/2024/kailei-yan.aspxAwards & Accolades,Research,Student Success