08/14/2026
Summer clinicals at Pegasus Partners AdventHealth and Orlando Health. future Knight nurses.
Creating a healthier future by educating Knight nurses and innovating nursing education, research and practice. β¨
Fueled by excellence, innovation and partnerships, UCF is leading the charge in educating Knight nurses to meet the healthcare challenges of today and tomorrow. β¨
The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida (UCF) offers nationally ranked and accredited degree programs supported by a global healthcare simulation center of excellence, renowned faculty experts active in research, an
08/14/2026
Summer clinicals at Pegasus Partners AdventHealth and Orlando Health. future Knight nurses.
Trauma, heavy stress and emotional exhaustion can impact those who provide care. UCF RESTORES-Trauma Therapy Program recently shared lessons for nursing students to help care for healthcare professionals, frontline personnel and first responders. Hear those lessons. π
Thank you to Ashley Winch, Ph.D., for sharing this important information and to the Knight Nurse Academic Center for Success (KNACS) for hosting this valuable workshop.
08/04/2026
This past weekend the University of Central Florida awarded 330+ nursing degrees, fueling a highly skilled workforce to meet demand especially right here in Florida. Congratulations and Knight nurses! π
π Meet the Summer 2026 cohort: https://bit.ly/4ySfNFK
That feeling of receiving your UCF nursing pin and becoming a .
Congratulations to our Summer 2026 graduates. π
07/29/2026
From NICU to nursing pinning, this nurse has been there every step of the way. π
When Carlisle was born during Hurricane Charlie and spent weeks in the NICU at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, nursing administrator Anne was there - and she's been there ever since including this week's Summer 2026 graduation celebration. π
Congratulations Carlisle and thank you Anne.
07/27/2026
Three FNP graduates were selected for the highly competitive postgraduate nurse practitioner residency program at the Orlando VA. All three are first-generation college graduates and two will graduate this weekend.
π Meet them: https://bit.ly/4x9ZDpK
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Teamwork from the field to the hospital. UCF acute care nurse practitioner DNP students and athletic training students recently teamed up for an interprofessional education event at the Helene Fuld Health Trust STIM Center.
Why become a nurse preceptor? 3 nurse practitioners share the importance and benefits of this vital role.π
We are incredibly thankful for all of our nurse preceptors. π Interested in joining them? https://bit.ly/UCF-Nurse-Preceptor
07/14/2026
They are advancing care across the lifespan and have earned nursing most prestigious recognition. β¨
Congratulations to the 2026 Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing from the University of Central Florida:
Jean Davis β19PhD,
Jacqueline LaManna β13PhD,
Kimberly Navarro, and
Kaitlyn Rechenberg.
Learn about their impact. π
4 UCF Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows UCF has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the new class of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, which honors the professionβs most accomplished leaders.
07/11/2026
Summer clinicals and service learning is underway with future Knight nurses gaining hands-on experiences with community partners throughout Central Florida.
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