Gator Nurse Gatherings

This summer, Gator Nurses have gathered to network, and catch up with friends both old and new.

By: Anna Suggs Hoffman

Tallahassee, Atlanta & New York City

This summer, Gator Nurses have had the opportunity to gather together to network, catch up with old friends and hear about the latest and greatest news from the University of Florida College of Nursing.

Dean Anna McDaniel alongside UF College of Nursing alumna and FSU College of Nursing Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle. Anna Suggs Hoffman

In May, Dean Anna McDaniel visited Tallahassee to meet with area Gator Nurses. She toured the FSU Simulation Laboratory with UF nursing alumna and FSU College of Nursing Dean Judith McFetridge-Durdle (Ph.D. 1991) and later had lunch with a group of Gator Nurses.

Tallahassee Gator Nurse Lunch: (L-R) Patricia Kitchen (B.S.N. 1967), Melissa Inglese (B.S.N. 2001, M.S.N. 2002, Ph.D. 2008), McDaniel, McFetridge-Durdle (Ph.D. 1991), Terri Repasky (B.S.N. 1979). Anna Suggs Hoffman

In June, Atlanta-area Gator Nurse alumni had two opportunities to enjoy time with Professors Emeriti Jodi Irving and Dr. Jo Snider when they hosted a lunch and a dinner.

Atlanta Gator Nurse Gathering: (L-R) Sara Pullen Guercio (B.S.N. 2013), Dana Sutherland (B.S.N. 2013), Irving, Carol Steiner (B.S.N. 1967), Casey Vera (B.S.N. 2009) and Snider. Anna Suggs Hoffman

Snider and Irving additionally hosted a Gator Nurse dinner in New York City on July 10 at Landmarc in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan on the edge of Central Park on Columbus Circle. Gator nurses enjoyed fellowship with Snider and Irving, and meeting one another while discussing their careers in the Big Apple and updates from the college, including the upcoming capital campaign, reunion weekend and how to stay connected with the college as alumni mentors. The group had such a good time, plans were made to meet regularly on their own.

NYC Gator Nurse Gathering: (L-R) Angela Godwin (B.S.N. 2004), Kara Mercer (B.S.N. 2013), Durward Rackleff (B.S.N. 2011), Danielle Hart (B.S.N. 2006, M.S.N. 2007), Mindi Mattheus (B.S.N. 2008), Shawn Lamb (B.S.N. 2008), Snider, Pat Tischler (B.S.N. 1980) and Irving. Anna Suggs Hoffman

If you are interested in visiting with Gator Nurses in your area, please contact Anna Hoffman at asuggs@ufl.edu or 352-273-6395.