Alumni Updates
Catching up with UF College of Nursing alumni.
The College of Nursing once again had two alumni recognized in the Gator100 this spring. For the second year in a row, Shari Costantini (BSN 1988) and Jennifer Ruland (BSN 1998) were among the elite group of the top 100 fastest-growing, Gator-owned or led businesses in the world. Costantini’s Avant Healthcare Professionals was ranked No. 20 and specializes in international health care staffing and recruitment. Ruland’s Rad Wear Inc., is a promotional product company located in Gainesville and was ranked No. 75.
Brian Peach (PhD 2018) was hired as an assistant professor at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing and awarded a 2018 research grant from Theta Epsilon.
Jane Houston (MSN 2001, DNP 2009) was honored as a fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives at the national meeting.
Trish (Huffman) McDaniel (BSN 1980) recently retired from the University of Mississippi Medical Center where she served as the chief operating officer for the University Health System. Prior to that, she was chief nursing officer and chief clinical officer for Mercy Health System in Knoxville, Tennessee. She received her MSN from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, in 1991.
Patti Moore (BSN 1974, MSN 1982) published a book titled “Creating A Culture Of Care: Insights and Inspirations from a Hospice Leader,” and it was a No. 1 new release in the Nursing Administration and Management category.
Peggy Newton (BSN 1967, MN 1973) published a new book “Under the Cap: A Nurse’s Memoir” that follows Newton’s progression from childhood aspirant to seasoned nurse.
Martha Sturm (BSN 2014) graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in December. She began her CRNA career at UF Health in March.
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