Summer 2022

Clinical Assistant Professor David Derrico retired this spring, leaving behind a three decade long legacy.

Cover stories

A Gator Nursing Great: Farewell to David Derrico
Clinical Assistant Professor David Derrico retired this spring, leaving behind a three-decades-long legacy.

A Gator Nursing Great: Farewell to David Derrico
Clinical Assistant Professor David Derrico retired this spring, leaving behind a three-decades-long legacy.

A Message From the Dean
Dean McDaniel shares a summer message.
Simulating Success: How the New Kirbo Lab is Teaching Students to Care, Lead and Inspire
Gator Nurses learn the skills needed to succeed in the renovated Kirbo Innovation and Learning Lab.
UF College of Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship Returns to In-Person Format
This was one of the first face-to-face events at the college since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pinning and Award Ceremony
At the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester, the UF College of Nursing celebrated guests and BSN graduates.
A First For Florida
A Gator Nursing DNP student was one of the first APRNs to obtain full practice authority in Florida
Faculty Accomplishments
Recent updates from the College of Nursing faculty.

Gator Nurses Make a Difference Through Law
Learn how four Gator Nurses earned their law degree to become attorneys and help people on a larger scale.
UF College of Nursing Alumnus Named to the Gator100
Recognizing his exceptional entrepreneurship, UF College of Nursing alumnus, Larry Siegel, was named a Gator100.
Gator Nurses Gather in Gainesville
After a two-year hiatus, the College of Nursing was pleased to host an in-person Gator Nurse Gathering.
Bélony Honored as a 40 Under 40
Gator Nurse Pascale Bélony (BSN 2018) was named to the 40 Gators under 40.
Alumni Updates
Catching up with UF College of Nursing alumni.
In Memorium
The College of Nursing mourns the passing of these Gator Nurse alumni.
Honor Roll
The UF College of Nursing is grateful for recent gifts of generous individuals and organizations.
Reunion 2022
After more than two years, the College of Nursing is excited to bring back in-person Reunion Weekend!
President’s Message Summer 2022
Greetings, Gator Nurses, for summer 2022.