College of Nursing

FSU center gathers indigenous nurses to tackle common healthcare issues

Published: May 18, 2017 | 2:54 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Chief Jim Henson of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians — gave a traditional Native American blessing during a dedication of the future site of the INHRE located on FSU’s southwest campus.

Indigenous populations around the world experience high levels of health issues such as obesity, cardiac disease, diabetes and substance abuse — and Florida State University is tackling these problems head-on by going straight to the source. FSU hosted nursing researchers from across the globe to discuss these common healthcare themes in indigenous communities and why nurses […]

FSU nursing researcher wins early science investigator award

Published: March 2, 2017 | 10:18 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Lucinda Graven, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing at FSU, has been recognized as a fellow of the American Heart Association. (FSU Photography Services)

A Florida State University researcher has been recognized for her early career contributions as a nurse scientist by the Southern Nursing Research Society (SNRS). Lucinda Graven, assistant professor in the FSU College of Nursing, received the SNRS Early Science Investigator Award for her research examining factors associated with adverse outcomes in patients with heart failure, particularly […]

Eminent psychologist, National Academy member to join FSU

Published: January 11, 2017 | 10:37 am | Posted in: Education & Society, Health & Medicine, University News

Norman Anderson, assistant vice president for research and academic affairs

Norman Anderson, an eminent psychologist and member of the National Academy of Medicine, will join the Florida State University faculty with primary appointments as a research professor in both the College of Social Work and the College of Nursing. He also will serve as assistant vice president for research and academic affairs. “We are extremely excited […]

FSU online programs among nation’s best

Published: January 10, 2017 | 9:24 am | Posted in: University News

Three Graduate Programs Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 10 Florida State University’s online programs are among the best in the nation — including five graduate programs ranked in the Top 20 and three in the Top 10 — according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 Best Online Programs. “Our upward movement in […]

FSU celebrates new pathway into health professions

Published: October 14, 2016 | 4:00 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

Nande DeGraff, Isabella Canut and Salma Elsheikh – students in the new Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program — enjoy the program's kickoff celebration Friday, Oct. 14. (College of Medicine photo)

Florida State University officially launched an innovative new pathway into health care careers by honoring the program’s first students at an Oct. 14 celebration at the College of Medicine. The Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences B.S. Degree Program — the first of its kind in the nation — provides students interested in health care with numerous advantages toward achieving […]

College of Nursing announces distinguished graduates

Published: October 12, 2016 | 1:06 pm | Posted in: Health & Medicine

The Florida State University College of Nursing will recognize five graduates, one faculty member and one student when it presents the 2016 Distinguished Graduate, DAISY Faculty and DAISY Student-in Training Award winners at a ceremony Oct. 14. The College of Nursing’s Distinguished Graduate Award, established six years ago, provides an opportunity for recognizing and celebrating […]

Expert pitch: Importance of flu shots

Published: October 5, 2016 | 12:38 pm | Posted in: Expert Pitches

Cindy Studenic-Lewis, assistant dean at FSU's College of Nursing

The flu season typically occurs between October and May, with flu activity peaking between December and February. Health practitioners encourage everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot. Cindy Studenic-Lewis, assistant dean of the College of Nursing, is available to discuss the importance and role of the flu vaccine in […]

Top nursing researcher to create center for health equity of Native American, indigenous people

Published: September 19, 2016 | 10:00 am | Posted in: Health & Medicine

John Lowe, the McKenzie Professor in Health Disparities Research and director of the INRHE, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council for Nursing Research. (FSU Photography Services)

A leading educator, researcher and global advocate of culturally competent healthcare for Native Americans and indigenous populations has joined the faculty at Florida State University’s College of Nursing. John Lowe, a Cherokee Native American tribal member and one of only 20 Native American nurses in the United States who has a doctoral degree, is the […]

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