Recent News
November 7, 2024
FSU College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Henna Budhwani has been named the inaugural recipient of The Michael and Paula Read Phelan Professorship in Obstetrical Nursing. As the endowed professor, Dr. Budhwani will work to bolster maternal health research, programmatic endeavors and women’s health in under-resourced settings.
November 5, 2024
The Florida State University College of Nursing has announced an innovative collaboration with Latitude Margaritaville Watersound to research technologies that can create a home-based ecosystem that empowers active adults to thrive, stay vibrant, and enjoy life to the fullest. “Our college has been exploring ways to collaborate with Latitude to advance home-based wellness technology,” said Jing Wang, dean of the College of Nursing. “Latitude Margaritaville has invaluable insights into what their residents seek to lead vibrant, fulfilling lives. This partnership will help us develop a “Smart Health Home” connected system that truly enhances the quality of life.”
October 16, 2024
Celebrated entrepreneur, author and nursing innovator Rebecca Love is joining Florida State University’s College of Nursing to create the Nursing and Artificial Intelligence Innovation Consortium. This first-of-its-kind program will be housed within the college’s Institute on Digital Health and Innovation and empower the new MSN in AI, the nation’s first master’s nursing program on AI in health care. Love will serve as a visiting professor and entrepreneur-in-residence. Her background in entrepreneurship and nursing positions has prepared her to lead the college’s new initiatives in AI and nursing.
October 14, 2024
Florida State University will recognize 22 of its most notable alumni at three different events during Homecoming weekend, which will take place Friday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 24. “Our remarkable alumni honorees demonstrate the value of a degree from FSU, and Homecoming is the perfect time to recognize them,” said Julie Decker, associate vice president of university advancement, alumni engagement and president of the FSU Alumni Association.
September 24, 2024
The College of Nursing’s undergraduate program soared 39 places to No. 33 among public universities, driven by state and university investments. Undergraduate student enrollment has quadrupled over the past two years while maintaining a personalized dedication to each student’s success, and Dean Jing Wang expects the college’s upward trend to continue.
September 20, 2024
Florida State University’s College of Nursing has launched the nation’s first master’s degree combining artificial intelligence and health care with a curriculum that will expand digital health initiatives into clinical benefits for patients through more advanced, efficient and personalized care.
September 18, 2024
Florida State University’s College of Nursing Clinical Assistant Professor Rylan Douthett has been appointed to serve on the Florida Health Care Innovation Council. Douthett is one of only five new appointees selected by Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve on the council whose mission is to explore and promote best practices in health care by evaluating new technologies and strategies that can be scaled to benefit all Floridians.
July 31, 2024
Three Florida State University researchers have been elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Professor of Nursing Lisa Hightow-Weidman, Professor of Physics Stephen Hill and Professor of Physics Laura Reina are all a part of this year’s class that will be inducted during the Annual Meeting of the Academy to be held in Orlando on Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2.
June 11, 2024
United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra has invited Florida State University College of Nursing Dean Jing Wang to serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council for Nursing Research (NACNR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Per the NACNR charter, the council advises the secretary and the director of the National Institute of Nursing Research at NIH.
April 25, 2024
Dr. Carli Culjat, an Associate Professor at Florida State University’s College of Nursing, is running for president-elect of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN). With experience as a nurse practitioner and a commitment to healthcare literacy in underserved communities, Dr. Culjat brings expertise and passion to her candidacy. Her nomination is supported by FSU’s College of Nursing Dean, Jing Wang. Dr. Culjat's previous roles at NAHN focused on healthcare disparities and preventative cancer care for Hispanic communities. She seeks support from NAHN members and stakeholders in promoting equity and excellence in healthcare.