FAU Nursing Dean Cameron Duncan, Ph.D., Named Fellow of the AAN | | |
Cameron G. Duncan, Ph.D., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, Holli Rockwell Trubinsky Eminent Dean of Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), one of the nursing profession’s highest honors recognizing leaders whose work has significantly advanced healthcare, nursing practice, research, education and policy.
His induction into the AAN places Duncan among an elite group of nursing leaders. The distinguished cohort of the 2026 Class of Fellows, recently announced by the AAN, represents nurse leaders from 39 states, the District of Columbia and 17 countries who have made substantial contributions to improving health outcomes and are positioned to continue transforming healthcare for years to come.
The academy will formally welcome the 2026 Fellows during its induction ceremony and soiree on Oct. 10 in Washington, D.C., a celebration widely regarded as one of the profession’s highest distinctions.
“It is a great honor to be named a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing,” said Duncan. “To be recognized by an organization whose members have helped shape the future of nursing and healthcare worldwide is both humbling and deeply meaningful. I am proud to join this remarkable cohort of nurse leaders and look forward to contributing to the Academy’s mission of advancing health policy, promoting nursing leadership and addressing the complex health challenges facing our communities. This recognition also reflects the dedication of my colleagues, mentors, students and patients who have inspired and supported my journey, and I am honored to represent Florida Atlantic University and the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing among the Academy’s newest Fellows.” Read More
| | FAU Nursing Scholars Shine on Global Stage at Prestigious Human Caring Conference in Norway | |
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing participated in the 47th annual International Association for Human Caring (IAHC) Conference, held June 11 to 13 at Nord University in Bodø, Norway. Centered on the theme "Bringing the Heritage of Caring Science Theories into the Future: Application & Development," the conference featured presentations from internationally recognized caring science scholars, including Lena Wiklund Gustin, Ph.D., Herdis Alvsvåg, Ph.D., and Kari Martinsen, Ph.D.
College leaders, faculty, students and emeriti faculty contributed 19 presentations, two posters and two workshops during the conference. A collaborative team that included Florida Atlantic doctoral student Lori Jurist and colleagues from Vanderbilt University and the University of San Francisco received first-place recognition for its poster, "Self-Care Among Master of Nursing Students Using Watson's Clinical Caritas Processes." Read More
| | Nursing Excellence Showcased in Spring 2026 'Florida Atlantic' Magazine | | The Spring 2026 issue of Florida Atlantic magazine is now available in both digital and print formats. This edition features key highlights from the College of Nursing, including a spotlight on the Fit2Drive study led by Ruth Tappen, Ed.D., professor and Christine E. Lynn Eminent Scholar, research insights from Howard Butcher, Ph.D., professor and director of the Ph.D. in nursing program, whose research suggested that a simply daily meditation may reduce psychological strain and even influence biological markers linked to cellular aging; and features on Debra Hain, Ph.D., professor and director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Ph.D. student Kerry-Ann Dixon in the Awards and Accolades section. Read More | | |
Attention undergraduate and graduate nursing students! Don’t miss your chance to secure funding for your education. Log in to Scholarship Universe to explore scholarships you may be eligible for and submit your application today! Deadline to apply is July 10.
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Have a bachelor's degree and interested in a nursing career? Join the next virtual Accelerated BSN information session on Tuesday, July 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn more about this 4-semester program of full-time academic study for motivated individuals who are looking for a challenging and stimulating career in nursing here. Deadline to apply for Spring 2027 Cohort (Davie campus) is Friday, July 31.
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Registration is open for fall 2026. Take the time today and sign up for classes! Registering now will ensure you have a great semester. Classes start on Saturday, Aug. 15. View the FAU Registrar's calendar here.
Note: Non-degree-seeking students are only allowed to register just prior to the start of each term.
| | Student Spotlight: Charity O'Neal | | |
After three years as a case worker and health educator for pregnant women, Charity O'Neal found the work rewarding but wanted a more direct role in patient care. This desire led her to choose the College of Nursing's Accelerated BSN track.
"Although I've helped make an impact on health outcomes, I couldn't help but feel like I could be doing more and felt called to start nursing school," shared O'Neal. "I want to help promote positive health outcomes for everyone who steps into a hospital."
Designed for students who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field, the Accelerated BSN track provides a fast pathway to a nursing career. The program is offered in Davie in the spring and in Boca Raton and Davie in the fall. Applications for Spring 2027 are open through July 31, 2026. Read More
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Call for donations! Aloha Balza, assistant director of the Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice, is collecting relief supplies for those affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.
Among the needed items are: medical and first aid supplies, bottled water, non-perishable foods, personal hygiene products, baby formula, wipes and diapers, new bedding, and disaster recovery gear such as tents, sleeping bags, flashlights, solar-powered lights, tarps, heavy-duty trash bags, and batteries.
Items can be dropped off at NU 342 during office hours. Every donation helps!
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Interested in the FAU Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program? The application deadline for Fall 2026 admission is Wednesday, July 15.
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Save the date for the Nursing Professionals Alumni tailgate event on Sept. 19 at the Marleen and Harold Forkas Alumni Center. Florida Atlantic football will take on FIU at 6 p.m. for the annual Shula Bowl. Register Here
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Join the Watson Caring Science Institute and the Vanderbilt School of Nursing for "Science and Soul: Advancing Health Care Through Caritas Practice" Nov. 20 to 21. This immersive summit brings together nurses, providers, educators and leaders from around the world to explore how caring science moves from philosophy to real-world clinical practice. Learn more and register.
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Advance your education! The College of Nursing offers a range of professional development courses, all based in the caring philosophy of our college, which are designed to fit your schedule and your life. Learn more about our certificates including Caring Science, Telehealth and Telemetry/Progressive Care here.
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Andre Williams, Ph.D., assistant professor of data science, has been appointed to the Observational Study Monitoring Board for the prestigious Framingham Heart Study, supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. In this role, Williams will leverage his expertise to help oversee data safety and monitoring for one of the most impactful, long-running epidemiological studies in medical history.
| | FAU Nursing Doctoral Student Wins Top International Award for Groundbreaking Self-Care Research | | |
Ph. D. student Lori Jurist was among the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing scholars who attended the 47th annual International Association for Human Caring Conference in Bodø, Norway. For Jurist, she felt it was both an honor and a privilege as a Florida Atlantic doctoral student to share the college’s commitment to caring science, nursing scholarship and human-centered education on an international stage.
Together with her co-authors, Gloria Littlemouse, Ph.D., of Vanderbilt University, and Sara Horton-Deutsch, Ph.D., of the University of San Francisco, their poster, “Self-Care Among Master of Nursing Students Using Watson’s Clinical Caritas Processes,” received the conference’s first place Best Poster Presentation Award.
“This achievement reflects not only a successful collaboration across institutions, but also the strong foundation of scholarship, mentorship and caring that defines the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing,” expressed Jurist. “The opportunity to engage with nurse scholars and leaders from around the world reinforced the global impact of the caring science principles that are central to the college’s mission.”
Jurist also expressed her gratitude for the ongoing support from Dean Cameron Duncan and the college’s leadership team.
“Their investment in students and emerging scholars creates opportunities for meaningful learning, collaboration and professional growth,” noted Jurist. “Experiences like this demonstrate how Florida Atlantic University continues to prepare nurse scholars to contribute to the advancement of nursing knowledge and human caring both nationally and internationally.”
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Yoga Takes a Summer Break
Our regular yoga classes are taking a break for the summer and will return this fall.
Boca Raton: Yoga resumes Tuesday, Sept. 1
Davie: Yoga resumes Monday, Sept. 7
In the meantime, No-Sweat Stretch, Core & Pelvic Floor will continue as scheduled every Wednesday from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. in NU 115 on the Boca Raton campus.
We look forward to seeing you back on the mat this fall!
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PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS:
#*Cowling, W. R., III. (2026). Firsthand accounts of embodied caring: A unitary science perspective. International Journal for Human Caring. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.20467/IJHC-2023-0040
*Forman-Hoffman, V. L., Flom, M., Williams, A., & Mariano, T. (2025). Prevalence of mild to moderate mental illness, correlates of treatment patterns, and perceived unmet need among U.S. adults: Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2021. Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health, 21, e17450179394114. https://doi.org/10.2174/0117450179394114251013063017
#Prestia, A. S., & Dyess, S. M. (2026). Current state: A nurse leader's guide to moral
and ethical decision making. Nurse Leader. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2026.102696
#Prestia, A. S., & Dyess, S. M. (2026). Caring as a leadership competency: Integrating AONL 2.0 and quintuple aim. Nurse Leader. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mnl.2026.102777
Sternberg, C., Berthold, C., Beauvoir, M., Titus, M., Horne, C., Philbin, M., Dale, S., & Alcaide, M. (in press). Community perspectives on long-acting injectable PrEP among Haitians and Haitian Americans living in Florida: A qualitative study. Critical Public Health.
#*Suriaga, A., Tappen, R. M., Eggenberger, T., Luck, G., Lavandera, R., Empleo- Frazier, O., Balza Montes, A., & Longo, J. (in press). Nursing and medical student competencies in pain and substance use: A national pilot study. Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration.
#*Tolea, M. I., King, B. M., Wilson, C., & Wiese, L. A. (2026). Optimizing rural community health to increase interdisciplinary detection and care: The ORCHID study. Planning Practice & Research, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/02697459.2025.2612478
Tramujas Vasconcellos Neumann, L., Mahinrad, S., Abner, E., Borson, S., Byrd, G. S., Carrillo, M. C., ... Wiese, L., Kind, A., & Barnes, L. L. (2026). Mitigating disparities in diagnosis of dementia. Alzheimer's & Dementia: Behavior & Socioeconomics of Aging, 2(2), e70080.
*Williams, A., Horne, C., & Freeman, K. (2026). Bridging the generalizability gap: A methodologic framework for enhancing generalizability in clinical trials across underrepresented populations. Open Access Journal of Clinical Trials, 18, 608458. https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJCT.S608458
Wilson, C., Chiang-Hanisko, L., Kaleem, S., Aljadani, M., Mendonca, J., Arshad, S., Pirrone, N., Follin, T., & Sacca, L. (2026). Lifestyle and complementary approaches to polycystic ovary syndrome during perimenopause and menopause: A scoping review. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276261436778
(* = Data-based, # = Caring Science)
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