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The Christine E. Lynn Advanced Nursing Simulation Clinic officially opened at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing in Boca Raton with a program and reception on Sept. 24. Dean Cameron Duncan was joined by Florida Atlantic President Adam Hasner and Provost Russell Ivy, along with Mrs. Lynn; Dr. Hank Drummond, divisional senior vice president, Cross Country Healthcare; and Eileen Manniste, chief nursing officer, Broward Health; for the ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the clinic.
The program also included the portrait unveiling of Dr. Safiya George, the third dean in the college’s four-decade history. Dr. George, now president of University of the Virgin Islands, was in attendance to express her appreciation for the recognition. Read More
| | Nursing Alumni Set to Celebrate at Fall Reception | | The Nursing Professionals Alumni Network will host a fall reception on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Student Union on the university's Davie campus. This special event provides an opportunity for alumni, students and guests to come together to celebrate the achievements of Nursing Owls, over light fare and refreshments. The reception will highlight the enduring impact of our alumni on nursing education, research, scholarship and practice. Join us and register here! | | Caring Hearts Auxiliary to Host 19th Annual 'Keep Memories Alive' Walk | |
The Caring Hearts Auxiliary of Florida Atlantic's Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is set to host its 19th annual “Keep Memories Alive” Walk-in-the-Mall on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. at the Town Center (North entrance) in Boca Raton. Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Sign up today with your family and friends! Your donations will fund caregiver programs and day center scholarships for participants in financial need. Registration and sponsorship information can be found here.
| BSN Students Honored at Kay Carpenter Scholarship Pinning Ceremony | | The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing hosted the Kay Carpenter Scholarship Pinning Ceremony for more than 20 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students on Sept. 30. The event honored these outstanding scholars with pins representing the late Kay Carpenter, whose vision and generosity established the scholarship fund. Established in 2018, this scholarship has helped almost 150 students achieve their goal of becoming nurses. Read More | Thank You for Your Generosity! Giving Day 2025 | |
On Sept. 18, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing exceeded its 2025 Giving Day challenge, with 64 donors contributing for a total amount of $8,729. Across the university, more than 1,500 donors united to support Florida Atlantic’s 3rd annual Giving Day, raising more than $813,000 for student success initiatives, community programs, innovative research, and more. The day-long campaign achieved a 129% increase in total dollars raised over 2024.
Miss out on Giving Day? You can still support the College of Nursing! Give Here
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Student organizations are an excellent way to expand your personal and professional growth, as well as help you build a strong support network. From research to faith-based groups, there's an Owl community for you! To learn more and view a complete listing of nursing organizations, click here.
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The Student Nurses' Association (SNA) is set to host its annual Halloween party on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the college's Atrium. Come dressed in your best costume and enter in the costume contest, play some games, win prizes, eat and have fun!
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Walk with the Nurses Christian Fellowship team at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual Light the Night on Saturday, Oct. 25! This inspiring walk supports life-saving treatments for patients battling blood cancer. Learn more and help the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing NCF team reach their goal. Register here or make a donation.
| | Student Spotlight: Eddy Pierre Jean | | |
Accelerated BSN student Eddy Pierre Jean views his nursing degree as an opportunity for professional advancement and a fulfilling career dedicated to serving his community. Eddy is part of the Davie campus cohort of the track, which is specifically designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in another field seeking to become a Registered Nurse. He anticipates graduating from the program in December 2025.
"Becoming a nurse was always my dream, but family responsibilities and life circumstances delayed the process,” Eddy said. “Through fieldwork, I had the chance to meet nurses and doctors who reignited that passion. They inspired me to stop waiting and finally turn my dreams into action. Everything I have done so far has led me here.” Read More
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The start of the college’s annual Lamplighter & White Coat Scholarship campaign is now underway to support first-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students with their educational expenses. All contributions make a meaningful difference. Learn more about the campaign at this link. For sponsorship opportunities, click here.
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Explore a new approach to healing! Our new Advanced Holistic Practice & Nurse Coach certificate program offers BSNs or higher the tools to care for others and themselves. The fully online, 12-credit course is open to non-degree seeking students and upon completion, students are eligible to apply for board certification. Apply by Nov. 15 for Spring 2026! Learn More
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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.
| | Dr. Candy Wilson Presents Collaborative ADRD Research in South Africa | | |
The 17th Global Conference on Ageing, organized by the International Federation on Ageing (IFA), was held in Cape Town, South Africa, from Sept. 9 to 12. The event was dedicated to exploring the diverse dimensions of ageing to drive action and improve the quality of life for older people.
At the conference, Dr. Candy Wilson presented collaborative research on, "Optimizing Rural Community Health to Increase Interdisciplinary Detection and Care: The ORCHID Study." This project, conducted by Drs. Lisa Wiese and Beth King, Dr. Magdalina Tolea, and Ms. Bianca Tolea, highlighted Florida Atlantic University's community outreach in the Glades to provide residents and health care providers with education on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD).
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Housed within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, the Archives of Caring is a unique repository dedicated to preserving the legacy and scholarship of caring science in nursing. With 27 collections (and counting) from 19 generous donors, the Archives supports the study, teaching and advancement of caring as a vital domain of nursing knowledge.
It includes rare nursing history books, personal papers of caring scholars and materials from nurses trained in the 1930s and 1950s. These resources are available for research and educational use. Learn More
To schedule an appointment, email NurArchives@health.fau.edu.
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On Sept. 3, Dr. Mary Ann Leavitt presented "Heart Disease and Heart Health" at the West Boca Raton branch of the Palm Beach County Library Systems. She described the extent of cardiovascular disease in the U.S. and how to distinguish between a heart attack and heart failure.
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Research, innovations and treatment strategies were among the topics covered at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care fall conference. Dr. Caroline Hardy poster's focused on an evidence-based guide for primary care providers to implement compression therapy in patients prior to evaluation and treatment by a specialist.
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Dr. Debra Hain presented at the American Nephrology Nurses Association Fall Summit on serious mental illness in adults with chronic kidney disease in North Carolina on Sept. 26. She discussed strategies for assessment, early identification and interventions to reduce barriers to quality mental health and nephrology care.
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Dr. Lisa Wiese spoke to local residents at the Healthier Glades Celebration in September. The goal of the initiative is to foster health, wellness, and youth engagement in the Glades community for lasting impact. Residents, grassroots groups and new nonprofits were invited to free workshops designed to prepare first-time applicants for the Healthier Glades Mini Grant.
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The college's Advanced Nursing Simulation Lab on the university's Davie campus was featured on SoFlo Health with host Hunter Franqui for a WPLG Local 10 segment that aired on Sept. 5. Watch Here
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Interim Director of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center Dr. Alice Brumley is featured in "The Well of PBC" publication as a former Palm Health Foundation Scholar, describing how the program contributed to her DNP degree from Florida Atlantic (October/November Issue, pages 34-35). Read More
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PEER-REVIEWED PAPERS:
*Cowling, W. & Nicoll, L. (2025). Through a window: Finding meaning in unitary appreciative knowing. Advances in Nursing Science, 48, 302- 309. https://doi.org/10.1097/ANS.0000000000000568
Hain, D., Tappen, R. M., & Suriaga, A. (2025). Effective use of external collaborators to address mental health needs of long-term care residents: Composite case reports. The European Society of Medicine, 13(8), 1–7.
#Kociolek, J., Gengo, R., & Chiang-Hanisko, L. (2025). Caring-healing modalities for emotional distress and resilience in cancer survivors: A scoping review. Nursing Reports, 15(3), 334. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15090334
Pratt, B. A. (2025). Overcoming limitations to advance biobehavioral research in nursing science. Research in Nursing & Health, 48(5), 531–532. https://doi.org/10.1002/nur.70015
*#Toledo, C., & Quidley-Rodriguez, N. (2025). Digital technology use to facilitate lactation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative inquiry. International Journal for Human Caring. Advance online publication.
(* = Data-based, # = Caring Science)
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