School of Nursing & Health Studies

08/31/2026

SONHS Leadership on the National Stage!
Congratulations to Dean Hudson Santos, named the inaugural Chair of AAN Science, the American Academy of Nursing’s Science Advisory Council, for a two-year term.
Dean Santos will help shape conversations around science policy, research funding, workforce development, and the future of health care. 🩺🔬
We’re proud to see his leadership and expertise making an impact nationally! 👏
Read More ➡️ http://news.miami.edu/sonhs/stories/2026/08/dean-santos-to-chair-aan-science.html
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08/31/2026

🧡💚 Advance your practice. Expand your impact.

Take the next step in your mental health nursing career with the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies’ Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.

Strengthen your clinical expertise, build your confidence, and prepare to make a greater impact in mental health care.

Ready to take your practice further? Apply today. ⏩
https://www.sonhs.miami.edu/academics/certificate-programs/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/index.html?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jsnn8n5&fbclid=IwY2xjawTp2qBwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMEEwRDhhakV4aUxGV3pEdDFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1-3paaEsBDpSWTEIMI-PWQlnUhb46a8zWnrVMzQ6x_Cxnc2NskdDeN8Prgg_aem_jHDBrrtvVkjGyTItF9IeZQ

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08/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Dean Hudson Santos! 🧡💚

The University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies proudly congratulates Dean Hudson Santos on receiving the 2026 Florida Nurses Association Barbara Lumpkin Award—a distinguished recognition of his leadership and contributions to nursing and health care.

We’re grateful for Dean Santos’ continued commitment to advancing the nursing profession, strengthening health care, and improving the well-being of the communities we serve.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor! 👏🩺

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08/27/2026

WHERE NURSING EDUCATION MEETS INNOVATION. 🩺✨
At the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies, S.H.A.R.E. — Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education — gives our students an immersive environment to develop advanced clinical skills through hands-on simulation and innovative technology.
From ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion to complex clinical scenarios, our undergraduate nursing students have opportunities to practice, build confidence, and strengthen their clinical decision-making in a safe learning environment.
This is how we prepare Cane Nurses for the realities of nursing—and the future of health care. 🧡💚
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08/25/2026

Celebrating where we are and looking toward what’s ahead. 💚🧡
Last Friday, the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies came together for our Fall 2026 State of the School, celebrating the achievements of our faculty, staff, and students while reflecting on the progress that continues to move our School forward. 🩺✨
As we begin a new semester, we’re energized by the opportunities ahead and committed to advancing nursing education, research, innovation, and impact.
Here’s to building on our momentum and making an even greater difference in the year ahead! 👏🌴
Thank you to everyone who continues to make SONHS a place where excellence, innovation, and collaboration thrive. 🧡💚
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08/20/2026

WHERE CAN PMHNP PRACTICE TAKE YOU? From large health care organizations to community settings, advanced practice psychiatric mental health nurses have opportunities to make an impact wherever mental health care is needed. Expand where you practice. Expand who you can serve.

🙌 START YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AT 'THE U,' ENROLL TODAY ▶ https://www.sonhs.miami.edu/academics/certificate-programs/psychiatric-mental-health-nurse-practitioner/index.html 🧡💚🧡

08/19/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Yhovana Gordon, D.N.P., EdD, APRN, FNP-BC!

The University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies proudly congratulates Dr. Gordon, associate professor of clinical and director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program, on being named Chair of the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital Board of Trustees.
With decades of experience in nursing, clinical practice, education, and academic leadership, Dr. Gordon continues to make an impact both in the classroom and throughout South Florida’s health care community. 🩺🌴

We’re proud to celebrate this exciting leadership achievement and the continued impact of our SONHS faculty. Read more at https://news.miami.edu/sonhs/stories/2026/08/yhovana-gordon-named-chair-of-hca-florida-kendall-hospital-board-of-trustees.html.

Congratulations, Dr. Gordon! 👏

08/17/2026

GO FURTHER. CARE MORE. LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.

Prepare for the evolving needs of patients, families, and communities through advanced education in primary care.

Take your next step at the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies. Shape your future at The U!

ENROLL TODAY ➡️ https://www.sonhs.miami.edu/academics/masters-programs/agnp-primary-care/index.html.

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08/17/2026

☕🧡💚 Fall 2026 is officially brewing!

The first day of the fall semester is always filled with excitement, new beginnings, and plenty of opportunities to learn. Today, Dean Hudson Santos visited classrooms across the University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies to welcome our students back—and kicked off the semester with a little cafecito from .305.

From connecting with students to seeing learning in action, it was the perfect way to start a new semester together.

Here’s to a semester filled with learning, growth, connection, and Canes pride! 🩺📚🌴

08/17/2026

🎉 Welcome to SONHS, Dr. Tony Umadhay! 💚🧡

The University of Miami School of Nursing & Health Studies is proud to welcome Lonar Anthony “Tony” Umadhay, Ph.D., CRNA, FAANA, FNAP, FAAN, as our new Associate Professor of Clinical and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.

With more than 30 years of experience in nursing education, clinical practice, academic leadership, and health care advocacy, Dr. Umadhay brings a wealth of expertise to SONHS. His work spans health equity, workforce development, simulation-based education, anesthesia practice, and health disparities.

In his new role, Dr. Umadhay will help lead the continued growth of our DNP program and advance the education of the next generation of advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders.

💬 “I look forward to working alongside the outstanding faculty and students at the School of Nursing and Health Studies…” — Dr. Tony Umadhay

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Umadhay to the Canes community! 🌴🩺 Read More; LINK in BIO

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