Desiree Diaz News

The honor is designed to recognize some of UCF’s brightest stars who shine a positive light on UCF and in their respective fields.

UCF College of Nursing Associate Professor Desiree Diaz shares how UCF is leading the charge in virtual reality education, the importance of teaching students about cultural congruence and how simulation technology is integral to the future of nursing. 

Having recently earned international accreditation for its nursing simulation program, UCF is a living example of how we can take healthcare from here to the future.

Díaz was honored for her contributions to innovative teaching and learning strategies, academic leadership and nursing education research.

The nine recent graduates from the University of Central Florida College of Nursing Healthcare Simulation program are the first in the state fully trained to…

Simulation expert and assistant professor at the University of Central Florida College of Nursing Desiree Díaz has been honored with the Excellence in Academia Award…

The statistics don’t lie. Transgender people are three times more likely to attempt suicide, twice as likely to be homeless, six to eight times more…

As part of a university-wide effort to hire 200 new faculty members in high-demand workforce areas, the UCF College of Nursing has hired seven new…