University of Florida Affiliate Faculty
Erienne M Blanchard
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4113 NW 6TH ST STE C
GAINESVILLE FL 32609
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4113 NW 6th ST. Ste B/C
Gainesville FL 32609
David J Derrico MSN, BSN, CNE, RN
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PO Box 100154
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
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HPNP COMPLEX ROOM 3202
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
TEACHING
Professor Derrico teaches adult health nursing didactic and clinical classes to BSN, RN-BSN, and ABC students. The didactic courses taught include pathophysiology and health assessment. Professor Derrico has been honored with numerous teaching awards including ten consecutive outstanding undergraduate teaching awards, three College of Nursing teacher of the year awards, and two Teaching improvement (TIP) awards.
SERVICE
Professor Derrico holds membership in Florida Nurses Association, Oncology Nursing Society, and Sigma Theta Tau International. He has held leadership positions in the local SSTI chapter.
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College of Nursing Outstanding Faculty Award at Commencement2009-2015 · UF College of Nursing
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College of Nursing Teaching Award Nomination2007-2015 · UF College of Nursing
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Outstanding Nurse Educator2007 · UF College of Nursing
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College of Nursing Teaching Award Nomination2005 · UF College of Nursing
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Outstanding Faculty2004-2006 · UF College of Nursing
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College of Nursing Teaching Award2004 · UF College of Nursing
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Listed2003 · Academic Keys: Who's Who in Health Sciences Education
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College of Nursing Teaching Award Nomination2002-2003 · Uf College of Nursing
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Member2000-2016 · Florida Nurses Association
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Outstanding Faculty2000-2002 · UF College of Nursing
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Member2000-2001 · American Association of Critical Care Nurses
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Teacher of the Year Award1999 · UF College of Medicine
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Who's Who Among American Teachers1999 · Who's Who Among American Teachers
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College of Nursing Teaching Award Nomination1998 · UF College of Nursing
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Teaching Improvement Program Award1997 · UF College of Nursing
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Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching1996-1998 · UF College of Nursing
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Who's Who Among American Teachers1996 · Who's Who Among American Teachers
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Outstanding Junior Faculty1994-1996 · UF College of Nursing
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Teaching Improvement Program Award1994 · UF College of Nursing
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Member1993-2016 · Sigma Theta Tau
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Member1993-2016 · Oncology Nursing Society
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Undergraduate Faculty Advisor1993-1998 · Sigma Theta Tau – Alpha Theta Chapter
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Chairman, Program Committee1993-1995 · American Association of Critical Care Nurses, North Central Florida Chapter
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Chairman, Scholarship Committee1993-1995 · American Association of Critical Care Nurses, North Central Florida Chapter
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Outstanding Pediatric Article1993-1994 · Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing
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College of Nursing Teaching Award Nomination1993 · UF College of Nursing
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Community Nurse of the Year Nomination1993 · UF College of Nursing
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Who's Who in American Nursing1993 · Who's Who in American Nursing
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Board Member1992-1995 · American Association of Critical Care Nurses, North Central Florida Chapter
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Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching1992-1993 · UF College of Nursing
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Critical Care Award1992 · Hewlitt Packard
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Inductee1992 · Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Alpha Theta Chapter
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Member1991 · Graduate Student Council, University of Florida
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Meredith Lewis Glover Award1990 · University of Florida
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Nurse of the Year1990 · SGAH, Gaithersburg, MD
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Sailor of the Quarter Nomination1980-1983 · N/A
Professor Derrico is a clinical nurse specialist in critical care nursing, he holds certification in oncology nursing and has practice experience in both adult and pediatric critical care as well as adult and pediatric medical-surgical nursing. Professor Derrico has expertise in Legal Nurse Consulting and Pathophysiology and Health Assessment.
- 2017 The American journal of hospice & palliative care
- 2010 Journal of clinical nursing
- 1999 The American journal of nursing
- 1994 The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
- 1993 Dimensions of critical care nursing : DCCN
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1990
Masters – CNS/Critical Care NursingUniversity of Florida
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1985
Bachelor of Science in NursingUniversity of the State of New York
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1982
AS – NursingUniversity of the State of New York
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1975
Bachelor of Science – Music EducationWest Chester University
Matthew P Walser
- Mailing Address:
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280 FLETCHER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
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280 FLETCHER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Matthew Walser, PA-C, ATC: Matt “the Sports PA” graduated with a degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training and Education from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado in 1994. After graduation, he was selected to work as an intern with the Dallas Cowboys before he returned to Colorado and served as the Assistant Athletic Trainer at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado. After a short stint at the high school level, he earned his master’s degree in Athletic Training from the University of Florida and transitioned from a graduate assistant to a full time staff position with UF football. He worked up to the role of Associate Head Football Athletic Trainer before he resigned to attend Physician Assistant School at the University of Florida. Upon graduation in 2006, he was hired at UF Orthopaedics where he spent 12 years working with the sports medicine surgeons in a clinical and surgical role. He has spent countless hours teaching athletic training, physical therapy and physician assistant students since his arrival to UF in 1995. He continues his involvement with medical coverage of UF athletic events. He currently serves as a physician assistant with the UF Student Health Care Center in the Sports Medicine and Acute Care (SMAC) Division and is actively involved with the Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant Education Programs. His hobbies include flying and spending time outdoors and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
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Certified Athletic TrainerBoard of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
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Certified Physician AssistantNational Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- 2022 BMJ open quality
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2006
Masters of Physician Assistant StudiesUniversity of Florida
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1998
Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports ScienceUniversity of Florida
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1994
Bachelors of Arts in Exercise ScienceFort Lewis College
External Affiliate Faculty
- Amanda Guevara, PT, DPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist, Kids on the Move, Specialization: Pediatrics. Email: Guevaraamanda1@gmail.com
- Cathy S. Paterson, PhD, Adjunct Professor, University of St. Augustine, Specialization/PT Course Affiliation: Physiology/Pharmacology. Email: cpaterson@usa.edu