Florida State University College of Nursing Dean Jing Wang has received the Fellowship Ad Eundem from the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). This fellowship is considered one of the most notable global honors for leadership and innovation in nursing.
The award recognizes Wang’s contributions to digital health transformation, the integration of artificial intelligence in health care, and workforce innovation. According to Clark, “Dean Wang’s fellowship is a testament to her exceptional leadership and the worldwide impact of her work. Her ability to drive innovation in digital health, artificial intelligence and workforce development has elevated the College of Nursing and strengthened Florida State University’s reputation on the global stage. We are proud to celebrate her achievements and the international recognition she brings to FSU.”
RCSI, also called RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is known internationally for its programs in health sciences education, research, and professional training. The Fellowship Ad Eundem is given to leaders whose work has significantly advanced health care and nursing globally.
Wang commented on receiving the honor: “The Fellowship Ad Eundem is an extraordinary honor. RCSI’s global leadership in advancing nursing and health care aligns deeply with my commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and preparing the next generation of nurses to lead in an AI-enabled future.”
During Wang’s tenure as dean, FSU College of Nursing has broadened its international presence and focused on innovation. The college introduced what it describes as the nation’s first Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in AI Applications in Health Care. It has also promoted digital health research and established partnerships that aim to strengthen nursing leadership and workforce development.
Other recipients honored alongside Wang include Claire Montgomery Zangerle, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership; Maurizio Zega, president of the Order of the Nursing Professions of Rome; vice president of Italy’s National Federation of Orders of the Nursing Professions; and vice president of the European Nursing Council.
Wang was formally recognized at a ceremony held in December 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.
More information can be found at nursing.fsu.edu.
