care, lead, inspire

The UF College of Nursing is transforming health through innovative practice, preeminent research and exceptional academic programs.

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Albert Gator Welcomes Dean Henderson

Dean Shakira Henderson officially began her tenure as the sixth dean of the UF College of Nursing on Jan. 29, 2024! As a special welcome to the Gator Nursing family, Albert Gator, and officially became a member of the Gator Nation!

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nursing degree programs

your gateway to professional nursing

BSN

Ranked #1 in the state and among the top 25 nationally, our BSN program offers three specialized tracks to meet aspiring nurses’ needs.

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Fast Facts

UF College of Nursing Jacksonville

The University of Florida College of Nursing’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is offered at the UF Health Jacksonville campus. Learn more about what makes this program so unique.

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College of Nursing news

funding for your education

Nurse Faculty Loan Program

The UF College of Nursing offers the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to PhD and MSN-DNP students who intend to pursue a full-time nurse faculty position. The federal loan is cancelled through employment as nurse faculty post-graduation. This program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health.

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college of nursing events

March 21 & April 6

The College of Nursing Hosts Meet Dean Henderson Events

Don’t miss your opportunity to meet Dr. Shakira Henderson on March 21 in Washington DC during the next Gator Nurse Gathering. The UF College of Nursing is hosting the Washington DC event, as well as an April 6 gathering in Gainesville. Come interact with fellow Gator Nurses, network and find out what’s happening at the College. Follow the link below to register.

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The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators

Do you know of a UF College of Nursing faculty member who has gone above and beyond for nursing education and is deserving of special recognition? Please nominate a University of Florida nurse faculty member who is making a real difference in the education of our UF College of Nursing undergraduate and DNP students.

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2024 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship

The College of Nursing, UF Health, and the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System are partnering to present the 2024 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship. The Nursing Research Summit will showcase innovative research that can be used to solve complex health problems.

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Faculty opportunities

TEACH FUTURE GATOR NURSES

Open Faculty Positions

Explore the opportunities available in the University of Florida College of Nursing. Faculty positions are available in women's, children and family nursing, adult nursing and psychiatric/mental health nursing.

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COLLEGE OF NURSING MAGAZINE

The Gator Nurse

Catch up on all College of Nursing news, including alumni, faculty and student achievements. Published every spring, summer and fall!

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SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF NURSING

Generosity That Inspires and Transforms

Private support can assist the college with the recruitment and retention of much-needed faculty to teach the best and brightest students, to conduct innovative research and provide the most advanced clinical training for our future nurses.

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The Doctor of Nursing Practice and baccalaureate programs at the University of Florida College of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.