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.
practice-focused excellence
DNP
Our DNP program prepares expert nurses for specialized advanced practice roles.
driving research and innovation
PhD
Engage in cutting-edge nursing and interdisciplinary research in the Southeast’s premier academic health care center.
Accelerated BSN
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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Inside the Kirbo Innovation and Learning Lab
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College of Nursing news
Gator Nurses Score Big at Jacksonville Icemen…
The UF College of Nursing hosted an evening of hockey and community connection at the Jacksonville Icemen game on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. The second…
From the NICU to Nursing: A Gator Student’s…
Born at just 30 weeks and weighing 2 pounds, 7 ounces, MarÃa José Cobos Moreno, a student in the Traditional BSN Program at the University of…
Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Conference…
On Jan. 30, 2026, nursing leaders, scholars and professionals from across the state gathered at the J. Wayne Reitz Union for the 2026 Dorothy M…
College of nursing events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 19
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Giving Day
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Feb 20
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Health Policy Panel & Debate: Immunizations
1:00pm to 2:30pm
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Mar 06
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Wellness Workshop Series
2:00pm to 5:00pm
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Mar 07
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North Central Florida Health Festival
10:00am to 2:30pm
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Apr 10
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Nursing Research Summit & Malasanos Lectureship
8:00am to 4:00pm
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Apr 25
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Spring Pinning
All Day
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Apr 30
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UF Doctoral Commencement
9:00am to 11:00am
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May 01
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UF Commencement: Bachelor
All Day
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STAND UP AND HOLLER
Gator Nation Giving Day
Feb. 19, 2026
Gators from every corner of the globe will rally to champion a shared mission: supporting the University of Florida as it tackles grand challenges and shapes a brighter future for our state, nation and world. The Gator Nation® is everywhere — and when we unite, we’re unstoppable. Your gift, combined with the collective strength of our global community, will spark discovery, fuel innovation and open doors to new opportunities across UF.
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