
CARE, LEAD, INSPIRE.
The UF College of Nursing is driven to transform health through innovative practice, preeminent research and exceptional academic programs.
academic programs
academic Programs
BSN
The BSN degree is the critical first step for a career in professional nursing. The UF BSN is offered through three different programs to meet the needs of aspiring nurses.

academic programs
DNP
Our DNP program is ranked #1 in the state and #15 nationally. This practice-focused doctorate is designed to prepare expert nurses in specialized advanced practice roles.

academic programs
PhD
PhD students are actively involved with nursing and interdisciplinary research taking place in one of the most comprehensive academic health care centers in the Southeast.

College of Nursing news
Black History Month Research Spotlights: Lakeshia…
Lakeshia Cousin Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC has placed her commitment to health equity above all else. The assistant professor is…

UF achieves No. 1 ranking for online bachelor’s…
U.S. News & World Report also ranked the university’s online bachelor’s degree program as best in the country for veterans and active-duty…

UF Nursing Welcomes AI Pioneer Lisiane Pruinelli
The University of Florida College of Nursing recently welcomed its newest artificial intelligence expert, Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, RN, FAMIA, as an…

college of nursing events
Spring 2023
PhD Open House
Learn more about the University of Florida College of Nursing’s PhD program by attending an open house on Feb. 9 from 6-7 p.m. During this session, you will learn more about admission, funding, mentorship and why the University of Florida is right for you.

spring 2023
The Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics Symposium
Join us on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 as we explore technology in health care to reduce burden and enhance workforce well-being.

Spring 2023
Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship
Join us on Friday, April 14, 2023 as the College of Nursing, UF Health, and the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System present the 2023 Nursing Research Summit and Malasanos Lectureship. The Nursing Research Summit will showcase innovative research that can be used to solve complex health problems.

ai initiative
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Empowering the future of nursing
Learn how the UF College of Nursing is using AI to transform patient care.

Meet our faculty
Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, RN, FAMIA
The University of Florida College of Nursing recently welcomed its newest artificial intelligence expert, Lisiane Pruinelli, PhD, RN, FAMIA, as an associate professor in the Family Health and Community Science Department. Before coming to UF, Pruinelli was part of the University of Minnesota faculty, where she most recently served as an associate professor and clinical informatics researcher.


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