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The UF College of Nursing is driven to transform health through innovative practice, preeminent research and exceptional academic programs.
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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.
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DNP
Our DNP program is ranked #1 in the state and #28 nationally. This practice-focused doctorate is designed to prepare expert nurses in specialized advanced practice roles.
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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.
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Important updates on COVID-19
Here at the College of Nursing, the safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community are top priority.
College of Nursing news
Telesummit interview series with revolutionary…
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UF Online RN to BSN Nursing Alum Continues to…
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College of Nursing Faculty Featured in Explore…
The spring 2020 issue of the Explore Magazine highlights how four College of Nursing research faculty are working hard to study and improve…
College of Nursing upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events!
Check out upcoming events at the College of Nursing for students, alumni, friends and faculty!
SPRING 2020
BSN Pinning and Recognition Ceremony
The College of Nursing is excited to host a Virtual Pinning Celebration for Spring 2020 traditional BSN grads on May 12. This date is very special to the nursing profession, as it is the last day of National Nurses Week and is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
SPRING 2020 RESCHEDULED CEREMONY
COMMENCEMENT POSTPONEMENT
Spring BSN Commencement has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 2 at 7pm in the O’Connell Center. Processional begins at 6:30pm. Graduating doctoral candidates are invited to participate in the summer doctoral commencement ceremony on August 7.
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DEAN MCDANIEL COMMENCEMENT MESSAGE
While public health concerns unfortunately don’t allow us to celebrate the momentous occasion of our students’ graduation until later this summer, Dean McDaniel is sharing celebratory remarks for our spring 2020 graduates.
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Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN
We are proud to announce that the UF College of Nursing is the recipient of a $370,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease. This project, led by Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, assistant professor, will focus on elucidating and understanding movement-evoked pain, or MEP, in older African Americans with knee osteoarthritis.
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