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.
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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student experiences
Inside the Kirbo Innovation and Learning Lab
Discover the future of nursing at the UF College of Nursing as our students bring their skills to life using cutting-edge simulations — watch the video now!
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College of Nursing news
A Legacy of UF Nursing Leadership: Celebrating…
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Star Booker Inducted as an American Academy of…
Dr. Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN, FAAN, was inducted as a fellow to the American Academy of Nursing during the annual Health Policy Conference…
Making Scents: Aromatherapy Demonstration Project…
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College of nursing events
feb. 28, 2025
The Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics National Symposium
Through lectures, podium and poster presentations, the 2025 Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics National Symposium will explore the intersection between nursing, data science, implementation science, and clinical practice.
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.
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.
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!
SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF NURSING
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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.
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.