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 #28 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.
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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
Gator Advances Her Nursing Career with a UF BSN…
It’s never too late to pursue your passion. For Betty Alcover, 47, making the transition from the financial side to the medical side of healthcare…
Lucero awarded two-year $1M AHRQ project
Congratulations to Robert Lucero, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, associate professor, and his colleague, Dr. Patricia Dykes at Harvard Medical School, on…
Versie Johnson-Mallard appointed to the Board on…
Versie Johnson-Mallard, PhD, WHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, associate dean for student affairs, has been appointed to the Board on Gulf Education and…
College of Nursing upcoming Events
SUMMER ACCELERATED BSN GRADS
Summer Virtual Pinning Ceremonies
Becomes available Friday, August 14th at 5pm, and will continue to be available once launched.
SUMMER ACCELERATED BSN, RN-BSN & Doctoral GRADS
Summer Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Becomes available Saturday, August 15th at 5pm, and will continue to be available once launched.
Meet our faculty
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.
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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