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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College of nursing events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jan 30
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2026 DMS Leadership Conference
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Jan 31
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Alumni Reunion: Jacksonville Icemen Hockey Game
7:00pm to 9:00pm
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Feb 13
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2026 Nursing Career Fair
11:30am to 2:30pm
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Feb 19
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Giving Day
All Day
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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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SPRING 2026
Join Us for the 2026 DMS Nursing Leadership Conference
JAN. 30, 2026
Join us for a dynamic day of learning, collaboration and inspiration as we explore Innovative Leadership in Nursing: Boldly advancing the future of health care. The Dorothy M. Smith Nursing Leadership Conference has taken place every other year since 2004 and tackles the most pressing and informative topics affecting health care and nursing.
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