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.

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!

College of Nursing news
Elevate 2029 | 2025-29 Strategic Plan
The College of Nursing is in an exciting moment of transition and development. The induction of Dr. Shakira Henderson as the college’s sixth dean…

Bringing Visibility to the Nursing Profession…
By Tamara Macieira, PhD, RN Nursing-generated data holds immense potential to transform patient care, research, and health care…

Ann Horgas Appointed Executive Associate Dean
The University of Florida College of Nursing is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Horgas, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, to the position of executive…

College of nursing events
College Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Feb 14
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Career Fair
11:30am to 3:30pm
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Feb 28
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The Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics National Symposium
8:00am to 5:00pm
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Mar 07
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Apr 11
SAVE THE DATE
The Rita Kobb Nursing & Health Informatics National Symposium
FEB. 28, 2025
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.Â

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.

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.