a gator nation welcome
Albert Gator Welcomes Dean Henderson
Dean Shakira Henderson officially began her tenure as the sixth dean of the UF College of Nursing on Jan. 29, 2024! As a special welcome to the Gator Nursing family, Albert Gator, and officially became a member of the Gator Nation!
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BSN
Ranked #1 in the state and among the top 25 nationally, our BSN program offers three specialized tracks to meet aspiring nurses’ needs.
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DNP
Our DNP program prepares expert nurses for specialized advanced practice roles.
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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.
College of Nursing news
College of Nursing Alumni Lead Three Gator100…
The 2024 Gator100 list, featuring some of the world’s fastest-growing businesses led by Gator Alumni, included three companies headed by UF College…
Two Gator Nursing Faculty Members Named to…
Two UF College of Nursing faculty members will join the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame this summer, it was announced recently by the…
Leslie Parker Named College of Nursing Associate…
Leslie Parker, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC, FAAN, was recently named the College of Nursing’s associate dean for research and scholarship. Dr. Parker has…
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.
college of nursing events
may 3
Pinning & Recognition Ceremony
The Pinning & Recognition Ceremony is a ceremony welcoming grads to the profession of Nursing, specifically for Nursing undergraduates to mark their transition into the Nursing profession, hosted by the College of Nursing, and sponsored by the UF College of Nursing Alumni Council.
May 2 & 3
Commencement Ceremonies
UF College of Nursing Doctoral and Bachelor’s commencements will be held May 2-3. Congratulations to our graduating Gator Nurses and their guests!
Faculty opportunities
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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.
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