One out of every four nursing graduates in Florida comes from UCF — more than any other university in the state.
Source: 2023–24, State University System of Florida
Registered nursing is one of the fastest-growing professions, with more than 203,000 job openings projected nationwide by 2031.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Most of UCF’s 17,000+ nursing graduates remain in Florida, helping to fill the state’s nursing shortage. Visit nursing.ucf.edu to learn more.
“UCF Knight nurse graduates have a shared commitment to improving lives in … Florida.”
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Expert Faculty
Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity.
Simulation is crucial component of nursing education. UCF is leading the way in this innovative field where students learn critical thinking, clinical skills and cultural congruence from global experts like Desiree Díaz to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
The Future of Nursing
Desiree Díaz, professor of nursing, is one of the world’s leading healthcare simulation education experts.
Attending UCF has been an incredible experience both in my professional and personal development.”
Where a UCF Degree Can Take You
What you’ll learn, who you’ll meet and the opportunities you’ll take on at UCF will lay the foundation for a meaningful life. Our goal is to prepare you for success — from job satisfaction and well-being to feeling fulfilled and confident in your path.
Eunice Oladepe Ojo ’21DNP
Doctorate in nursing practice
Doctorate in nursing
“I believe I could make more of an impact by obtaining a Ph.D. in nursing. … I also believe my teaching and research experience [will] encourage [people to become] future nurses.”
Ojo is a McKnight Doctoral fellow who is researching fall prevention and aims to become a nurse scientist and faculty.
Kimberly Emery Rathbun ’17BSN ’22PhD
Bachelor’s in nursing
“UCF’s College of Nursing provides and creates opportunities to promote scholarly knowledge and growth and ensure student success. I feel well prepared moving forward in my career as a nurse scientist.”
Emery is the first graduate of UCF’s B.S.N. to Ph.D. program and has received recognition from the National Institutes of Health for her research.
College of Nursing Degrees
There are many benefits to taking a more proactive approach to choosing a career. The College of Nursing has curriculum and programs to help you land your next opportunity.
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Advanced Practice DNP
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - ARNP Post Master's
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Executive
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner Graduate Certificate
- Health Care Simulation Graduate Certificate
- Nursing (BSN)
- Nursing (BSN) - Accelerated Second Degree BSN
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- Nursing (MSN) - Nursing and Health Care Simulation
- Nursing (MSN) - Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing (PhD)
- Nursing (PhD) - BSN to PhD
- Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
- Nursing RN (BSN)
- Nursing RN (BSN) - AS to BS
- Nursing RN (BSN) - Concurrent ASN to BSN - Seminole State Track
- Nursing RN (BSN) - Concurrent ASN to BSN - Valencia College Track
- Nursing RN (BSN) - RN-BSN
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