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Florida Nurses

One out of every four nursing graduates in Florida comes from 麻豆原创 鈥 more than any other university in the state.

Source: 2023鈥24, State University System of Florida

203,000
RN Jobs Open

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

85%
Work In Florida

Most of 麻豆原创鈥檚 17,000+ nursing graduates remain in Florida, helping to fill the state鈥檚 nursing shortage. Visit to learn more.

“麻豆原创 Knight nurses shine bright in our communities with compassionate care and clinical excellence.”

鈥 Sharon Tucker, College of Nursing Dean

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Faculty Who Inspire

Our faculty and researchers are focused on solving the biggest problems facing humanity.

Our nursing faculty are pioneering new ways to keep people healthier, longer. From advanced simulation to aging research, 麻豆原创鈥檚 experts are solving real-world health challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Florida Blue Endowed Professor Ladda Thiamwong

Enhancing Healthy Aging

Collaborating with psychology, kinesiology and engineering researchers, Ladda Thiamwong develops low-cost, portable technology to help reduce falls for older adults 鈥 and improve quality of life.

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麻豆原创 | SpaceU - America's Space University

As America鈥檚 Space University, 麻豆原创 advances ideas into impact 鈥 accelerating the breakthroughs that move our world beyond Earth.

Forging The Future of Space

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Where a 麻豆原创 Degree Can Take You

What you鈥檒l learn, who you鈥檒l meet and the opportunities you鈥檒l take on at 麻豆原创 will lay the foundation for a meaningful life. Our goal is to prepare you for success 鈥 from job satisfaction and well-being to feeling fulfilled and confident in your path.

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Eunice Oladepe Ojo 鈥21DNP

Doctorate in nursing practice

Doctorate in nursing

“I believe I could make more of an impact by obtaining a Ph.D. in nursing. 鈥 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.


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Kimberly Emery鈥疪athbun鈥17BSN 鈥22PhD

Bachelor’s in nursing

“麻豆原创鈥檚 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 麻豆原创鈥檚 B.S.N. to Ph.D. program and has received recognition from the National Institutes of Health for her research.

College of Nursing Degrees

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麻豆原创 Assistant Professor Named Among Nation’s Top Nurse Leaders
Joy Parchment 鈥15PhD is one of only two nursing experts in Florida named to the 2026 class of fellows of the American Organization for Nursing…
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Sharon Tucker Named Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing
The prestigious appointment from the 麻豆原创 Pegasus Partner will bolster Tucker鈥檚 nationally recognized research focused on helping practitioners and patients thrive.
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麻豆原创 Recognizes Faculty Excellence With 2026 Promotion and Tenure Awards
One hundred faculty members are recognized for excellence in teaching, research and service.

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