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U.S. News & World Report has recognized UCF’s exceptional faculty and graduate programs in its 2024 list of Best Graduate Schools. “UCF’s world-class faculty excel at providing our graduate students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as innovative leaders and creators,” says President Alexander N. Cartwright. “The U.S. News rankings demonstrate that […]

UCF’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs are among 21 graduate programs at the University of Central Florida to be recognized among the nation’s best in the 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The College of Nursing continues to climb the rankings, moving up nine points to No. 43 — […]

From a young age, Kristen Ng has been drawn to helping people. Whether it was teaching a first grader how to read or putting ice packs on her little brother’s head when he got hurt, her sense of compassion and desire to assist others motivated her to pursue a career in which she could do […]

More than 30 UCF graduate programs have been recognized among the nation’s best, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools Ranking. Among the programs climbing the rankings are the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs at the UCF College of Nursing, moving up more than 10 spots to No. 52. […]

Graduates will help meet state and national demand for baccalaureate-educated nurses, nurse leaders and nursing faculty. Today, UCF awarded 239 nursing degrees and recognized the hard work and dedication of College of Nursing students who have achieved their educational dreams. There has never been a greater need for more Knight nurses to not only practice […]

Thirty UCF graduate programs and areas have been recognized among the nation’s best, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Graduate Schools Rankings. Among the programs included are the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs in the College of Nursing, ranking No. 65 in the nation.   Read More  

Inspired to fulfill her mother’s dream, Loida Guillén Strong ’20DNP pursued a doctorate in nursing without telling her until she earned her diploma this summer.   Read More on UCF Today   More on this heartwarming story: USA TODAY   Telemundo   Univision Watch on Univision     Orlando Sentinel Central Florida 100: Beverly Seay, chair, UCF […]

Reflecting growing national demand for nurse practitioners and nursing faculty, UCF College of Nursing will graduate the most total Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD students in its history this weekend.   It’s a fact. Nurses with the highest level of degree are in high demand. Nursing, like many other healthcare professions, is moving […]

A UCF nursing doctoral student is using her experience with research to develop hundreds of masks for local nurses and fellow Knights. Read More

A National Nurses Day spotlight on DNP Student Kellie Chapman, who uses her experience as a nurse to train others in Brevard County hospital emergency rooms. Read More