Graduate Nursing Programs Earn Top Rankings
The Master of Science Nursing (MSN) is the top-ranked program in Florida. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
The at has received a ranking of No. 32 for its (MSN) program and No. 54 for its (DNP) program by the 2019 鈥淏est Graduate Schools Guidebook.鈥 The College鈥檚 MSN is the top-ranked program in Florida. There are more than 330 master鈥檚 degree programs in the United States accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
鈥淭o be listed in this latest U.S. News & World Report ranking and have the top-ranked master鈥檚 program in the state of Florida is truly an honor and evidence of the tireless efforts and dedication of our faculty and staff to deliver outstanding nursing programs in this region,鈥 said , Ph.D., R.N., dean of 抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Nursing. 鈥淥ur excellent graduate programs are preparing the next generation of nurse practitioners, educators and practice leaders to help address the shortage of nurses, primary care providers and educators in Florida and well beyond our state.鈥
Each year, U.S. News ranks professional school programs in business, education, engineering, law, medicine and nursing, including specialties in each area. The Best Graduate Schools rankings in these areas are based on two types of data: expert opinions about program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research and students. The data for the rankings in all six disciplines come from statistical surveys of more than 2,012 programs and from reputation surveys sent to more than 20,500 academics and professionals, conducted in fall 2017 and early 2018. As prospective students research course offerings and weigh schools' intangible attributes, the information on the U.S. News website can help applicants compare concrete factors, such as student-faculty ratio and job placement success upon graduation.
抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Nursing excelled in the percent of faculty active in nursing practice, number of master鈥檚 degrees awarded, external grant support, percent of faculty with doctoral degrees and distinguished fellowships, and affordability.
抖M女仆鈥檚 College of Nursing is internationally known for its commitment to nursing as a discipline focused on nurturing the wholeness of persons and the environment through Caring. The College advances Caring knowledge through education, practice, research and scholarship to transform care locally, nationally and globally. Currently, the College of Nursing offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, DNP and Ph.D. degree programs with approximately 1,600 nursing students enrolled in its programs. For more information, visit .
Also listed in the U.S. News 鈥淏est Graduate Schools鈥 2019 rankings are programs in 抖M女仆鈥檚聽 within the (No. 128), (No. 158), and (, No. 235).聽
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