The College of Nursing was founded in 1950 and is the first nationally accredited baccalaureate degree program in nursing in the state of Florida. With over 7,000 graduates, the College has a proud history of preparing nurses for professional practice and research in diverse settings. The College of Nursing is proud of the faculty and staff and their effort to make the College an outstanding center for nursing education and research. The College consists of an Administrative Team, tenured and tenure-track faculty, specialized teaching faculty and support staff.