Home

Where COMPASSION becomes purpose, and YOU make the difference!

EXPLORE PROGRAMS

WHY UA NURSING?

#11

US News DNP Ranking





2025 U.S. News & World Report
#17 Overall

Nursing students in a lab

#13

US News BSN Ranking




2025 U.S. News & World Report
#19 Overall

#13

US News MSN Ranking




2025 U.S. News & World Report
#20 Overall

#15

NIH Research Ranking



2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
#23 Overall

More Facts & Statistics

NURSE-LED SCIENCE & INNOVATION

Advancing patient care through discovery, technology & leadership

Our faculty work at the cutting edge of nursing science with expertise in a range of interests from chronic disease, to environmental factors, inventions, and many others. We are transforming nursing methods, practices, and patient care. Learn and study from our outstanding faculty.

Learn More

WILDCATS WEIGH IN

Jasmine Solorzano, BSN-IH

Jasmine Solorzano, BSN-IH

“The focus on integrative health particularly impressed me. It encompasses not only traditional pharmaceutical solutions but also non-pharmacological, holistic methods. This approach goes beyond merely treating illness; it promotes long-term wellness for the mind, body, and spirit.”

Melanie Begaye, MEPN

Melanie Begaye, MEPN

“I was drawn to the College of Nursing through the U of A Cancer Center Native American Cancer Prevention (NACP) undergraduate research program. I realized that becoming a nurse would help me achieve my goal of returning to the Navajo Nation and promoting wellness and traditional healing.”

Brittney Marcano, DNP

Brittney Marcano, DNP

“This degree equips nurses to critically assess research and implement evidence-based practices in patient care, opening doors to leadership and teaching roles. The supportive faculty genuinely believes in your potential and is dedicated to ensuring student success.”

Juvel-lou Velasco, PhD

Juvel-lou Velasco, PhD

“I’m grateful for the college’s commitment to nursing innovation and patient-centered research, which enables me to help patients potentially benefit from earlier detection and improved management of heart failure symptoms through wearable technology in my dissertation.”


NEWS


EVENTS