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WHY UA NURSING?

#11

US News DNP Ranking

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

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#19

US News BSN Ranking

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2026 U.S. News & World Report
#28 Nationally

#13

US News MSN Ranking

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

#15

NIH Research Ranking

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2024 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
#23 Nationally

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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.

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WILDCATS WEIGH IN

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Dominique Zuniga, BSN

"I’ve been inspired by faculty who challenge and support us to think critically beyond bedside care. This program has deepened my commitment to advancing health equity and strengthened my leadership skills, broadening my understanding of the vital role nurses play in improving community health."

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Hannah Juarez, MEPN

"The MEPN program has been a transformative experience that challenged me to grow both as a nurse and a leader. It taught me to care for each patient with empathy, professionalism, and excellence. I now feel inspired to pursue a career in women’s health while advocating for compassionate and equitable care."

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Jenny Van Orden, DNP

"My experience as a DNP-PMHNP student at the College of Nursing has been truly inspiring! The professors are well-versed in the latest evidence-based best practice interventions, both academically and clinically, ranging from pharmacology to psychotherapy and beyond. The part-time DNP curriculum was steady and challenging, but it was definitely worth all the effort. "

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Misty L. Pagán, PhD

"Earning my PhD at the College of Nursing is a transformative experience. The opportunity to participate in research at an internationally recognized R1 institution with some of the most innovative researchers and scholars nationwide is empowering. We have dedicated faculty mentors who are genuinely committed to our success. "


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