Excellence in Nursing Education: Caring in Action
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Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Engagement Report FY2024-25
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2026 Transforming Care Magazine
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College Receives $1.8M Gift from Mark Bruce Swillinger
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WPLG’s SoFlo Health Showcases Advanced Nursing Simulation Lab in Davie
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Explore Our Programs
Nursing is studied as a discipline of knowledge and as a profession grounded in Caring Science in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. Upon fulfillment of program outcomes, students will earn the BSN degree. This degree is the foundation of professional Nursing.
Our Master’s program is designed to offer the leadership, clinical experience, and teaching skills that you will need in your chosen direction of practice. The caring philosophy of our College is evident throughout our curriculum, which has been designed to fit your schedule and your life.
The Doctor of Philosophy with major in Nursing (PhD) degree program prepares nurses as scholars in conducting nursing research about practice problems and creating innovative responses to practice issues. The program is expected to expand nursing knowledge and theory and directly impact the health of communities.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is the first Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited DNP program in Florida. Our goal is to help students grow in clinical scholarship and develop into leaders in advanced practice who provide expert care to our community and beyond.
Our fully online, self-paced, on-demand certificate courses increase knowledge and clinical judgment in patient care and explore caring approaches in areas including Compassionate Care of Older Adults at Risk for or Experiencing Dementia, Telemetry/Progressive Care, Caring Science and Telehealth.
Applicants holding an earned Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program may apply to the College’s Post Graduate Certificate (PGC) Programs which provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in various concentrations. The PGC is a certificate issued upon completion of the program.
Our Stories
We all have a story to tell ... a message to inspire others. Meet some of the students, faculty and alumni who are part of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing family.
Zakiyya Manifold
Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing student
Scheduled to graduate in December 2026, Zakiyya is part of the Davie campus cohort of the accelerated BSN track, which is specifically designed for students with a baccalaureate degree in another field seeking to become a Registered Nurse.
“Earning my BSN means a lot to me because it represents the start of the career I’ve always wanted,” she said, adding that the program will prepare her to step into the nursing field, care for patients, and keep growing as she gains real experience.
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Our News and Announcements
Florida Atlantic University hosted the Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) on June 1-5, bringing together more than 20 participants from across Florida, other states, and abroad for a week of interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
More than 50 participants gathered at Florida Atlantic University’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing for the Anne Boykin Institute’s 2026 Summer Academy on May 27-29, making it the academy’s largest attendance in recent years.
Originally published on May 22 in The Nurse Practitioner, Dean Cameron Duncan’s editorial reflects on the foundational role of caring science in nurse practitioner education, leadership and patient care. We are proud to share the full editorial with our College community.
FAU researchers reviewed more than 2,200 studies on Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (formerly Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and found lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are the best supported therapies.
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing held its Spring 2026 Pinning Ceremony on May 8, honoring graduates from the Freshman Direct Admit, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
An FAU study of 4,800 real-world driving trips found that subtle changes in speed control, braking and trip patterns may signal early cognitive decline before diagnosis.
Our College By the Numbers
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at Florida Atlantic University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. CCNE Accreditation. The College is the only one in the U.S. to have all degree programs endorsed by the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation.
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Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration Programs U.S. News & World Report
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Best Online Master’s in Nursing U.S. News & World Report
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