College of Nursing Strategic Planning
Florida State University College of Nursing is embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation. With our 2017-2022 strategic plan at its end, we are moving forward on our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Boldly Rising. Stay tuned for more information as we get ready to launch!
Key 2017-2022 Initiatives
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Expand enrollment of BSN program
- Launch Student Success Center
- Expand and modernize Nursing Simulation Center
- Strengthen partnership with healthcare system partners
Doctorate in Nursing Practice
- Expand FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP programs
- 2 New Programs Tracks: Executive Health Systems Leadership & Lifestyle Medicine
- Expand DNP projects to include quality improvement projects with healthcare system partners
Research
- Significant growth in tenure track faculty and NIH funding
- 2 New research centers : Institute on Digital Health and Innovation, Brain Science and Symptom Management Center
- PHD in Nursing Science expected Fall 2023, pending BOG approval
- Center of Population Sciences for Health Equity awarded only Nursing-led 14.5 million NIH FIRST grant
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Expand outreach and BSN diversity pipeline program
- 14.5 Million NIH Grant: Florida FIRST dedicated to recruit and support diverse and underrepresented research faculty for success in health sciences research
Reputation and Rankings
- #50 Overall DNP*; rose 27 spots
#36 DNP Among Public Institutions - #67 Overall BSN*, rose 29 spots
#48 BSN Among Public Institutions
*2022 US News and World Report