Excellence in Nursing Education: Caring in Action
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Community Engagement Report FY2024-25
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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 Masters 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 Colleges 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.
Nadine Cesaire
Ph.D. nursing student
Driven by a lifelong calling to nursing and inspired by her mothers compassionate example, Nadine Cesaire is pursuing her Ph.D. at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, with a focus on caring science and holistic health.
After graduation, I will focus on advancing holistic nursing through research, education, leadership and community engagement, Nadine said.
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Our News and Announcements
Originally published on May 22 in The Nurse Practitioner, Dean Cameron Duncans 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.
窪蹋勛圖厙 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 窪蹋勛圖厙 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.
A national survey of 2,000 nurses shows rising strain since 2022 - burnout, pay concerns and staffing shortages up sharply - despite strong purpose and growing calls for flexibility, security and support.
The annual Faculty and Staff Assembly this week included recognition of outstanding accomplishments in scholarship, research, and grant activity during the 20252026 academic year.
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 窪蹋勛圖厙 are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. . 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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AGNP Certification Pass Rate
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PMHNP Certification Pass Rate
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No. 17
Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration Programs U.S. News & World Report
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Best Online Masters in Nursing U.S. News & World Report
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94.12%
NCLEX Pass Rate Boca Raton Campus
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