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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.
Daphne Young
FDA student
Inspired by her father's selfless dedication to health care, Daphne Young, a Freshman Direct Admit student at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has embarked on a journey to pursue nursing as her lifelong calling.
“As an aspiring nurse, it is my duty to take advantage of every opportunity I am granted to ensure that I can develop my skills to benefit my future patients,” Daphne said.
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Our News and Announcements
The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing held its Spring 2025 Pinning Ceremony on May 2, celebrating the graduates’ successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This tradition marks their transition into the next phase of their education or nursing careers.
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, in partnership with the Sigma Iota Xi At-Large Chapter, hosted the 2025 Nursing Scholarship Showcase on Wednesday, April 16, highlighting an impressive display of student and faculty research intended to improve health care delivery.
A new national survey from Cross Country and FAU of 2,600 nurses and nursing students paints a sobering picture of a profession at a breaking point and an urgent call to action.
Florida Atlantic University President Adam Hasner and Interim Provost Russell Ivy recently hosted the 56th annual Honors Convocation.
Several recipients of the Kay Carpenter Scholarship received their pins during a luncheon at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing on Wednesday, April 8, 2025. The late Kay Carpenter created this scholarship fund with the vision that it would flourish for generations to come, inspiring recipients to “pay it forward” by contributing back to the fund once they become professional nurses.
Alumni, faculty, staff and board members gathered to reconnect and learn about current initiatives at the College of Nursing’s Spring Alumni Reunion on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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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Enrolled Students
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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 Master’s in Nursing U.S. News & World Report
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94.12%
NCLEX Pass Rate Boca Raton Campus
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