Welcome to the Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing at NSU, where you'll be at the heart of health care transformation. We are committed to empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to become transformational leaders in the nursing field. Our mission, vision, and core values are the foundation of our college, driving us toward a shared purpose of excellence and impact.
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The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate educational programs within an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, professional values, interprofessional collaboration, social determinants of health, and community service in preparing nurse leaders at all levels.
NSU’s College of Nursing will be nationally and internationally recognized for preparing transformational leaders in health care who are valued for excellence in nursing practice, education, and research.
The NSU College of Nursing challenges and empowers students to reach their full potential through high-quality education to prepare them to excel in healthcare.
At NSU, we are committed to fostering relationships that go beyond boundaries, promoting inclusivity, and understanding the health care needs of different populations. By building meaningful community partnerships, our nursing students are actively contributing to the well-being of society.
We value everyone’s uniqueness and aim to create an inclusive environment that respects cultural, ethnic, and social differences.
Innovation is achieved through education, research, and service. We inspire transformative change in health care, benefiting our community.
The College of Nursing teaches and emphasizes nursing integrity, producing principled professionals who prioritize patient safety and well-being.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring access to quality education, empowering aspiring nurses from diverse backgrounds to pursue their dreams and achieve success in their careers.
At the heart of our academic pursuit is a dedication to advancing nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice. Our culture of scholarship prepares ethical professionals.
We put our students at the forefront of our educational approach and prioritize their individual needs, goals, and aspirations. With personalized support from expert-level faculty, students excel academically, professionally, and personally throughout their nursing journey.
Dedicated to advancing healthcare and nursing education, the NSU College of Nursing stands as a beacon of excellence in the field. Our fully-accredited programs offer a comprehensive range of degrees, from bachelor's to master's and doctoral levels. You’ll learn how to deliver patient-centered care from experienced practitioners who bring case studies to life.
Since 2012, NSU has graduated more than 18,300 health care professionals, including more than 5,500 nurses. There’s a reason the U.S. News & World Report ranked our program among the nation’s best: