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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鈥檚 SoFlo Health Showcases Advanced Nursing Simulation Lab in Davie
Explore Our Programs
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BSN
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.
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MSN
Our Master鈥檚 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.
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PHD
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.
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DNP
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program is the first Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited DNP program in 绿茶直播. 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.
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NCPD
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.
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PGC
Applicants holding an earned Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program may apply to the College鈥檚 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.

鈥淓arning my BSN means a lot to me because it represents the start of the career I鈥檝e always wanted,鈥 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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Zakiyya Manifold
Our News and Announcements
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绿茶直播 Atlantic University hosted the Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) on June 1-5, bringing together more than 20 participants from across 绿茶直播, other states, and abroad for a week of interdisciplinary learning and collaboration.
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More than 50 participants gathered at 绿茶直播 Atlantic University鈥檚 Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing for the Anne Boykin Institute鈥檚 2026 Summer Academy on May 27-29, making it the academy鈥檚 largest attendance in recent years.
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Originally published on May 22 in The Nurse Practitioner, Dean Cameron Duncan鈥檚 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.
PMOS Doesn't End at Menopause and Neither Should Its Care
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.
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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.
Driving Data and Vehicle Sensors Help Detect Early Cognitive Decline
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 绿茶直播 Atlantic University 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.

968
Enrolled Students
2024
100%
AGNP Certification Pass Rate
2023
100%
PMHNP Certification Pass Rate
2023
No. 17
Best Online Master's in Nursing Administration Programs U.S. News & World Report
2023
No. 32
Best Online Master鈥檚 in Nursing U.S. News & World Report
2024
94.12%
NCLEX Pass Rate Boca Raton Campus
2024
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Additional Information
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing鈥檚 academic programs are nationally ranked and grounded in a holistic, caring-based philosophy.
Address
777 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431