College of Nursing
We create programs, projects and partnerships to expand our understanding of the needs of the health care community and prepare our students for what the future may hold.
#19
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
#19
Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing Program in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
#15
National Institutes of Health Funding (Public Universities)
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research
As the #1 nursing college in the State of Arizona, the University of Arizona College of Nursing is a renowned institution dedicated to excellence in nursing education, research and practice. Our goal is to prepare the next generation of compassionate and highly skilled nurses who will positively impact healthcare outcomes and enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Hyochol Brian Ahn, PhD
Dean, College of Nursing


Our Students
Nursing students can choose from a broad array of courses that support and extend their nursing program. Our graduates are having nationwide impact as they are promoted to leadership positions in the health care industry.
Our Faculty
Our faculty includes diverse professionals with expertise in clinical practice, research and teaching. They work at the cutting edge of nursing science in a wide range of interests from chronic disease to environmental factors, interventions and many others.

Our Research
Our collective research expertise in precision science, data and systems science, and health determinants science is well aligned with national priorities for advancing population health. We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is known in the nursing field to innovate new methods and understandings to improve the quality of health care around the world.