Impact Report
2023-2024
USF College of Nursing surges to No. 28 in Blue Ridge Institute research funding rankings
An exceptional 14-spot rise in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings now places us at No. 28 among nursing schools receiving the most NIH funding.
Notable research studies include:
Web-based CBT for Insomnia in Rural Dementia Caregivers
Improving Sleep and Reducing Opioid Use in Individuals with Chronic Pain
Home-Based Physical Activity Intervention for Taxane-Induced CIPN
Web-Based tool for Older Adults on Oral Anticancer Agents
The Scientific Value of Premature Infant Biospecimens Collection
Unprecedented Top 25 MSN position secured in U.S. News & World Report
Master of Science in Nursing
#1 Among Public Florida Institutions
#16 Among Public Institutions
#24 Among All Institutions
Doctor of Nursing Practice
#3 Among Public Florida Institutions
#24 Among Public Institutions
#34 Among All Institutions
Nurse Anesthesiology
#1 Among Public Florida Institutions
#18 Among Public Institutions
#36 Among All Institutions
1,293 Clinical Partner Locations
1,202 in the State of Florida
83 Out of State
8 International Sites
Strengthening the nursing workforce through LINE Funding
The College secured nearly $3.5 million in funding through the state’s Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) program, in partnership with Advent Health, BayCare, HCA West Florida Division, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Tampa General Hospital.
LINE is a competitive grant program that matches contributions from health care partners to educational institutions (dollar-for-dollar) to increase the capacity of high-quality nursing education programs and expand Florida’s nursing workforce. This program has significantly enhanced collaboration between the College and Tampa area hospitals.
119 Life-years Saved
$8,747,212 Returned
862 Visits
183 ED Visits Avoided
45 Students Trained
*Data courtesy of mobilehealthmap.org
Making waves at Port Tampa Bay Now Open!
After years in the making, the USF College of Nursing Port of Tampa Seafers Center Clinic is now open. This nurse-managed clinic provides health services to the Port Tampa Bay maritime community and serves as a training site for nursing students.
Offering:
• Routine Physicals
• Chronic Disease Management
• Sick visits
• Men & Women’s Health
• Confidential Tests, Screenings
• DOT Physicals
• Coast Guard Physical
• Urine Drug Screens
• Vaccinations/Immunizations
Licensure
The College of Nursing boasts National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates that exceed both the state and national averages (2023):
USF College of Nursing
State of Florida United States
*As of Spring 2024
861 - Undergraduate
801 - Graduate
1,662 Total
Faculty Figures
75: Full-Time & Part-Time Faculty
150: Adjunct Faculty
1: Post-Doctoral Faculty
71: Courtesy & Joint Faculty
297 - Total
Pepin Family Expands Summer Program
The second annual Pepin Family USF Summer Nursing Pathway Program offered high school students a week-long glimpse into nursing. Students participated in simulations, earned CPR certifications, and learned about nursing careers.
Over 300 applications were received from Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties, and the program doubled in size, accepting 50 sophomores and juniors, many of whom would be first-generation college students.
Pictured Right: May 2024 aerial view of the original (1973) College of Nursing building demolition.
Left: Usha Menon, Wendi Goodson-Celerin, Chris Claytor, Charly Lockwood, John Couris, and Rhea Law dig ceremonial shovels into the ground for the nursing expansion project.
Pictured
Nursing Building Expansion
This transformative project aims to expand our capacity to accommodate a 500-student increase in undergraduate nurses by 2028.
March - May 2024
Demolition of the original 1973 structure
June - August 2024
Construction preparation
This milestone set the stage for the next phase: construction of a state-of-the-art simulation center, generously funded by Tampa General Hospital, and classrooms.
September 2024
Construction begins
Fall 2026
Occupancy/usage of new space
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Alumni in the Community
The College of Nursing has awarded 17,085 degrees to its 14,845 alumni, many of whom have decided to pursue their careers in Tampa Bay, doing their part to improve health care for people from all walks of life.
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