Who We Are

  Our Mission

To prepare culturally competent, compassionate, and evidence-based health professionals who improve lives through education, research, innovation, and service.

  Our Vision

To lead the transformation of healthcare education and delivery — locally and globally.

  Our Values

Integrity. Innovation. Collaboration. Excellence. Compassion.

By the Numbers

We are proud of our impact and the students, faculty, and partners who make it possible.

1,774
Students Enrolled (2025)
89%
Minority Student Population
211
First-Generation Nursing Students
136
Male Nursing Students
Top 50
U.S. News Public Nursing Programs
Global & Local
Partnerships with leading hospitals and clinics
Dean Jorge Valdes

Message from the Dean

At the Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences, we are shaping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders through cutting-edge training, interdisciplinary research, and a relentless commitment to equity and innovation. Whether you're a student, partner, or alum — you are part of our mission to heal, serve, and lead.

Meet the Dean

Our Strategic Priorities

We are advancing healthcare and education through five key pillars that drive our mission forward.

Explore Our Programs

Dynamic, accredited, and built for impact — our academic programs are ranked among the best in the nation.

Engaging Communities. Changing Lives.

Our students and faculty work hand-in-hand with local and global communities to address health disparities, train future practitioners, and innovate real-world solutions. From clinical placements to service-learning, community engagement is at our core.

Photo credit: The WOW Center, www.wowcentermiami.org

Get in Touch

Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Florida International University
Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, AHC3 Miami, FL 33199

   305-348-7703

   nursing@fiu.edu