Director's Message

Director, Masters of Science Nurse Educator,
Nurse Administrator and PhD Education
Jessie Colin, Ph.D., RN

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Division of Nursing website. Whether you are looking to attain a MSN degree, with a specialization in Nursing Administration or Nursing Education or earn a PhD in Nursing, Barry University College of Health Sciences Division of Nursing is the place to be.

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education, and the PhD in Nursing programs were developed on the faculty’s belief that graduate education advances professional nursing practice and health care delivery by building on the existing foundation of baccalaureate nursing education.  The mission of the Division of Nursing is to prepare professional nurses well grounded in nursing scientific knowledge who can assume positions in academe, healthcare institutions, or research settings.

We at Barry University, College of Health Sciences, Division of Nursing, pride ourselves in our history and accomplishments as a Catholic institution of higher education, and as a multicultural university, which values its’ diversity and global world view.  The Division of Nursing prides itself on academic excellence and nursing scholarship by promoting inquiry, generating and utilizing research, and selecting theoretical knowledge that are compatible with our professional values and practices. We promote social justice through teaching, research and service. Inquiry is paramount to competence in professional practice and life long learning. The unique focal area of our inquiry is multicultural health.     
The need for leadership in health care has never been greater, which is why leadership theories, strategies, and action-oriented applications are the foundation for learning in all of our courses. Our goal is to advance the leadership talent of experienced professionals committed to making real progress in addressing the enormous challenges we are facing in health care. We are committed to achieving our goals through collaborative and mutually productive partnerships.

I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our programs. If you are contemplating taking your career to the next level, contact us. We welcome the opportunity to meet and talk with you. 

Sincerely,
Jessie M. Colin, PhD, RN
Professor  & Director
MSN, Nursing Administration,
Nursing Education and PhD Programs