FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences

What FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences does

The FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences is an academic unit within Florida International University, a public research university in Miami, Florida. It delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education across six disciplines spanning nursing and allied health sciences, producing graduates who enter clinical practice, research, and healthcare leadership roles in the South Florida region and beyond. The college operates the STAR Center, a roughly 20,000 square-foot simulation and training facility that supports hands-on clinical instruction, and maintains clinical training partnerships with hospitals and health systems across South Florida. The faculty is research-active, with a reported 96% holding doctoral degrees, and the college has earned U.S. News & World Report recognition for its graduate-level nursing programs.

The college's business model is a public, tuition-funded academic operation embedded within FIU's broader institutional structure. Revenue derives from student tuition, state appropriations channeled through FIU, research grants, and clinical partnership arrangements with healthcare providers. The customer base is composed of prospective and enrolled students across undergraduate, master's, and PhD tracks, with no individual student or external commercial customer representing a material share of revenue. Pricing follows the public university tuition schedule, with differential rates for in-state versus out-of-state and online versus on-campus modalities. Institutional positioning leverages FIU's Miami location, its status as a minority-serving institution, and its designated R1 research university classification to attract both students and clinical training partners.

Operationally, the college competes for enrollment against other regional nursing and health sciences schools, for faculty hires against peer R1 institutions, and for clinical placement slots against growing statewide demand. Strategic emphasis is placed on workforce pipeline development for the South Florida healthcare labor market, simulation-based pedagogy, and doctoral-level research output. Headcount data indicates an administrative or research-group staffing range of 11–50, though this figure likely reflects a unit-level view rather than the college's full faculty, staff, and student body.

Name

FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Legal name

Florida International University

Website

https://cnhs.fiu.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences is an academic college within Florida International University offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across six nursing and health sciences disciplines, serving students seeking clinical and research careers in South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education (Nursing and Health Sciences)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biomedical Sciences & Medical Research Institutes (University-Based) (EDAHAGAI), Public Research Universities with Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) (EDAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• Health sciences programs
• Graduate nursing degrees
• Physical therapy programs
• Healthcare workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: As a public university college, the primary revenue stream is tuition and fees paid by enrolled students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Revenue is collected through FIU's centralized bursar office.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six healthcare disciplines: Nursing, Health Services Administration, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Athletic Training, plus PhD research pathways in Nursing and Health Sciences. Students learn from experienced faculty, practice in the 20,000-square-foot Diane Ramy Faulconer STAR Center simulation facility, and complete clinical rotations at partner hospitals, clinics, and health systems across South Florida. The college is a public academic unit of Florida International University and does not sell a commercial product or technology platform.

Product overview

FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences is an academic institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six health disciplines: Nursing, Health Services Administration, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Athletic Training. The college also offers PhD programs in Nursing and Health Sciences. Students train alongside experienced faculty and gain hands-on clinical experience at leading South Florida healthcare facilities. The college operates the 20,000-square-foot Diane Ramy Faulconer STAR Center for simulation-based training. The institution does not offer a commercial technology product—its offerings are exclusively academic degree programs and educational facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STAR Center (Diane Ramy Faulconer STAR Center): A 20,000-square-foot simulation and training center providing hands-on clinical practice for nursing and health sciences students.
• CARE Center

Products and services

• Nursing Degree Programs Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in nursing that prepare students for bedside patient care, healthcare team leadership, and advanced nursing practice, including nurse anesthesia (CRNA) and nurse practitioner specialties.
• Health Services Administration Degree Programs BHSA and MHSA degree programs that prepare students to manage hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Doctor of Physical Therapy program focused on restoring movement and helping patients recover from injury, surgery, or the challenges of aging.
• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program helping people perform everyday activities including work, play, and independent living.
• Communication Sciences & Disorders Programs Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and graduate certificate programs helping people of all ages find their voice and reclaim independence.
• Athletic Training Programs Master of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Athletic Training programs focused on keeping athletes in the game and helping them recover from injuries.
• PhD in Nursing and Health Sciences Doctoral research programs (BSN-to-PhD, MSN-to-PhD, HSc-to-PhD) for advancing nursing and health sciences research.
• Diane Ramy Faulconer STAR Center (Simulation Training Facility) 20,000-square-foot hospital simulation facility providing hands-on practice in real-world clinical settings for nursing and health sciences students before clinical rotations.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 17 ranking for Nurse Anesthesia by U.S. News & World Report
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Hospitals, Clinics, and Health Systems Across South FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents train at leading hospitals, clinics, and health systems across South Florida, gaining hands-on experience with some of the region's most complex patient populations. The college maintains clinical partnerships that provide clinical rotation sites for nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and speech-language pathology students.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Chamberlain University College of Nursing: Nationally focused, online-friendly nursing program provider offering BSN, MSN, and DNP tracks at scale. Competes primarily on accessibility and price rather than research reputation, but pressures traditional programs on flexibility and non-traditional student capture.

Direct peers

• University of South Florida College of Nursing: USF Health's nursing college offering comparable BSN, MSN, DNP, and CRNA tracks within a Florida public research university. Overlaps directly in program structure, GTM motion, and target applicants.
• University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies: Closest geographic peer, also located in Miami and offering undergraduate through doctoral nursing and health sciences programs. Competes head-to-head for the same South Florida applicant and clinical-partner pool across overlapping disciplines.
• University of Florida College of Nursing: Florida's flagship public university nursing college offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with a national research profile. Directly comparable in mission, program mix, and state funding model, and competes for Florida-resident and out-of-state applicants.
• University of Central Florida College of Nursing: UCF's nursing college is a large-volume Florida public program with similarly structured tracks including accelerated BSN and DNP. Competes directly for in-state nursing applicants and clinical placements in Central Florida.
• Nova Southeastern University Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing: Florida private university offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD nursing programs, often with hybrid and online modalities. A direct competitor for graduate nursing applicants in South Florida with a private-institution pricing model.
• Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Miami-based private university college with overlapping nursing and health sciences programs (including nursing, HSA-style tracks, and rehabilitation sciences). Directly comparable portfolio and geographic market overlap with FIU.
• Florida State University College of Nursing: FSU's nursing college delivers BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs and is a fellow State University System of Florida institution. Directly comparable in mission, funding structure, and applicant pool within Florida.

Broad incumbents

• Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Top-tier, research-intensive nursing school with broad BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD offerings and a strong national reputation. Serves as a national benchmark for rankings and research output that FIU's programs are measured against.
• Rush University College of Nursing: Established nursing college within a health-focused private university offering comparable BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with strong national rankings. Comparable in mission, level of program, and emphasis on clinical excellence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fiu-nursing-and-health-sciences

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