The nursing program at Barry University is one of only 17 in the nation that received the National League of Nursing's 2020 NLN Center of Excellence designation, the university reported recently.

“One of our many strengths at Barry is our long history of preparing both strong and compassionate nurse leaders," Dr. John McFadden, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, said in a release issued on the university's website. "Our flexible and dynamic curricula empower and challenge students to not only excel but actively engage within their communities."

The school's Project for the Advancement of Interprofessional Collaboration and Education helped the school earn the recognition.

"This initiative, made possible through a grant from Mrs. Joan K. Stout, RN, FAAN; brings together students and faculty from across Barry’s academic programs for simulated patient-care events, with the goal of encouraging a practice of professional collaboration," the university said in the release. "This unique program helps students prepare to advocate for their patients by working across every level and discipline of the health care industry."