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Baseball splits season opening doubleheader at Talladega

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) TALLADEGA, Ala. ( Feb. 10, 2023) – Florida National University’s baseball team bounced back in a big way for a 1-1 record versus the Talladega College Tornadoes. The Tornadoes (5-1) have been on a tear in the early goings of the 2023 season, boasting a 4-0 record entering Friday’s back-to-back…

Bobcats pounce, hand FNU 9-2 loss

(Box Score)  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ( Feb. 10, 2023) – A rendition of Backstreet Boy’s classic hit ‘I Want it That Way’ rings through the Florida National’s dugout, as the Conquistadors attempted to pull off a momentous victory versus the St. Thomas Bobcats. Unfortunately, a comeback was not in the cards for the visiting Conquistadors…

Sierra’s singles win highlights FNU’s 6-1 loss to Barry

Results MIAMI SHORES, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s tennis team continues its search for its first win this season, following a 6-1 loss to the Barry Buccaneers. FNU captured its first point of its season, as Salome Sierra secured a singles victory over Barry’s Nathalia Gasparin. Barry did a decent job…

Do Universities in Miami Offer a BSN Program?

Dozens of universities nationwide offer quality BSN programs. But not all of them offer the advantages of learning in a diverse metropolitan area. As a nursing student, you’ll have plenty of time between classes to explore the surrounding culture and medical landscape wherever you train. However, if you like a diverse population and world-class hospitals,…

Softball bounces back for split doubleheader versus Warner

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) LAKE WALES, Fla. ( Feb. 7, 2023) – For just the second time in program history, the Florida National University Conquistadors reign supreme over the Warner University Royals out of Lake Wales, Fla. FNU (3-1)  came into this contest with an overall 3-1 record against the Royals (1-1) as Warner…

Are Online Classes Better Than On Campus Classes?

Online learning was growing in popularity even before the pandemic. The first online degree was offered in the 80s, but programs were limited by technology. Today, we can deliver the same high-quality education digitally or in person, opening doors for students who need a cyber option. There are pros and cons to each approach, but…

Hatters cap off a dominant victory over FNU, 7-0

Results DeLand, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2023) – Florida National University’s women’s tennis team put up a valiant effort against the Stetson University Hatters. This marks the second loss for FNU in 2023 and the Conquistadors hold on to a 0-1 record in the early goings of the 2023 season.  The Hatters got off to a…

Men’s tennis falter in exhibition match against Hatters

Results DeLand, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2023) – In Florida National Univesity’s men’s tennis opening season exhibition match, the Conquistadors put together a strong performance on the courts of Mandy Stoll Tennis Center. Florida National remains 0-0 on the season despite losing to the Stetson University Hatters, 4-0.  In doubles play, the Hatters earned the opening…

What Can I Do with an Associate Degree in Nursing?

Becoming a registered nurse requires a college degree, but whether you opt for an associate’s or a bachelor’s depends on your lifestyle and career goals. Both have their advantages. In this article we will examine the benefits of an ADN program. What Can I Do with an Associate Degree in Nursing? Nearly half of nurses…

FNU tames lions in its first doubleheader of 2023

(Box Score) (Box Score 2) PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. ( Feb. 3, 2023) – The defending USCAA champions Florida National University’s softball team performed two momentous victories over cross-town rival Florida Memorial to open their 2023 regular season. The Conquistadors (2-0)  got off to an early start in game one and managed to shut out the Lions…

Larranaga’s thirty piece helps FNU eclipse Suns, 80-51

(Box Score) HIALEAH, Fla. ( Feb. 3, 2023) – For the fourth time in the 2022-23 season, the Florida National women’s basketball team reigned supreme on the main court of Bucky Dent Park. A thirty-point masterpiece from Natalie Larranaga propelled FNU (9-10) to a seamless victory, while the Suns (2-13) suffer their thirteenth loss this…

Conquistadors split season series versus Ave Maria Thursday

(Box Score) AVE MARIA, Fla. ( Feb. 2, 2023) – Florida National University’s men’s basketball team’s latest defeat came to a desperate Ave Maria team fresh off eight-straight losses. The Conquistadors (4-13) made the short trip to Ave Maria, Fla., following two disappointing conference losses versus Voorhees University and Crowley’s Ridge College. The Gyrenes’ (12-12)…

Women’s tennis falls in spring opener versus NSU

Results DAVIE, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2023) – For the second time in program history, Florida National University’s women’s tennis team fell 7-0 to the Sharks of Nova Southeastern University. The ITF’s No. 2 ranked Sharks executed a dominant sweep over a fiery Conquistador squad looking to pull an upset at the NSU Tennis Complex at…

Softball opens 2023 season with exhibition loss to FSW

(Box Score) FORT MYERS, Fla. ( Jan. 30, 2023) – Florida National University’s softball team hit some early season adversity falling to the Florida Southwestern State College Buccaneers 10-0 in five innings.  The Buccaneers came into the contest off to a hot start, winning three out of four games last week to open their hopes…

How to Become a Travel Nurse

The healthcare field is booming, and nurses are in short supply nationwide. If you want to work and see the country, consider becoming a traveling nurse. You’ll be making a difference in Florida and beyond. How to Become a Travel Nurse A travel nurse is a licensed registered nurse (RN) who works on a temporary…