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Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(about barry)

With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Barry offers a living and learning community that values a diversity of perspectives and life experiences. That’s why at Barry, an education is far more than classrooms and tests; learning comes from everything around you.(Academics)

Alina Diaz- Cruz, MSN, MA, RN

Nursing

Alina Diaz- Cruz, MSN, MA, RN

Alina Diaz- Cruz, MSN, MA, RN Nursing

Education

MSN, Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Management University of Central Florida
BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Barry University
MA, Masters of Arts in Mass Communication with a specialization in Political Campaigning University of Florida

Biography

In 2014, Alina Diaz-Cruz joined Barry University's College of Nursing and Health Sciences bringing with her an extensive clinical background in telemetry, medical-surgical nursing, epilepsy monitoring and nursing administration. She enjoys working with students and supporting them in their academic and professional endeavors. In addition to teaching, Ms. Diaz-Cruz is an active member of the Florida Nurses Association (FNA), American Nurses Association (ANA), American Diabetes Association (ADA), Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). She currently serves as the Secretary of FNA's Health Policy- Special Interest Group (SIG) and is an Advocacy Leader for the American Diabetes Association. Her scholarly interests include nurse retention and satisfaction, health policy, patient advocacy and evidence-based practice.

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