About the FCN

In 2001, the Florida Legislature passed Statute 464.0195 establishing the Florida Center for Nursing and defined its purpose as:

Quote To address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse workforce resources. The Legislature finds that the center will repay the state's investment by providing an ongoing strategy for the allocation of the state's resources directed towards nursing. Quote

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Mission, Vision, & Values

Our Mission

The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse workforce resources.

Our Vision

The vision of the Florida Center for Nursing is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.

Our Values

Accountability–We commit to deliver on the FCN’s statutory goals.
Integrity–We practice high ethical standards through interpersonal and interprofessional relationships.
Respect–We cultivate collaborative partnerships that promote access for everyone.
Courage–We take bold steps to create innovative best practices to advance the nursing profession.