In an effort to obtain information on demand for nurses in Florida, the Center conducts a survey of nurse employers in six industry groups. All hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (nursing homes), home health agencies, public health departments, and hospices in Florida are asked about current and future demand for nursing personnel during a biennial employer survey. Through this survey, the Center is also able to report on turnover, vacancy rates, and estimated job growth.
Reports are published every other year, following the completion of the survey cycle. Earlier versions of reports and information on survey methodology can be obtained by Contacting the FCN.
For forecasts and strategies related to Florida's nursing shortage, please visit: Forecasts & Strategies page.
NOTE: Florida's Demand for Nurses: 2017 Employer Survey
Due to low response rates among surveyed industries for the 2017 Nurse Employer Survey, the 2018 report is temporarily deferred pending a reevaluation of survey methodology, in order to ensure the utmost quality of analysis and data integrity. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to providing an update on Florida's demand for nurses as soon as possible.
Title: Florida's Demand for Nurses: 2015 Employer Survey Date: 01/15/2016
This report includes data on Florida's demand for nurses from the 2015 Nurse Employer Survey. Turnover, separations, vacancy rates, estimated number of vacant positions and estimated job growth are provided for surveyed industries.
Title: Demand for Nurses in Florida: The 2013 Survey of Florida's Nurse Employers Date: 02/04/2014
The Florida Center for Nursing presents data on demand for nurses from the 2013 Nurse Employer Survey. Turnover, separations, vacancy rates, estimated number of vacant positions and estimated job growth are provided for surveyed industries.
Title: Nurse Employer Industry Reports Date: 02/07/2012
The Nurse Employer Industry Reports present information on employers' demand for nurses, including turnover, vacancy rates, estimated number of vacant positions, and estimated job growth, for each of the six healthcare settings surveyed in the Center's 2011 Nurse Employer Survey.
Title: Demand for Nurses in Florida: The 2011 Survey of Florida's Nurse Employers Date: 01/26/2012
Presents data on demand for nurses from the 2011 Nurse Employer Survey. Turnover, separations, vacancy rates, estimated number of vacant positions and estimated job growth are provided for surveyed industries.
Title: Workforce Demand in Nursing-Intensive Healthcare Settings: 2009 Vacancies and 2011 Growth Projections Date: 01/28/2010
Analyzes employers demand for nurses including turnover, vacancy rates, estimated number of vacant positions, and estimated job growth based on data provided by the 2009 Nurse Employer Survey.
Title: Statewide Vacancies and Job Growth Expectations in Nursing-Intensive Healthcare Settings Date: 05/07/2008
Provides estimates of vacancies and job growth for the population of facilities surveyed based on data provided by respondents to the 2007 Nurse Employer Survey.