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Florida Workforce Projections 2022-2037
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN), headquartered at the University of South Florida, has released a comprehensive report forecasting the state’s future health care workforce needs based on…
August 28, 2025
Nurses Week Recognition
Each year, the country honors and recognizes nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12. Nurses are the backbone of health care; they spend more time with patients than any other…
May 6, 2025
Florida ranks last among states in nursing exam pass rate
The State of Nursing Education in Florida 2025 provides a comprehensive view of nursing education in Florida.
February 10, 2025
The Florida Center for Nursing Announces Nursing Education Symposium
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) today released the 2024 Impact Report. This report summarizes the efforts of the Florida Center for Nursing to address…
January 22, 2025
FLORIDA NURSES ASSOCIATION RECOGNIZES FLORIDA CENTER FOR NURSING
The Florida Nurses Association (FNA) recognized the Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) with the Communications Media Award at FNA’s 2024 Icon Awards…
November 22, 2024
THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR NURSING ANNOUNCES WELL-BEING ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) today announced the appointment of members of the Florida Center for Nursing Well-Being Advisory Board…
October 17, 2024
FLORIDA CENTER FOR NURSING OFFERS RESOURCES TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF NURSES
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is offering nurses assistance with in-school visits. Nurse presentations at November’s Great American Teach-in or…
August 29, 2024
The Florida Center for Nursing and University of West Florida announce Northwest Regional Workshop
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is conducting a statewide Community Engagement Tour. The Northwest regional workshop will take place on…
July 18, 2024
The Florida Center for Nursing and University of North Florida announce Northeast Regional Workshop
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) is conducting a statewide Community Engagement Tour. The Northeast regional workshop will take place on…
June 19, 2024
The Florida Center for Nursing Kicks Off Community Engagement Tour
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) today announced the launch of its Community Engagement Tour. The inaugural workshop will take place on…
April 16, 2024
Florida Center for Nursing Launches Well-Being Advisory Board Prioritizing the Emotional and Physical Well-Being of Nurses
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) announced today the formation of a WellBeing Advisory Board (WAB). Prioritizing the emotional and…
April 16, 2024
Florida Center for Nursing Pilots Program to Address Nursing Workforce Burnout
Burnout can have devastating consequences for nurses such as low job satisfaction, a low level of commitment, and a tendency to leave the nursing…
February 27, 2024
Florida Ranks Last Among States in Nursing Exam Pass Rate
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) published its “2023 NCLEX Report.” Consistent with Florida Statute §464.0195(5), the report provides…
February 6, 2024
The Florida Center for Nursing releases 2023 Impact Report
The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) published its “2023 Impact Report.” Consistent with Florida statute (§464.0195), the report details the…
January 18, 2024
The Florida Center for Nursing releases report on Nursing Education Programs
The Florida Center for Nursing published the “Nursing Education Program Report for Academic Year 2022-2023.” Consistent with Florida statute…
December 18, 2023
The Florida Center for Nursing releases supplement report on nursing workforce
The Florida Center for Nursing published a supplement to “The State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida“ which takes a deeper dive into the supply data.
November 7, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis announces appointments to The Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Leslie Rogers PhD, MBA, BSN, RN, and the reappointment of Robin McGuinness, DNP, RN, CENP, to…
November 2023
The Florida Center for Nursing releases report on the State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida
The Florida Center for Nursing published its latest report “The State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida.” Consistent with Florida statute (§464.0195), the report…
September 18, 2023