Florida’s Nursing Education Program Report Academic Year 2022-2023
Report Citation Information: Florida Center for Nursing (2023). Florida’s Nursing Education Program Report, Academic Year 2022-2023. Tampa, FL.
This report was prepared by Rayna M. Letourneau, PhD, RN, Executive Director, Florida Center for Nursing and Associate Professor, University of South Florida College of Nursing. If you require this report in an alternate format, please contact us via email at FLCenterforNursing@usf.edu
Acknowledgements The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) would like to thank the deans, directors, department chairs, and support staff of the nursing education programs throughout Florida. This report would not be possible without their participation in the FCN’s nursing education program survey. The Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing would also like to acknowledge the following individuals and organizations for their contributions to this work: Abigail Carden, MPH, CPH Data Engineer Florida Center for Nursing Alec Jimenez Data Engineer Florida Center for Nursing University of South Florida College of Nursing Department of Information Systems Technology School of Modeling, Simulation & Training University of Central Florida Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation, Board of Nursing National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Florida Center for Nursing Board of Directors
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Table of Contents
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1.
List of Abbreviations
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Introduction
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Survey Methodology
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Results
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Overview of the Nursing Education Programs in Florida
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Next Steps
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Appendix A
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Appendix B
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List of Abbreviations Abbreviation
Definition
ADN
Associate Degree in Nursing
APRN
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
AY
Academic Year
BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CIE
Commission for Independent Education
CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife
CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist
CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
DPL
Diploma
DNP
Doctor of Nursing Practice
FCN
Florida Center for Nursing
ICUF
Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida
LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
MSN
Masters of Science in Nursing
NCLEX
National Council Licensure Examination
NCLEX-PN
National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses
NCLEX-RN
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
NCSBN
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NP
Nurse Practitioner
PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
PN
Practical Nursing
RN
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Introduction The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) was established in 2001 to address issues related to Florida’s nurse supply and demand (Florida Statute §464.0195). Consistent with Florida statute (§464.019), the FCN evaluated data for approved and accredited nursing programs in the state of Florida for academic year (AY) 2022-2023. This report provides information about the nursing education programs in Florida, including the programs’ capacity, enrollment, graduates, and demographic data that potentially contribute to the state’s nursing workforce. Prelicensure nursing programs are the pipeline to the nursing workforce. It is critical for nursing programs to prepare candidates prepared for success on the national licensure examination and fill vacant and new positions. A consistent inability for employers to fill vacant nursing positions may result in decreased access to quality and safe nursing care for the people and visitors of Florida. All data are presented in an aggregate format. In addition to statewide findings, the FCN deems it critical to evaluate nursing education program data at the regional level. The FCN divides the state into 8 geographic regions: East Central Region- Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia counties. North Central Region- Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Madison, Marion, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Wakulla counties. Northeast Region- Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Northwest Region- Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington counties. South Region- Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties. Southeast Region- Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Southwest Region- Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. West Central Region- Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties.
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Survey Methodology Nursing education programs were identified from the Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) Search Services website (https://mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us/MQASearchServices/NursingPrograms), which maintains an updated database of Practical Nursing (PN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, and entry into practice Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs by National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) code. The search service does not track post-licensure nursing programs that do not lead to a new license. Survey respondents with a prelicensure NCLEX code were able to provide information on affiliated post-licensure programs. Prelicensure nursing programs include prelicensure programs offered by Florida state universities, colleges, public school districts, private institutions licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE), private institutions that are members of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), and religious institutions authorized by law to offer nursing programs. Post-licensure RN programs advance the training of licensed RNs and include Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs, and nursing certificates. Upon completion of some masters and doctorate programs, registered nurses transition to an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license. These roles include Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA).
Data Collection The “FCN Nursing Education Program Survey” was an electronic survey sent to PN and RN programs with NCLEX codes. Email invitations and reminders were sent to the last known contact identified on surveys submitted in 2022. Additional outreach efforts were made via phone and email when addresses or contact information were deemed invalid. Surveys were accessible between September 5, 2023 through October 19, 2023. Programs were asked to report data about the 2022-2023 academic year (AY). The AY 2022-2023 is defined as the Fall (August/September) 2022 term through the Summer (July/August) 2023 term. Surveys could be saved then completed and submitted later.
Measures Capacity. Capacity is measured in terms of number of nursing programs and quantities that the programs can produce. The following definitions were used to determine capacity of nursing programs: • Number of vacant student seats: the maximum possible number of new students that could enroll in a program in a single academic year (includes first-time enrollees and re-admits). • Number of applications received: the number of students that submitted applications for admission for AY 2022-2023. • Number of qualified applicants: the total number of program applicants who met the minimum admission standards. • Number of students admitted: the number of qualified applicants that were accepted into the program. This includes newly admitted students and re-admits (i.e., students previously in the nursing program who dropped out and had to reapply for admission). • Number of admitted students who enrolled: Enrolled students include those that registered for course work and paid fees.
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Student Retention. Retention rates consider the proportion of a cohort of newly enrolled students that have graduated or are still enrolled one year later, compared to those that leave without completing their degree program. Survey participants were asked to report on the status of a cohort of students in a generic traditional program one year after their first enrollment in either Fall 2021, Spring 2022, or Summer 2022. Budgeted, Filled, and Vacant Faculty Positions. In this section, respondents reported the number of budgeted faculty positions and vacancies, the composition of the program’s faculty, and current and future need for additional faculty positions. Full-time faculty were defined as instructional, administrative, or research staff of the nursing academic unit who are employed full-time as defined by the institution, hold academic rank, carry the full scope of faculty responsibility (e.g., teaching, advisement, committee work), and receive rights and privileges associated with full-time employment. These faculty members may be tenured, tenure-track, or non-tenure track. Part-time faculty were defined as instructional, administrative, or research staff of the nursing academic unit who are employed part-time as defined by the institution, may or may not hold academic rank, carry responsibility for a specific area (e.g., teaching a single course), and may carry any number of titles (e.g., adjunct, clinical instructor). Institution Characteristics. Respondents reported the category that best describes their institution: public non-profit school, private non-profit school, or proprietary (private, for-profit) school. Demographic Characteristics of Faculty and Students. Respondents reported number of faculty and students by race/ ethnicity. Race and ethnicity categories included American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black non-Hispanic, Hispanic/ Latino, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander, White non-Hispanic, Other, and Unknown.
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Results In August 2023, there were 518 prelicensure PN and RN nursing education programs in the state of Florida. The following table identifies the number of PN and RN programs with NCLEX codes in Florida categorized by program type, degree type, profit type, and geographic region. Number of Programs
Percentage
PN
196
37.8%
RN
322
62.2%
PN Certificate
195
37.6%
Diploma
1
0.2%
ADN
200
38.6%
BSN
121
23.4%
MSN
1
0.2%
Public, nonprofit
106
20.5%
Private, nonprofit
88
17%
Private, for-profit
324
62.5%
Northwest
18
3.5%
North Central
30
5.8%
Northeast
20
3.9%
East Central
85
16.4%
West Central
84
16.2%
Southeast
79
15.3%
Southwest
35
6.8%
South
166
32%
Other
1
0.2%
Program Type
Degree Type
Profit Type
Region
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The following image identifies the regional distribution of the prelicensure nursing education programs in Florida.
3.5% 5.8%
3.9% 16.4% 16.2% 6.8%
15.3%
32.0%
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau1, Florida’s population is most dense in the west central, south, and east central regions. The number of nursing programs in Florida tends to follow census trends except for in the northeast and west central regions.
2023 Nursing Education Survey: 2023 Nursing Education Survey: Number of Education Programs vs. Regional FL Census Number of Education Programs vs. Regional FL Census
50 50 45 45 40 40 35 35 30 30 25 25 20 20 15 15 10 10 5 5
6000000 6000000
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4000000 4000000 3000000 3000000 2000000 2000000
Regional Population RegionalFLFL Population
Number of Edu Programs Number of Edu Programs
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1000000 1000000
NW NW
NC NC
NE NE
EC EC PN PN
ADN ADN
WC WC
SE SE
BSN BSN
FL Population FL Population
SW SW
0 0
S S
The following graph compares the total number of nursing programs per 100,000 people in the eight regions of Florida and statewide. 2023 2023Nursing NursingEducation EducationSurvey: Survey: Total Number of Nursing Programs Total Number of Nursing Programsper per100,000 100,000 Regional Regional Population Population
SW SW
S S
1.82 1.82
1.95 1.95
2.00 2.00
2.34 2.34
2.50 2.50
2.30 2.30
2.80 2.80
3.00 3.00
1.46 1.46
1.46 1.46
1.39 1.39
1.50 1.50
EC EC
WC WC
0.86 0.86
1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50
0.00 0.00
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NC NC
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SE SE
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Responses to the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey One institution closed three programs after data collection was initiated. The program codes were removed from the MQA database, so the closed programs were omitted from the final sample (recalculating the final sample to 515 nursing education programs). A total of 405 programs (78.64%) completed and submitted the FCN Nursing Education Program survey.
Survey Completion Status
Count
% of Sample
Completed
405
78.64%
Not Completed
110
21.36%
Total
515
100%
Of the 405 programs that responded to the FCN Nursing Education Program survey, 257 were RN programs and 148 were PN programs. The RN programs were further classified by type of certificate or degree type: PN certificate, diploma, ADN, BSN, and MSN programs. The following table demonstrates the number of responses to the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey by categories of program type, degree type, profit type, and geographic region. Category Type Program Type
Degree Type
Profit Type
Region
Breakdown
Delivered to
Responded
Response Rate
RN
320
257
80.31%
PN
195
148
75.9%
ADN
199
154
77.39%
BSN
120
102
85%
MSN
1
1
100%
PN
194
147
75.77%
DPL
1
1
100%
Public
106
97
91.51%
Private, Nonprofit
88
78
88.64%
Private, For-profit
321
230
71.65%
NW
18
18
100%
NC
30
30
100%
NE
20
15
75%
EC
85
60
70.59%
WC
84
75
89.29%
SE
76
63
82.89%
SW
35
34
97.14%
S
166
110
66.27%
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Not all approved programs had students enrolled during AY 2022-2023. Of the 405 responses, 332 programs had students enrolled and 73 programs did not have students enrolled. 2023 Nursing Education Survey: Number of Education Programs and Education Programs with Students Enrolled 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 PN
ADN
# of Education Programs
BSN
# of Education Programs with Students Enrolled
The following table identifies the percentage of approved and accredited nursing education programs with students enrolled during AY 2022-2023 for each region and statewide. Percentage of Programs with Students Enrolled PN
ADN
BSN
Northwest
88.89%
100%
100%
North Central
100%
100%
100%
Northeast
100%
100%
100%
East Central
85.71%
80%
68.75%
West Central
100%
100%
100%
Southeast
68.18%
84.62%
66.67%
Southwest
86.67%
100%
88.89%
South
62.5%
75.56%
88%
Florida (Total)
79.05%
84.42%
82.52%
When comparing nursing programs with students enrolled during AY 2022-2023, there are more accredited and probationary programs compared to approved programs. Percentage of Programs with Students Enrolled
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Level
Accredited
Approved
Probationary
FL-Statewide
ADN
100%
68%
100%
84.42%
BSN
96.92%
53.13%
100%
82.52%
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Overview of the Nursing Education Programs in Florida The number of approved nursing education programs in Florida continues to grow from 482 programs in 2020 to 515 programs in 2023. The following table identifies the total enrollment, acceptance rates, and student to faculty ratios of prelicensure nursing programs in Florida trended over the past three years. Total enrollment values reported are a tabulation of reported data from nursing education programs that responded to the FCN survey for the respective academic years.
Academic Year 2020-21
2021-22
2022-23
Number of Nursing Education Programs
482
489
515
Number of Survey Repsonses
343
301
406
PN
5614
4123
5110
ADN
23484
17144
35357
BSN
10728
10143
12269
PN
82.7%
79.4%
78.1%
ADN
73.2%
78.3%
79.2%
BSN
70.3%
62.5%
73.4%
PN
6.5
6.6
5.4
ADN
9.8
9.4
11.8
BSN
5.4
4.4
3.7
Total Enrollment
Acceptance Rate
# Total Student Enrollment per # (FT+PT) Faculty Employed
Taking a deeper dive into the capacity of prelicensure and post-licensure nursing education programs in Florida, the following table identifies the number of seats for new students, the number of qualified and accepted applicants, acceptance rate, enrollment, and number of graduates statewide, per program type, and by institution characteristics (public, private nonprofit, and private for-profit) for AY 2022-2023. The values reported in the following table are a tabulation of reported data from nursing education programs that responded to the FCN survey for the respective academic years.
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Students
Level
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
FL Statewide
Qualified Applicants
PN
2,926
409
3,246
6,581
ADN
8,778
2,451
11,520
22,749
BSN
4,204
5,030
4,178
13,412
RN to BSN
5,052
1,419
106
6,577
Grad
2,071
2,405
1,646
6,122
PN
2,109
409
2,622
5,140
ADN
6,382
2,138
9,499
18,019
BSN
2,667
3,533
3,641
9,841
RN to BSN
4,402
1,416
101
5,919
Grad
1,516
2,187
1,584
5,287
PN
1,832
191
2,228
4,251
ADN
5,943
1,675
8,431
16,049
BSN
2,212
2,368
3,337
7,917
RN to BSN
3,219
958
68
4,245
Grad
1,196
1,478
1,513
4,187
PN
1,346
121
860
2,327
ADN
4,653
792
3,640
9,085
BSN
1,826
2,027
1,858
5,711
RN to BSN
2,795
747
43
3,585
Grad
971
1,188
1,988
4,147
PN
1,924
324
2,844
5,092
ADN
10,337
1,799
12,425
24,561
BSN
2,192
2,635
5,484
10,311
RN to BSN
17,614
3,177
604
21,395
Grad
4,129
4,203
2,475
10,807
PN
2,282
237
2,591
5,110
ADN
14,674
2,690
17,993
35,357
BSN
3,762
4,194
4,313
12,269
RN to BSN
7,131
3,193
108
10,432
Grad
2,863
3,424
1,261
7,548
Accepted Applicants
New Enrollees
# of Graduates
Total Seats for New Students
Total Enrollment
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The number of qualified applicants, admission, and enrollment values were trended over time. The table below identifies mean values for PN, ADN, and BSN nursing education programs. Note, only programs that responded to the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey in academic years 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 were included in this evaluation.
PN Programs
2020-21
Academic Year 2021-22
2022-23
Mean Number of Qualified Applicants/Program (SD)
55.75 (43.59)
60.38 (48.14)
63.38 (60.17)
Mean Number of Admissions/Program (SD)
47.94 (39.08)
46.19 (39.28)
47.09 (44.18)
Mean Enrollment (SD)
56.4 (75.07)
49.29 (47.32)
49.35 (43.9)
ADN Programs
2020-21
Academic Year 2021-22
2022-23
Mean Number of Qualified Applicants/Program (SD)
210.49 (226.92)
204.41 (211.95)
199.99 (196.38)
Mean Number of Admissions/Program (SD)
154.18 (128.12)
152.25 (164.51)
142.56 (124.76)
Mean Enrollment (SD)
222.82 (207.37)
197.18 (235.57)
290.28 (283.51)
BSN Programs
2020-21
Academic Year 2021-22
2022-23
Mean Number of Qualified Applicants/Program (SD)
204.76 (226.92)
244.79 (410.41)
216.53 (308.98)
Mean Number of Admissions/Program (SD)
143.82 (128.12)
134.32 (127.73)
147.97 (165.02)
Mean Enrollment (SD)
192.03 (207.37)
182.29 (198.09)
189.61 (194.49)
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Prelicensure nursing programs were asked to report reasons, if any, for not accepting more applicants to their respective nursing programs. PN programs (31.1%) and BSN programs (34%) report most frequently that the reason for not accepting more applicants was because of a lack of qualified student applicants.
Reason for Not Accepting More Applicants: PN Programs Lack of qualified student applicants
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
29.7%
36.1%
31.1%
Limited clinical sites for interactive learning experiences
20.9%
18.5%
12.2%
Lack of campus resources
9.5%
8.4%
8.8%
Lack of qualified faculty
14.2%
15.1%
14.2%
Lack of funds to hire faculty
10.8%
8.4%
11.5%
Other
8.8%
5%
9.5%
None
19.6%
17.6%
21.6%
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
27.6%
34.2%
29.2%
Limited clinical sites for interactive learning experiences
23.9%
15.5%
14.3%
Lack of campus resources
10.4%
8.1%
8.4%
Lack of qualified faculty
15.7%
12.2%
9.7%
Lack of funds to hire faculty
9.7%
7.3%
3.9%
Other
11.9%
3.3%
6.5%
None
24.6%
34.2%
40.3%
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
42.6%
49.2%
34%
Limited clinical sites for interactive learning experiences
34.4%
27.1%
16.5%
Lack of campus resources
16.4%
11.9%
6.8%
Lack of qualified faculty
14.8%
16.9%
8.7%
Lack of funds to hire faculty
23%
11.9%
4.9%
Other
1.6%
5.1%
7.8%
None
32.8%
23.7%
32%
Reason for Not Accepting More Applicants: ADN Programs Lack of qualified student applicants
Reason for Not Accepting More Applicants: BSN Programs Lack of qualified student applicants
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Evaluation of Student Admission and Progression Criteria In AY 2022-2023, 74.3% of PN programs, 77.3% of ADN programs, and 66% of BSN programs required that applicants completed pre-admission standardized testing. Other admission requirements for PN, ADN, and BSN programs included interviews, letters of recommendation, and minimum grades in prerequisite courses. Prelicensure nursing students are often required to receive minimum course grades for progression through the nursing program. Fewer PN programs (53.4%) required a minimum course grade for progression compared to ADN programs and (68.8%) BSN programs (64.1%). Admission/Progression Requirements: PN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Pre-Admission Standardized Test
62.2%
65.5%
74.3%
Interviews
36.5%
33.6%
37.2%
Letters of Recommendation
18.2%
25.2%
22.3%
Minimum Pre-Req Course Grades
14.9%
13.4%
16.2%
Minimum Course Grades for Progression
-
53.8%
53.4%
Graduation Exit Exam
-
46.2%
48.6%
N/A - None
29.7%
29.4%
20.9%
Admission/Progression Requirements: ADN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Pre-Admission Standardized Test
71.6%
74.8%
77.3%
Interviews
44.8%
51.2%
53.2%
Letters of Recommendation
26.9%
34.1%
31.8%
Minimum Pre-Req Course Grades
55.2%
58.5%
57.8%
Minimum Course Grades for Progression
-
70.7%
68.8%
Graduation Exit Exam
-
38.2%
43.5%
N/A - None
23.9%
21.1%
15.6%
Admission/Progression Requirements: BSN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Pre-Admission Standardized Test
82%
83.1%
66%
Interviews
52.5%
45.8%
39.8%
Letters of Recommendation
39.3%
45.8%
28.2%
Minimum Pre-Req Course Grades
83.6%
74.6%
54.4%
Minimum Course Grades for Progression
-
83.1%
64.1%
Graduation Exit Exam
-
40.7%
23.3%
N/A - None
1.6%
1.7%
17.5%
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Student Retention
Retention data is critical when considering the number of student nurses progressing through their respective nursing education programs to graduation and ultimately becoming qualified to take the NCLEX and enter the nursing workforce. In AY 2022-2023, student retention rates are highest among Florida’s BSN programs. In fact, the BSN programs had higher student retention rates compared to ADN and PN programs for the past three years. Student Retention Rate
2020-21
Academic Year 2021-22
2022-23
PN
72.4%
71.5%
72%
ADN
76.8%
78.1%
76.3%
BSN
87.9%
85.2%
84.6%
Taking a deeper dive into the programmatic student retention rates for AY 2022-2023, the FCN analyzed retention rates by comparing institutional characteristics. During AY 2022-2023, student retention rates were highest in Florida’s public BSN programs and lowest in Florida’s private, for-profit PN programs. Student Retention Rate Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
FL Statewide
68.09%
64.33%
72%
86.95%
77.36%
67.5%
76.28%
94.6%
82.75%
77.01%
84.64%
Level
Public
PN
76.78%
ADN BSN
Budgeted, Filled, and Vacant Faculty Positions Statewide full-time (FT) and part-time (PT) nursing faculty vacancy rates were evaluated overtime by program type. FT and PT faculty vacancy rates decreased from AY 2021-2022 to AY 2022-2023 for PN programs. FT faculty vacancy rates increased for ADN programs from AY 2021-2022 to AY 2022-2023 while PT faculty vacancy rates decreased. BSN programs reported a decrease in FT faculty vacancies since last academic year but an increase in the PT faculty vacancy rate from AY 2021-2022 to AY 2022-2023. Overall, all nursing education programs in Florida reported more FT new hires compared to number of separations. 2020-21
Academic Year 2021-22 2022-23
FT Vacany Rate PN
14%
18.3%
12.1%
ADN
13.8%
12.7%
13.3%
BSN
12.1%
18.1%
11.9%
PN
16.2%
18.7%
12.1%
ADN
12.4%
12.8%
11.6%
BSN
7.8%
4.3%
3.2%
PN
unavailable
1.1
1.5
ADN
unavailable
1.3
1.4
BSN
unavailable
1.1
1.4
PT Vacancy Rate
FT # New Hires per # of Separations
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Public PN and BSN programs and private nonprofit ADN programs all reported FT nursing faculty vacancy rates greater than 14%. Public PN programs had the highest PT nursing faculty vacancy rate (22.46%) compared to all other programs.
FT Nursing Faculty Vacancy Rate
PT Nursing Faculty Vacancy Rate
Type
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida (total)
PN
14.16%
4%
10.98%
12.07%
ADN
11.89%
14.77%
14.51%
13.33%
BSN
14.71%
10.84%
9.24%
11.94%
PN
22.46%
0.00%
11.27%
12.09%
ADN
13.5%
12.86%
9.7%
11.64%
BSN
1.63%
3.6%
3.88%
3.22%
Respondents reported barriers to faculty recruitment. ADN and BSN programs reported the most prevalent barrier to recruiting and filling RN faculty vacancies is a limited pool of qualified applicants. PN program reported the greatest barrier to recruiting and filling PN faculty vacancies was an uncompetitive salary. The following tables trend barriers to faculty recruitment over time for PN, ADN, and BSN programs. Barriers to Faculty Recruitment: PN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Salary Not Competitive
42.6%
37.8%
48%
Cost of Living
12.2%
17.6%
23.6%
Limited Qualified Applicant Pool
27%
31.9%
29.1%
Geographic Location
8.8%
10.9%
12.2%
No Problems with Recruiting
8.1%
5%
6.8%
Other
18.9%
20.2%
13.5%
Barriers to Faculty Recruitment: ADN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Salary Not Competitive
48.5%
32.5%
40.9%
Cost of Living
18.7%
11.4%
24%
Limited Qualified Applicant Pool
45.5%
43.1%
44.2%
Geographic Location
8.2%
9.8%
11.7%
No Problems with Recruiting
13.4%
10.6%
3.9%
Other
11.2%
18.7%
18.2%
Barriers to Faculty Recruitment: BSN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Salary Not Competitive
55.7%
44.1%
34%
Cost of Living
27.9%
28.8%
27.2%
Limited Qualified Applicant Pool
75.4%
61%
47.6%
Geographic Location
13.1%
11.9%
11.7%
No Problems with Recruiting
14.8%
13.6%
6.8%
Other
11.5%
16.9%
18.4%
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Additionally, respondents reported the most difficult faculty positions to fill related to specialty areas of nursing practice. All nursing education programs in the state reported that pediatric/child health and obstetrics followed by psychiatric/ mental health were the most difficult nursing faculty positions to fill. Positions Difficult to Fill: PN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Acute Care
7.4% 10.1%
6.7% 4.2%
6.1% 4.7%
1.4% 14.9% 2.7% 16.2% 2.7% 2%
0.8% 16.8% 3.4% 18.5% 3.4% 2.5%
3.4% 18.9% 2.7% 18.2% 4.1% 4.7%
0% 13.5%
0.8% 12.6%
2% 12.8%
Women’s Health (Non-OB) Other None
3.4% 12.2% 27.7%
2.5% 10.9% 28.6%
7.4% 10.8% 37.8%
Positions Difficult to Fill: ADN Programs
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
Acute Care
16.4% 14.2%
13% 9.8%
9.1% 4.5%
3% 38.1% 3% 34.3% 10.4% 5.2%
2.4% 30.1% 2.4% 31.7% 8.1% 6.5%
3.9% 35.1% 3.2% 33.8% 7.8% 7.8%
1.5% 37.3%
0.8% 23.6%
2.6% 26%
6% 6% 14.2%
9.8% 2.4% 22.8%
9.7% 4.5% 21.4%
AY 2020-21
AY 2021-22
AY 2022-23
24.6% 8.2%
13.6% 13.6%
8.7% 4.9%
3.3% 55.7% 1.6% 49.2% 18% 9.8%
5.1% 45.8% 3.4% 49.2% 6.8% 8.5%
2.9% 39.8% 1% 41.7% 4.9% 3.9%
1.6% 52.5%
5.1% 47.5%
1.9% 34%
21.3% 4.9% 11.5%
10.2% 10.2% 16.9%
4.9% 7.8% 15.5%
Adult/Gerontology Family Health Pediatric/Child Health Oncology Obstetrics Critical Care Leadership/Management Policy Psychiatric/Mental Health
Adult/Gerontology Family Health Pediatric/Child Health Oncology Obstetrics Critical Care Leadership/Management Policy Psychiatric/Mental Health Women’s Health (Non-OB) Other None Positions Difficult to Fill: BSN Programs Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Family Health Pediatric/Child Health Oncology Obstetrics Critical Care Leadership/Management Policy Psychiatric/Mental Health Women’s Health (Non-OB) Other None
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Demographic Characteristics of Nursing Faculty and Nursing Students
The National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity2 report recommends a diverse nursing workforce that reflects the people and communities for whom they care. The demographic characteristics of nursing faculty and nursing students are presented in the tables and graphs below. Prelicensure Gender Breakdown
Post-Licensure
PN
ADN
BSN
RN to BSN
Grad
Female
80.8%
85.7%
86.3%
-
-
Male
11.2%
11.1%
12.2%
-
-
Other/Not Known
8.0%
3.2%
1.5%
-
-
Female
71.9%
79.1%
85.6%
-
-
Male
12.6%
13.7%
12.7%
-
-
Other/Not Known
15.5%
7.2%
1.7%
-
-
Female
78.7%
80.9%
80.9%
75.5%
77.5%
Male
10.2%
14.4%
12.1%
11.8%
15.2%
Other/Not Known
11.1%
4.7%
7.1%
12.7%
7.3%
Female
78.8%
73.4%
76.3%
82.4%
68.1%
Male
9.4%
13.1%
15.8%
15.3%
25.4%
Other/Not Known
11.8%
13.6%
7.8%
2.3%
6.5%
FT Faculty
PT Faculty
Student
Graduates
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13.0%
1.5%
12.2%
49.2%
86.3% 11.1%
3.2%
10%
8.0%
30% 20%
11.2%
40%
50.8%
60% 50%
85.7%
70%
80.8%
80%
87.0%
100% 9 0%
0% PN
ADN
BSN Female
2
Male
FL Nurses
FL Census
Other
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30% 20% 10%
0%
20 PN ADN
Female RN to BSN Grad
Male
Other
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FL Nurses
50.8% 50.8% 50.8%
13.0% 13.0%
Male
87.0% 87.0% 87.0%
BSN
7.3% 7.3%
15.2% 15.2%
BSN 77.5% 77.5% 77.5%
Female
12.7% 12.7%
ADN
11.8% 11.8%
7.1% 7.1%
12.1% 12.1%
75.5% 75.5% 75.5%
5 0% 40%
80.9% 80.9% 80.9%
PN
4.7% 4.7%
49.2% 49.2%
50.8% 50.8% 50.8%
13.0% 13.0%
1.7% 1.7%
12.7% 12.7%
7.2% 7.2%
13.7% 13.7%
15.5% 15.5%
12.6% 12.6%
87.0% 87.0% 87.0%
85.6% 85.6% 85.6%
79.1% 79.1% 79.1%
100% 9 0% 80%
14.4% 14.4%
80.9% 80.9% 80.9%
10% 0%
11.1% 11.1%
40% 30% 20%
10.2% 10.2%
80% 70% 60% 71.9% 71.9% 71.9%
70% 60% 50%
78.7% 78.7%
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FL Census
Other
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100% 90%
FL Census
Gender Distribution by School Type
Gender
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
Female
83.5%
83.3%
78.1%
80.8%
Male
8.8%
16.7%
12.8%
11.2%
Other
7.7%
0%
9.1%
8%
Female
89.4%
80.7%
83%
85.7%
Male
7%
14.7%
14.7%
11.1%
Other
3.6%
4.7%
2.3%
3.2%
Female
81.8%
90.8%
85.5%
86.3%
Male
14.2%
9%
14.5%
12.2%
Other
4%
0.2%
0%
1.5%
Female
78.5%
90.5%
63.8%
71.9%
Male
8.4%
9.5%
15%
12.6%
Other
13.1%
0%
21.2%
15.5%
Female
78.8%
81.4%
79%
79.1%
Male
9.5%
14.2%
17.3%
13.7%
Other
11.8%
4.4%
3.8%
7.2%
Female
83.6%
86.2%
86.3%
85.6%
Male
10.9%
13.2%
13.5%
12.7%
Other
5.5%
0.6%
0.1%
1.7%
Female
71.7%
92.4%
83.6%
78.7%
Male
9.8%
7.6%
10.9%
10.2%
Other
18.5%
0%
5.6%
11.1%
Female
81.5%
84.8%
79.8%
80.9%
Male
15.9%
15%
13%
14.4%
Other
2.6%
0.2%
7.2%
4.7%
Female
87.6%
72.2%
83.5%
80.9%
Male
12.4%
10.6%
13.2%
12.1%
Other
0.1%
17.3%
3.3%
7.1%
Female
83.3%
59%
43.5%
75.5%
Male
13.7%
8%
6.5%
11.8%
Other
3%
33%
50%
12.7%
Female
86.3%
73.6%
68.2%
77.5%
Male
12.5%
11.4%
31.5%
15.2%
Other
1.2%
15%
0.3%
7.3%
FT Faculty PN
ADN
BSN
PT Faculty PN
ADN
BSN
Students PN
ADN
BSN
RN to BSN
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Gender
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
Female
77.5%
90.9%
79.2%
78.8%
Male
10.9%
9.1%
7.1%
9.4%
Other
11.6%
0%
13.7%
11.8%
Female
68.8%
86.6%
76.3%
73.4%
Male
12.8%
13.3%
13.3%
13.1%
Other
18.4%
0.1%
10.4%
13.6%
Female
75.5%
73.2%
80.6%
76.3%
Male
11.3%
18.1%
17.8%
15.8%
Other
13.2%
8.6%
1.6%
7.8%
Female
82.9%
80.9%
74.4%
82.4%
Male
16.3%
11.6%
16.3%
15.3%
Other
0.8%
7.5%
9.3%
2.3%
Female
75.8%
73.2%
61.3%
68.1%
Male
12.5%
13.7%
38.6%
25.4%
Other
11.7%
13%
0.1%
6.5%
Gender Distribution by School Type Graduates PN
ADN
BSN
RN to BSN
Grad
Prelicensure Race/Ethnicity
Post-Licensure
PN
ADN
BSN
RN to BSN
Grad
American Indian/Alaska Native Asian
1.14%
0.45%
0.51%
-
-
2.29%
4.03%
4.94%
-
-
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
27%
20.39%
18.84%
-
-
Hispanic/Latino
9.61%
12.52%
13.3%
-
-
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
0.46%
0.27%
0%
-
-
51.72%
52.06%
57.8%
-
-
Other
1.6%
0.89%
0.51%
-
-
Two or More Races
1.37%
0.81%
1.36%
-
-
Missing/Unknown
4.81%
8.59%
2.73%
-
-
FT Faculty
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Prelicensure Race/Ethnicity
Post-Licensure
PN
ADN
BSN
RN to BSN
Grad
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.2%
0.21%
0.23%
-
-
Asian
4.32%
3.53%
5.91%
-
-
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
33.2%
24.04%
20.63%
-
-
Hispanic/Latino
9.63%
15.9%
15.55%
-
-
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
0.39%
0.48%
0.18%
-
-
41.26%
45.18%
39.5%
-
-
Other
0.39%
0.96%
1.8%
-
-
Two or More Races
1.96%
1.5%
1.66%
-
-
Missing/Unknown
8.64%
8.19%
14.54%
-
-
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.37%
0.31%
0.14%
0.25%
0.21%
Asian
2.09%
5.12%
4.87%
3.68%
4.33%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
48.38%
27.68%
19.94%
16.41%
14.36%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
24.6%
27.82%
17.99%
31.4%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
0.14%
0.34%
0.5%
0.13%
0.21%
20.12%
30.55%
32.85%
43.04%
34.13%
Other
0.57%
1.18%
0.55%
2.1%
0.23%
Two or More Races
2.88%
3.34%
5.17%
4.02%
3.56%
Missing/Unknown
15.26%
6.87%
8.18%
12.38%
11.57%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1.33%
0.24%
0.23%
0.2%
0.31%
Asian
3.61%
5.11%
4.85%
4.66%
2.72%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
45.21%
23.23%
16.2%
17.74%
10.78%
Hispanic/Latino
10.79%
23.74%
30.06%
21.79%
54.33%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
0.64%
0.46%
0.6%
1.34%
0.14%
25.57%
36.73%
35.13%
44.74%
23.7%
Other
0.34%
1.01%
0.32%
2.57%
0.36%
Two or More Races
3.27%
3.04%
4.47%
3.04%
2.53%
Missing/Unknown
9.24%
6.44%
8.16%
3.93%
5.11%
PT Faculty
Student
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Race
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.52%
0%
1.83%
1.14%
Asian
1.03%
4.17%
3.20%
2.29%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
18.04%
33.33%
34.25%
27%
Hispanic/Latino
7.22%
8.33%
11.87%
9.61%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.52%
0%
0.46%
0.46%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
65.46%
50%
39.73%
51.72%
Other
1.03%
0%
2.28%
1.6%
Two or More Races
1.03%
4.17%
1.37%
1.37%
Missing/Unknown
5.15%
0%
5.02%
4.81%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.19%
0.67%
0.68%
0.45%
Asian
3.42%
2%
5.43%
4.03%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
18.44%
17.33%
23.76%
20.39%
Hispanic/Latino
10.46%
12.67%
14.93%
12.52%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.57%
0%
0%
0.27%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
59.13%
62.67%
40.05%
52.06%
Other
0.19%
4%
0.68%
0.89%
Two or More Races
0%
0.67%
1.81%
0.81%
Missing/Unknown
7.6%
0%
12.67%
8.59%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.7%
0.21%
0.73%
0.51%
Asian
5.83%
4.26%
4.73%
4.94%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
19.58%
16.63%
21.45%
18.84%
Hispanic/Latino
11.42%
11.51%
19.27%
13.3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
60.14%
63.54%
44.36%
57.8%
Other
0.23%
1.07%
0%
0.51%
Two or More Races
0.93%
0.85%
2.91%
1.36%
Missing/Unknown
1.17%
1.92%
6.55%
2.73%
Racial Distribution of Faculty FT Faculty PN
ADN
BSN
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
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Race
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
1.05%
0%
0.2%
Asian
0.93%
6.32%
4.89%
4.32%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
21.5%
25.26%
39.74%
33.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.54%
12.63%
9.77%
9.63%
0%
1.05%
0.33%
0.39%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
61.68%
41.05%
34.2%
41.26%
Other
1.87%
0%
0%
0.39%
Two or More Races
0%
6.32%
1.3%
1.96%
Missing/Unknown
7.48%
6.32%
9.77%
8.64%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.26%
0.55%
0.11%
0.21%
Asian
2.94%
4.92%
3.77%
3.53%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
21.48%
24.59%
26.14%
24.04%
Hispanic/Latino
9.85%
18.03%
20.71%
15.9%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.51%
0.55%
0.44%
0.48%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
53.84%
36.61%
39.42%
45.18%
Other
0.51%
3.28%
0.89%
0.96%
Two or More Races
0.64%
3.28%
1.88%
1.5%
Missing/Unknown
9.97%
8.2%
6.64
8.19
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.18%
0.12%
0.39%
0.23%
Asian
4.97%
5.61%
6.9%
5.91%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
17.13%
21.5%
22.14%
20.63%
Hispanic/Latino
13.26%
12.27%
20.83%
15.55%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.18%
0.23%
0.13%
0.18%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
40.33%
42.52%
35.55%
39.5%
0%
0.35%
4.69%
1.8%
Two or More Races
1.47%
1.29%
2.21%
1.66%
Missing/Unknown
22.47%
16.12%
7.16%
14.54%
Racial Distribution of Faculty PT Faculty PN
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
ADN
BSN
Other
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Race
Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.31%
0%
0.46%
0.37%
Asian
1.97%
1.69%
2.24%
2.09%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
33.48%
57.38%
60.67%
48.38%
Hispanic/Latino
12.09%
9.28%
8.61%
10.2%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.22%
0%
0.08%
0.14%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
25.85%
10.13%
15.98%
20.12%
Other
0.26%
0%
0.89%
0.57%
Two or More Races
3.11%
2.53%
2.7%
2.88%
Missing/Unknown
22.7%
18.99%
8.38%
15.26%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.24%
0.65%
0.32%
0.31%
Asian
4.7%
3.02%
5.79%
5.12%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
19.54%
29.74%
34.75%
27.68%
Hispanic/Latino
27.9%
21.45%
22.07%
24.6%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.19%
0.18%
0.5%
0.34%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
39.4%
34%
22.05%
30.55%
Other
0.72%
0.59%
1.69%
1.18%
Two or More Races
3.92%
1.72%
3.05%
3.34%
Missing/Unknown
3.38%
8.65%
9.78%
6.87%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.13%
0.21%
0.07%
0.14%
Asian
6.75%
4.55%
3.52%
4.87%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
18.1%
16.02%
25.34%
19.94%
Hispanic/Latino
20.04%
25.97%
36.4%
27.82%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.21%
0.43%
0.81%
0.5%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
47.29%
33.69%
19.43%
32.85%
Other
0.51%
0.81%
0.35%
0.55%
Two or More Races
5.53%
2.55%
7.4%
5.17%
Missing/Unknown
1.44%
15.76%
6.68%
8.18%
Racial Distribution of Faculty Students PN
ADN
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Public
Private Nonprofit
Private, For-profit
Florida Statewide
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.25%
0.25%
0%
0.25%
Asian
4.81%
1.25%
0.93%
3.68%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
16.84%
15.82%
5.56%
16.41%
Hispanic/Latino
19.93%
13.72%
16.67%
17.99%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.15%
0.09%
0%
0.13%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
49.74%
29.13%
12.04%
43.04%
Other
0.73%
5.17%
1.85%
2.1%
Two or More Races
5.2%
1.03%
13.89%
4.02%
Missing/Unknown
2.34%
33.54%
49.07%
12.38%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.21%
0.29%
0%
0.21%
Asian
6.04%
4.18%
0.87%
4.33%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
14.63%
16.53%
7.85%
14.36%
Hispanic/Latino
16.45%
27.48%
75.97%
31.4%
Native Hawaiian, Other Pacific Islander
0.24%
0.26%
0%
0.21%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
52.11%
29.47%
5.95%
34.13%
Other
0.24%
0.18%
0.32%
0.23%
Two or More Races
4.33%
1.14%
8.41%
3.56%
Missing/Unknown
5.73%
20.47%
0.63%
11.57%
Racial Distribution of Faculty Students RN to BSN
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Faculty demographic data were compared to the demographic data for Florida’s nursing workforce and Florida’s population. The following graphs compare the racial distribution of FT faculty at PN, ADN, and BSN programs to the racial distribution of Florida’s nursing workforce and Florida’s population.
2023 Nursing Education Survey: PN Programs FT Faculty Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
30%
40%
50%
60%
1.1% 0.2% 0.3% 2.3% 5.6% 3.0%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
17.3% 15.4% 9.6%
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
20%
15.5%
27.0%
27.1%
0.5% 0.1% 51.7% 57.9% 52.3%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Other
Two or More Races
1.6% 2.1% 1.4% 1.8%
Missing/Unknown
PN
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4.8% 1.3%
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70%
2023 Nursing Education Survey: ADN Programs FT Faculty Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
20%
40%
Missing/Unknown
ADN
70%
20.4% 17.3% 15.4% 12.5% 15.5%
27.1%
0.3% 0.1% 52.1% 57.9% 52.3%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races
60%
4.0% 5.6% 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
Other
50%
0.4% 0.2% 0.3%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
30%
0.9% 2.1% 0.8% 1.8% 1.3%
8.6%
FL Nurses
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2023 Nursing Education Survey: BSN Programs FT Faculty Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
30%
40%
18.8% 17.3% 15.4% 13.3% 15.5%
27.1%
0.0% 0.1% 57.8% 57.9% 52.3%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races
Missing/Unknown
BSN
30
60%
4.9% 5.6% 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
Other
50%
0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
20%
0.5% 2.1% 1.4% 1.8% 2.7% 1.3%
FL Nurses
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70%
Additionally, nursing students’ demographic data were compared to the demographic data for Florida’s nursing workforce and Florida’s population. The following graphs compare the racial distribution of PN, ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, and graduate students to the racial distribution of Florida’s nursing workforce and Florida’s population.
2023 Nursing Education Survey: PN Programs Student Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
Missing/Unknown
PN
50%
60%
70%
48.4%
17.3% 15.4% 10.2% 15.5%
27.1%
0.1% 0.1% 20.1%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Two or More Races
40%
2.1% 5.6% 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
Other
30%
0.4% 0.2% 0.3%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
20%
57.9% 52.3%
0.6% 2.1% 2.9% 1.8% 1.3%
FL Nurses
15.3%
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2023 Nursing Education Survey: ADN Programs Student Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
30%
40%
50%
60%
0.3% 0.2% 0.3% 5.1% 5.6% 3.0% 17.3% 15.4%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
20%
15.5%
27.7%
24.6% 27.1%
0.3% 0.1% 30.6%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Other
Two or More Races
1.2% 2.1% 3.3% 1.8%
Missing/Unknown
ADN
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6.9% 1.3%
FL Nurses
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57.9% 52.3%
70%
2023 Nursing Education Survey: BSN Programs Student Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
0.1% 0.2% 0.3% 4.9% 5.6% 3.0% 19.9% 17.3% 15.4%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
15.5%
Hispanic/Latino
27.8% 27.1%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
0.5% 0.1% 32.8%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Other
Two or More Races
57.9% 52.3%
0.6% 2.1% 5.2% 1.8%
Missing/Unknown
BSN
8.2% 1.3%
FL Nurses
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2023 Nursing Education Survey: RN to BSN Programs Student Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 3.7% 5.6% 3.0% 16.4% 17.3% 15.4%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
18.0% 15.5%
Hispanic/Latino
27.1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
0.1% 0.1% 43.0%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Other
Two or More Races
57.9% 52.3% 2.1% 2.1% 4.0% 1.8%
Missing/Unknown
RN to BSN
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12.4% 1.3%
FL Nurses
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70%
2023 Nursing Education Survey: Grad Programs Student Racial Distribution 0% American Indian/Alaska Native
Asian
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
0.2% 0.2% 0.3% 4.3% 5.6% 3.0% 14.4% 17.3% 15.4%
Black/African American, Non-Hispanic
31.4%
Hispanic/Latino
15.5% 27.1% 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0.1% 34.1%
White/Caucasian, Non-Hispanic
Other
57.9% 52.3% 0.2% 2.1% 3.6%
Two or More Races 1.8% Missing/Unknown
Grad
1.3%
FL Nurses
11.6%
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Next Steps The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN) aims to generate and disseminate valid and reliable information to the public and stakeholders representative of nurses, other health care providers, business and industry, consumers, lawmakers, and educators. The FCN will continue to analyze nursing education programmatic data and report findings annually. While the FCN aims to disseminate the most accurate information with the highest level of transparency, there are certain limitations that could impact the findings in this report. With obstacles in data acquisition, data transfer, and manual analyzation of data, there is a certain level of uncertainty and possible misclassification. The FCN strives to improve these processes and will continue doing so in the future. The FCN will utilize findings from the Nursing Education Program Report to guide development of Florida’s strategic statewide plan for the nursing workforce.
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Appendix A Florida’s nursing education programs that submitted responses to the FCN nursing education program survey for AY 2022-2023. School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
West Palm Beach
PN
70201
Y
Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations
West Palm Beach
ADN
70463
Y
Activa Training Center
Miami
ADN
704156
Y
Active Health Institute
Miami
ADN
704104
Y
AdventHealth University
Orlando
BSN
70522
N
AdventHealth University
Orlando
ADN
704254
N
Agape Academy of Sciences
Delray Beach
PN
701125
Y
Agape Academy of Sciences
Delray Beach
ADN
704125
Y
Agape Academy of Sciences
Delray Beach
BSN
705137
N
Agape University
Pompano Beach
ADN
704137
Y
Agape University
Pompano Beach
BSN
705128
N
American National University
Orlando
BSN
705185
N
Ana G. Mendez University, Metro Orlando Campus
Orlando
ADN
704228
Y
Ana G. Mendez University, Metro Orlando Campus
Orlando
BSN
705186
Y
Ana G. Mendez University, South Florida Campus
Miami Lakes
ADN
704227
N
Ana G. Mendez University, South Florida Campus
Miami Lakes
BSN
705187
Y
Ana G. Mendez University, Tampa Bay Campus
Tampa
ADN
704229
N
Ana G. Mendez University, Tampa Bay Campus
Tampa
BSN
705188
N
Antigua College International, Inc.
Miami Lakes
PN
70275
N
Antigua College International, Inc.
Miami Lakes
BSN
70523
Y
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Antigua College International, Inc.
Miami Lakes
ADN
70769
Y
Arizona College of Nursing
Tampa
BSN
705133
Y
Arizona College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale
BSN
705142
Y
Arizona College of Nursing
University Park
BSN
705164
N
Arizona College of Nursing
Orlando
BSN
705168
N
Arizona College of Nursing
Melbourne
BSN
705195
N
Aspen University
Tampa
BSN
705154
N
Ata Career Education
Spring Hill
PN
701115
Y
Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek
PN
70186
Y
Atlantic Techincal College & Technical High School
Coconut Creek
PN
701173
Y
Aurora School of Nursing
Miramar
PN
701211
N
Aurora School of Nursing
Miramar
ADN
704225
N
Aurora School of Nursing
Miramar
BSN
705190
N
Avanti School of Nursing, LLC
Miami
ADN
704240
N
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria
BSN
705102
Y
Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Miami Shores
BSN
70592
Y
Beacon Hill Career Training
Fort Lauderdale
PN
701138
Y
Big Bend Technical College
Perry
PN
701104
Y
Brevard Nursing Academy
Palm Bay
PN
701143
Y
Bridgeway School of Nursing
Orlando
PN
701141
Y
Bridgeway School of Nursing
Orlando
ADN
704161
Y
Brightmed Health Institute
Davie
PN
701118
N
Brightmed Health Institute
Davie
BSN
705141
Y
Brilliant Academy Health Center
Orlando
PN
70257
Y
Brilliant Academy Health Center LLC
Orlando
ADN
704139
Y
Broward College
Coconut Creek
ADN
70475
Y
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Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Broward County-Atlantic Technical College-Afternoon Program
Coconut Creek
PN
701112
N
Broward-Miami Health Institute
Miramar
PN
701204
N
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, Delray Beach
Delray Beach
ADN
704109
Y
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, Delray Beach
Altamonte Springs
BSN
705192
N
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens
ADN
704151
N
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, Miami Gardens
Altamonte Springs
ADN
704252
N
Cape Coral Technical College
Cape Coral
PN
70142
Y
Capscare Academy for Health Care Education
Lake Worth
ADN
704253
N
Care Hope College
Jupiter
PN
701134
Y
Care Hope College
Jupiter
ADN
704144
Y
Care Hope College
Jupiter
BSN
705134
Y
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Jacksonville
Jacksonville
BSN
70525
Y
Chamberlain College of Nursing, Miramar Campus
Miramar
BSN
70540
Y
Chancellor Institute
Margate
ADN
704185
N
Chancellor Institute, Inc
Margate
PN
701102
Y
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte
PN
70166
Y
Chipola College
Marianna
PN
70100
N
Chipola College
Marianna
ADN
70401
Y
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
BSN
705172
Y
City College, Inc
Altamonte Springs
ADN
70743
Y
College of Central Florida
Lecanto
ADN
70451
Y
College of Central Florida
Ocala
ADN
70482
Y
Compu-Med Vocational Careers
Miami
PN
701215
N
Compu-Med Vocational Careers
Hilaleah
ADN
704181
N
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp.
Hialeah
PN
701214
N
Compu-Med Vocational Careers, Corp.
Miami
ADN
704182
Y
Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville
Jacksonville
PN
70125
Y
Dade County Homestead Senior High
Homestead
PN
70268
N
Dade County Miami Edison High School
Miami
PN
70235
N
Dade Institute of Technology and Health
North Miami Beach
PN
701198
N
Dade Institute of Technology and Health
North Miami Beach
ADN
704217
N
Daytona College
Ormond Beach
PN
701117
Y
Daytona College
Ormond Beach
ADN
704119
Y
Desoto County School of Practical Nursing
Arcadia
PN
70163
Y
Dominium Institute
Fort Myers
PN
701219
N
Dominium Institute
Fort Myers
ADN
704237
N
Donatello School of Nursing and Healthcare
Apopka
PN
701191
N
Doxa Academy
Melbourne
PN
701155
Y
Eagle Nursing School, LLC
Tampa
ADN
704233
N
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne
PN
70172
Y
Ecpi University
Lake Mary
PN
701227
N
Ecpi University
Lake Mary
ADN
704243
N
Ecpi University
Lake Mary
BSN
705138
Y
Ecpi University College of Nursing
Lake Mary
BSN
705120
Y
Educare Envision College of Nursing
Melbourne
PN
701163
Y
Emerald Coast Technical College
Defuniak Springs
PN
70120
Y
Emiraza College
Fort Pierce
PN
70241
Y
Emiraza College
Fort Pierce
ADN
704184
N
Emiraza College
Fort Pierce
BSN
705144
N
Emiraza College
Fort Pierce
ADN
70729
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Erwin Technical College
Tampa
PN
70154
Y
Evolution Health Academy
Margate
PN
701136
N
Evolution Health Academy
Miami Gardens
PN
701150
Y
Evolution Health Academy
Margate
ADN
704141
N
Evolution Health Academy
Miami Gardens
ADN
704153
Y
Faith Academy
Tampa
PN
701181
N
First Response Training Group, LLC
Orlando
ADN
704140
Y
Florida A&M University - BSN
Tallahassee
BSN
70598
Y
Florida Academy of Nursing
Miramar
ADN
704194
N
Florida Atlantic University - BSN
Boca Raton
BSN
70566
Y
Florida College
Temple Terrace
BSN
705171
N
Florida Gateway College
Lake City
PN
70106
Y
Florida Gateway College Associate In Science Degree Nursing Program
Lake City
ADN
70478
Y
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
BSN
70503
Y
Florida International College
Kissimmee
PN
701161
N
Florida International College
Kissimmee
ADN
704166
Y
Florida International University - BSN
Miami
BSN
70589
Y
Florida Panhandle Technical College
Chipley
PN
70171
Y
Florida Southern College
Lakeland
BSN
70520
Y
Florida Southwestern State College
Fort Myers
ADN
70472
Y
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville
PN
70179
Y
Florida State College at JacksonvilleNursing
Jacksonville
ADN
70473
Y
Florida State University - BSN
Tallahassee
BSN
70590
Y
Florida Vocational Institute
Miami
PN
701152
N
Florida Vocational Institute
Miramar
PN
701157
N
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers
PN
70181
Y
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers
DPL
70354
N
Fortis College
Cutler Bay
ADN
70704
Y
Fortis College
Orange Park
ADN
70757
Y
Fortis College - Cutler Bay
Cutler Bay
PN
701156
Y
Fortis College - Orange Park
Orange Park
PN
701160
Y
Fortis Institute
Port Saint Lucie
PN
70109
Y
Fortis Institute
Pensacola
PN
701171
Y
Fortis Institute
Pensacola
ADN
70422
Y
Fortis Institute
Port Saint Lucie
ADN
70709
Y
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
Miramar
ADN
704152
Y
FVI School of Nursing and Technology
Miami
ADN
704189
N
Gadsden Technical College
Quincy
PN
70161
Y
Galen College of Nursing
Saint Petersburg
PN
70104
Y
Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville
PN
701199
N
Galen College of Nursing
Orlando
PN
701226
N
Galen College of Nursing
Sarasota
ADN
704214
N
Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville
ADN
704215
N
Galen College of Nursing
Orlando
ADN
704246
N
Galen College of Nursing
Gainesville
BSN
705177
N
Galen College of Nursing
Sarasota
BSN
705178
N
Galen College of Nursing
Orlando
BSN
705193
N
Galen College of Nursing, Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines
ADN
704199
Y
Galen College of Nursing, Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines
BSN
705167
N
Galen College of Nursing, Saint Petersburg Campus
Saint Petersburg
ADN
70411
Y
Galen College of Nursing, Saint Petersburg Campus
Saint Petersburg
BSN
705130
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Gladstone College of Nursing
Pompano Beach
PN
701196
N
Gladstone College of Nursing
Pompano Beach
ADN
704211
N
Gladstone College of Nursing
Pompano Beach
BSN
705174
N
Grace Community Institute
Boca Raton
PN
701178
N
Grace Community Institute
Boca Raton
ADN
704180
N
Grace Community Institute
Boca Raton
BSN
705159
N
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City
ADN
70481
Y
Gulf Coast State College - Gulf Franklin Center
Port St. Joe
PN
70197
Y
Hajgden International College
Orlando
PN
701177
Y
Hajgden International College
Orlando
ADN
704197
N
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital College Of Nursing
Miami
ADN
70409
N
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital College of Nursing - PN
Miami
PN
701221
Y
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Miami
PN
70160
Y
HCI College
Fort Lauderdale
PN
701209
N
HCI College
West Palm Beach
PN
701237
N
HCI College
Fort Lauderdale
ADN
704135
Y
HCI College
West Palm Beach
ADN
704146
Y
Heritage Career Institute
Greenacres
PN
701235
N
Herzing University
Winter Park
PN
70256
Y
Herzing University
Winter Park
BSN
70509
Y
Herzing University-ADN
Winter Park
ADN
70444
Y
Herzing University-Tampa
Tampa
PN
701238
N
Herzing University-Tampa
Tampa
ADN
704257
N
Hillsborough Community College
Plant City
ADN
70469
Y
Hodges University
Fort Myers
PN
701128
N
Hodges University
Fort Myers
BSN
705127
Y
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Hope College of Arts & Sciences
Pompano Beach
PN
70283
Y
Hope College of Arts & Sciences
Pompano Beach
ADN
704158
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute
Port Charlotte
PN
70206
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute
Fort Myers
BSN
705173
N
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Fort Myers
PN
70149
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Fort Myers
PN
701137
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Melbourne
ADN
704138
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Fort Myers
ADN
704145
Y
Horizon Healthcare Institute, Inc.
Port Charlotte
ADN
704162
Y
Hosanna College of Health, Inc.
Miramar
BSN
70517
Y
Immokalee Technical College
Immokalee
PN
70145
Y
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce
ADN
70477
Y
Indian River State College - PN
Saint Lucie
PN
70177
Y
Inlet Grove Community High School
Riviera Beach
PN
701130
Y
Institute of Health Careers
Lehigh Acres
PN
701142
N
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach
BSN
705143
N
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach
ADN
70759
Y
International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.
Boca Raton
BSN
705132
N
International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.
Boca Raton
ADN
70732
Y
International Institute for Health Care Professionals, Inc.
Boca Raton
PN
70217
Y
Itech Glades Technical College
Moore Haven
PN
701229
N
J & J Healthcare Institute
Orlando
PN
701100
Y
Jacksonville University - BSN
Jacksonville
BSN
70560
Y
Jacksonville University Keigwin School of Nursing
Jacksonville
BSN
705196
N
Jacksonville University Practical Nurse Program
Jacksonville
PN
701222
N
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
James International Academy of Health
North Lauderdale
PN
70267
Y
Jersey College
Jacksonville
PN
70132
Y
Jersey College
Tampa
PN
70155
Y
Jersey College
Tampa
ADN
70404
Y
Jersey College
Jacksonville
ADN
70456
Y
Jersey College
Largo
ADN
704124
Y
Jersey College
Port Charlotte
ADN
704192
N
Jersey College
Brooksville
ADN
704212
N
Jersey College
Naples
ADN
704220
N
Jersey College
Melbourne
ADN
704242
N
Jersey College
Sunrise
ADN
70735
Y
Jetmapp School of Nursing
Miami Gardens
PN
701140
N
Jetmapp School of Nursing, Inc.
Miami Gardens
ADN
704142
Y
Justee College
Fort Pierce
PN
701193
N
Justee College
Fort Pierce
ADN
704210
N
Keiser University
Clearwater
ADN
704116
Y
Keiser University
Daytona Beach
ADN
704136
Y
Keiser University
Fort Myers
ADN
704238
N
Keiser University
Fort Myers
BSN
705131
Y
Keiser University - Flagship Campus
West Palm Beach
BSN
705155
N
Keiser University - Lakeland Campus
Lakeland
BSN
705148
Y
Keiser University - Naples Campus
Naples
BSN
705152
Y
Keiser University - New Port Richey
New Port Richey
ADN
704114
Y
Keiser University - Orlando Campus
Orlando
BSN
705136
Y
Keiser University - Port St. Lucie
Port Saint Lucie
ADN
70440
Y
Keiser University - Port St. Lucie Campus
Port Saint Lucie
BSN
705139
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Keiser University - Sarasota
Sarasota
BSN
705110
Y
Keiser University - Tallahassee Campus
Tallahassee
BSN
705155
Y
Keiser University - Tampa Campus
Tampa
BSN
705170
Y
Keiser University - West Palm Beach Campus
West Palm Beach
BSN
705135
Y
Keiser University - Fort Lauderdale - ADN
Fort Lauderdale
ADN
70423
Y
Keiser University - Jacksonville - ADN
Jacksonville
ADN
70490
Y
Keiser University - Melbourne Campus
Melbourne
BSN
705189
N
Keiser University - Melbourne Campus - ADN
Melbourne
ADN
70415
Y
Keiser University - Miami Campus
Miami
BSN
705157
Y
Keiser University - Miami - ADN
Miami
ADN
70407
Y
Keiser University - Tampa
Tampa
ADN
70418
Y
Keiser University - West Palm Beach - ADN
West Palm Beach
ADN
70406
Y
Keiser University - ADN
Orlando
ADN
70455
Y
Keiser University - Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
BSN
705116
Y
Keiser University - Lakeland
Lakeland
ADN
70403
Y
Keiser University - Naples Campus
Naples
ADN
704244
N
Keiser University - Pembroke Pines Campus
Pembroke Pines
BSN
705146
Y
Keiser University - Sarasota Campus - ADN
Sarasota
ADN
70420
Y
Keiser University - Tallahassee - ADN
Tallahassee
ADN
70426
Y
Lake Technical College
Eustis
PN
70178
Y
Lake-Sumter State College
Leesburg
ADN
70405
Y
Larkin School of Nursing, LLC
South Miami
ADN
704231
Y
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Miami
PN
70153
Y
Lively Technical College
Tallahassee
PN
70199
Y
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
Naples
PN
70170
Y
Mana Academy of Nursing
Winter Haven
PN
701205
N
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Mana Academy of Nursing
Winter Haven
ADN
704216
N
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton
PN
70183
Y
Margate Medical Training Center
Margate
PN
701146
Y
Marion Techincal College
Ocala
PN
70259
Y
Med Academy
Miami
ADN
704174
N
Medworld Academy
West Palm Beach
ADN
704147
Y
Merakii College of Health
Lakeland
PN
701208
N
Merakii College of Health
Lakeland
ADN
704221
N
Meridian West Central College
Sarasota
ADN
704191
N
Meridian West Central College
Sarasota
BSN
705161
N
Miami Dade College - School of Nursing - ADN
Miami
ADN
70484
Y
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College
Miami Gardens
PN
70254
Y
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs
BSN
705108
Y
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs
BSN
705119
Y
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs
ADN
70713
Y
Mount Zion School of Health, Inc.
Greenacres
PN
701233
N
Myrielle College of Nursing
Palm Springs
PN
701180
N
Myrielle College of Nursing
Palm Springs
ADN
704187
N
Naples Nursing Academy, LLC
Naples
PN
701147
Y
New Professionas Technical Institute
Miami
ADN
704179
Y
North Florida College
Madison
PN
70189
Y
North Florida College
Madison
ADN
70416
Y
North Florida Technical College
Starke
PN
70107
Y
North Palm College of Nursing
Altamonte Springs
ADN
704241
N
Northwest Florida State College - ADN
Niceville
ADN
70450
Y
Nova Southeastern University
Miami
BSN
705107
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Nova Southeastern University - BSN
Fort Lauderdale
BSN
70578
Y
Nova Southeastern University - BSN
Fort Myers
BSN
70596
Y
NRI Institute of Health Sciences
Royal Palm Beach
ADN
704188
N
Nursing Bridges Institute
Pensacola
PN
701148
N
Nursing Bridges Institute
Pensacola
ADN
704150
Y
Nursing Network Christian School
Lauderhill
ADN
704207
N
Okaloosa Technical College
Ft. Walton Beach
PN
70105
Y
Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus
Orlando
PN
70187
Y
Osceola Technical College
Kissimmee
PN
70136
Y
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Orlando
BSN
705175
N
Palm Beach Atlantic University - BSN
West Palm Beach
BSN
70530
Y
Palm Beach Career College
Fort Pierce
PN
701186
N
Palm Beach Career College
Fort Pierce
ADN
704200
N
Palm Beach Career College
Fort Pierce
BSN
705169
N
Palm Beach International College
West Palm Beach
PN
701170
Y
Palm Beach International College
West Palm Beach
ADN
704173
Y
Palm Beach International College
West Palm Beach
BSN
705153
N
Palm Beach State College - ADN
Lake Worth
ADN
70486
Y
Palm Beach State College - ADN
Belle Glade
ADN
70492
Y
Palm Beach State College - LPN
Lake Worth
PN
70150
Y
Palmetto Medical Institute
Palmetto Bay
PN
701200
N
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey
PN
70164
Y
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey
ADN
70464
Y
Pensacola Christian College - BSN
Pensacola
BSN
70568
Y
Pensacola State College
Pensacola
PN
70157
Y
Pensacola State College
Pensacola
ADN
70487
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater
Clearwater
PN
70194
Y
Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
PN
70151
Y
Polk State College - ADN
Winter Haven
ADN
70476
Y
Premiere International College
Fort Myers
PN
70129
N
Premiere International College
Fort Myers
BSN
70516
N
Premiere International College
Fort Myers
ADN
70751
Y
Primecare International College
Miami
PN
701217
N
Primecare International College
Miami
ADN
704224
N
Quest Nursing Education Center
Tampa
ADN
704213
N
Quest Nursing Education Center
Tampa
BSN
705176
N
Radford M. Locklin Technical College
Milton
PN
70236
Y
Rasmussen University - ADN - Ft Myers
Fort Myers
ADN
70436
Y
Rasmussen University - ADN - Ocala
Ocala
ADN
70495
Y
Rasmussen University - ADN - Odessa
Odessa
ADN
70491
Y
Rasmussen University - ADN - Tampa/Brandon
Brandon
ADN
70494
Y
Rasmussen University - BSN - Fort Myers
Fort Myers
BSN
705118
Y
Rasmussen University - BSN - Ocala
Ocala
BSN
705122
Y
Rasmussen University - BSN - Odessa
Odessa
BSN
705111
Y
Rasmussen University - PN - Tampa/Brandon
Brandon
PN
70232
Y
Renaissance Career Institute
North Miami Beach
ADN
704201
N
Renaissance Health Institute
West Palm Beach
PN
701139
Y
Renaissance Health Institute
West Palm Beach
ADN
704142
Y
Riveroak Technical College
Live Oak
PN
70173
Y
Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College
Miami
PN
70248
Y
Rophem School of Nursing
Saint Petersburg
PN
701176
N
Saber College
Miami
ADN
704168
N
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo
BSN
705166
N
Santa Fe College
Gainesville
PN
701103
Y
Santa Fe College
Gainesville
ADN
70471
Y
Seed-Time Academy and School for Higher Learning
Lauderhill
PN
701153
N
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs
ADN
70462
Y
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood
PN
70205
Y
Sheridan Technical High School
Hollywood
PN
701132
Y
Smtl School of Faith & Nursing, LLC
Ocoee
PN
701110
Y
Smtl School of Faith & Nursing, LLC
Ocoee
ADN
704234
N
South Dade Technical College
Homestead
PN
701106
Y
South Florida College of Nursing
Doral
ADN
704128
Y
South Florida College of Nursing
Doral
ADN
704247
N
South Florida Health Care Institute, LLC
Boca Raton
PN
701234
N
South Florida State College
Avon Park
PN
70168
Y
South Florida State College
Avon Park
ADN
70400
Y
South University
Royal Palm Beach
BSN
70570
Y
South University
Orlando
BSN
705157
N
South University - Tampa - BSN
Tampa
BSN
70504
Y
Southeastern College
West Palm Beach
ADN
704149
Y
Southeastern College - Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes
PN
70269
Y
Southeastern College - Miami Lakes
Miami Lakes
ADN
70413
Y
Southeastern College - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
PN
70134
Y
Sovereign School of Nursing
North Miami
PN
701133
Y
Sovereign School of Nursing
North Miami
ADN
704132
Y
St. Johns River State College
Palatka
PN
701129
Y
St. Johns River State College
Palatka
ADN
70425
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
St. Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg
ADN
70489
Y
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens
BSN
705112
Y
Starlen College of Nursing
Lauderhill
ADN
704226
N
Starlen College of Nursing
Lauderhill
BSN
705181
N
State College of Florida
Bradenton
ADN
70480
Y
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota
PN
70193
Y
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota
PN
701127
Y
Sunlight Healthcare Academy
Longwood
PN
701154
N
Sunlight Healthcare Academy
Longwood
ADN
704160
N
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee
ADN
70468
Y
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee
ADN
704163
Y
Tampa Medical College
Tampa
PN
70139
N
Tampa Medical College
Tampa
ADN
704219
N
Tampa Medical College
Tampa
BSN
705149
N
Tampa Medical College
Tampa
ADN
70733
Y
Taylor College
Belleview
PN
70114
Y
Taylor College
Belleview
ADN
70427
Y
Tequesta Health College, Inc.
Weston
ADN
704171
N
The College of The Florida Keys
Key West
ADN
70474
Y
Tom P. Haney Technical College
Panama City
PN
70191
Y
Traviss Technical College
Lakeland
PN
70195
Y
Treasure Coast Technical College
Vero Beach
PN
70282
Y
Universal Training Center
Wilton Manors
PN
701158
N
University of Central Florida - BSN
Orlando
BSN
70567
Y
University of Florida - BSN
Gainesville
BSN
70585
Y
University of Miami - BSN
Coral Gables
BSN
70591
Y
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
University of North Florida - BSN
Jacksonville
BSN
70594
Y
University of South Florida, College of Nursing
Tampa
BSN
70565
Y
University of Tampa
Tampa
BSN
70510
Y
University of West Florida
Pensacola
BSN
70505
Y
Utica College
Saint Petersburg
BSN
705162
N
Utica University
Saint Petersburg
BSN
705103
Y
Utica University
Miramar
BSN
705126
Y
Utica University
Miramar
BSN
705182
Y
Utica University
Saint Petersburg
BSN
705191
N
Valencia College - ADN
Orlando
ADN
70467
Y
Veritas Nursing Academy
Tampa
PN
701135
N
Webber International University
Babson Park
BSN
705183
N
West Coast University
Doral
ADN
704164
Y
West Coast University
Doral
BSN
70518
Y
West Palm Beach School of Nursing
West Palm Beach
PN
701184
N
West Palm Beach School of Nursing
West Palm Beach
ADN
704198
N
Western Governors University
Daytona Beach
BSN
705101
Y
William H Turner Technical Arts High School
Miami
PN
701107
Y
Withlacoochee Technical College
Inverness
PN
70167
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Abundant Life Nursing School
Mount Dora
PN
701165
N
Aceso Institute of Health Professions
Longwood
PN
701218
N
Advance Science International College
Miami Lakes
BSN
705165
N
Allied Technical Institute of Florida
Miami
ADN
704239
N
American College of Health & Sciences, LLC
Margate
ADN
704115
Y
American Medical Academy
Miami
BSN
705163
N
American Technical Institute
Jacksonville
PN
701224
N
American Technical Institute
Jacksonville
ADN
704250
N
Annshellay Health Spa and Fitness Institute
Orlando
PN
701124
Y
Annshellay Health Spa and Fitness Institute
Orlando
ADN
704123
N
Asa College
Hialeah
ADN
704232
N
Azure College, Inc
Fort Lauderdale
BSN
70526
Y
Azure College, Inc
Miami Gardens
BSN
70528
N
Azure College, Inc
Miami Gardens
ADN
70772
Y
Bethesda College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach
ADN
70716
Y
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach
PN
701228
N
Bethune-Cookman University - BSN
Daytona Beach
BSN
70569
Y
Broward County Blanche Ely High School - LPN
Coconut Creek
PN
70210
N
Center for Professional Training & Development
Orlando
PN
701192
N
Center for Professional Training & Development
Orlando
ADN
704205
N
Center for Professional Training & Development
Fort Pierce
PN
701162
N
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach
PN
70185
Y
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Daytona State College - ADN
Daytona Beach
ADN
70483
Y
De-Empire Academy for Healthcare Education
West Palm Beach
PN
701172
N
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne
ADN
70470
Y
Edouard Health Institute and Training Center, Inc
North Lauderdale
PN
701702
N
Edouard Health Institute and Training Center, Inc
North Lauderdale
ADN
704235
N
Educare Envision College of Nursing
Melbourne
ADN
704169
Y
Emanon Institute
Oakland Park
ADN
704208
N
Essential School of Nursing, Inc.
Miami Gardens
PN
701151
Y
Essential School of Nursing, Inc.
Miami Gardens
ADN
704155
Y
First Coast Technical College
St. Augustine
PN
70182
Y
Florida National University
Hialeah
ADN
704256
N
Florida National University
Hialeah
BSN
705198
N
Florida National University - Training Center
Hialeah
ADN
704134
Y
Florida National University, Inc.
Miami
BSN
705114
Y
Gwinnett Institute
Orlando
PN
70124
Y
Hearts Associates Institute
Boynton Beach
PN
701188
N
Hearts Associates Institute
Boynton Beach
ADN
704202
N
Hebron International College, Inc.
Kissimmee
PN
701131
N
Hebron International College, Inc.
Kissimmee
ADN
704131
N
Hebron International College, Inc.
Kissimmee
BSN
705124
N
Hebron Technical Institute
Miami Gardens
PN
70198
Y
Hebron Technical Institute
Miami Gardens
BSN
705106
N
Hosanna College of Health, Inc.
Miramar
PN
70263
N
Huntington International College
Plantation
PN
701179
N
Huntington International College
Plantation
ADN
704186
N
Huntington International College
Plantation
BSN
705158
N
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Indiana State University
Terre Haute
BSN
48574
N
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Orlando
ADN
704255
N
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Orlando
BSN
705197
N
International College of Health Sciences
Boynton Beach
ADN
704236
Y
Lincoln Memorial University
Tampa
ADN
704126
Y
Lincoln Memorial University
Tampa
BSN
705121
Y
Marlene Training Center
Oakland Park
PN
701166
N
Mcfatter Technical College
Davie
PN
70202
Y
Medical Institute of Palm Beach, Inc.
Greenacres
PN
701168
Y
Medworld Academy
West Palm Beach
PN
701182
Y
Medworld University
West Palm Beach
ADN
704193
Y
Miami Dade College, Benjamin Leon School of Nursing
Miami
PN
701230
N
Miami Health & Science Institute
Sunrise
ADN
704178
Y
North Broward Technical Center, Inc.
Deerfield Beach
PN
70220
Y
Nurclex Healthcare Institute
Plantation
PN
701202
N
Nurclex Healthcare Institute
Plantation
ADN
704218
N
Nuru Health Institute
Tamarac
ADN
704190
N
Piberry Institute Inc.
Homestead
PN
701114
Y
Piberry Institute Inc.
Homestead
ADN
704165
N
Pioneer Academy of Nursing
Pembroke Park
PN
701183
N
Pioneer Academy of Nursing
Pembroke Park
ADN
704196
N
Progressive College of Florida
Port Saint Lucie
ADN
704159
N
Progressive College of Florida
Port Saint Lucie
BSN
705145
N
Renaissance Career Institute
North Miami Beach
PN
701187
N
Ridge Technical College
Winter Haven
PN
70108
Y
Riggs College of Allied Health
Longwood
PN
701169
N
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School/Program
City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Riggs College of Allied Health
Longwood
ADN
704177
Y
Ruby’s Academy for Health Occupations
Lauderhill
PN
70253
Y
Sharron Nursing Academy
Jacksonville
PN
701231
N
Sharron Nursing Academy
Jacksonville
ADN
704249
N
Socrates International College
Oakland Park
PN
701190
N
Socrates International College
Oakland Park
ADN
704204
N
South College
Orlando
PN
701216
N
South College
Orlando
ADN
704251
N
South College
Orlando
BSN
705184
N
South Florida Nursing College
Pembroke Pines
PN
701225
N
South Florida Nursing College
Pembroke Pines
ADN
704245
N
South Florida Nursing College
Pembroke Pines
BSN
705194
N
Southeastern University
Lakeland
BSN
70536
Y
Southeastern University (SEU)
Lakeland
ADN
704259
N
Southern Technical College
Fort Myers
ADN
70714
Y
Suncoast College of Health
Bradenton
PN
701126
Y
Suncoast College of Health
Bradenton
ADN
704129
Y
Sunrise School of Nursing
Plantation
PN
701164
N
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City
Program Level
NCLEX Code
2022 NCLEX Test Taker
Sunrise School of Nursing
Plantation
ADN
704175
Y
The Institute of Healthcare Sciences
Tampa
PN
701189
N
The Institute of Healthcare Sciences
Tampa
ADN
704203
N
Touze Health Institute
Hollywood
PN
701212
N
Trinity Global College
Orlando
PN
701220
N
Trinity Global College
Orlando
ADN
704258
N
Trinity Health Academy
Lauderhill
PN
701210
N
Trinity Health Academy
Lauderhill
ADN
704223
N
Trinity School of Nursing
Plantation
PN
70276
Y
Trinity School of Nursing
Plantation
ADN
704206
N
Truth Health Academy
Sunrise
PN
701203
N
Verve College
Fort Lauderdale
PN
702295
N
Verve College
Fort Lauderdale
ADN
704209
N
Victory College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale
PN
701167
N
Victory College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale
ADN
704170
Y
Victory College of Nursing
Fort Lauderdale
BSN
705151
N
Vocational Training Institute
Lake Worth
PN
701207
N
Vocational Training Institute
Lake Worth
ADN
704230
N
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