Nursing Schools in Florida - FL
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- Patient Care Technician Training in Florida
- CNA Training Programs in Florida
- LPN Programs in Florida
- Associate's Degree in Nursing Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
- BSN Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
- RN to BSN Programs in Florida (CCNE and/or Florida State Board of Nursing Accredited)
- RN to MSN Programs in Florida
- Master's in Nursing Degree Programs in Florida
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) Programs in Florida
- DNP Programs in Florida
- Featured Post-Licensure Nursing Programs in Florida
- Florida Nursing Career Outlook and Salary Information
If you’ve been researching or applying to nursing schools in Florida you most likely found that it is very competitive to get into the Florida nursing schools. In fact, last year more than 6,000 qualified applicants were denied entrance to Florida nursing schools. There’s a 1 year waiting list at Central Florida Community College for their nursing program. Though, nursing schools in Florida have expanded their classrooms and labs to accommodate more students they lack the nursing school faculty to teach the students.
These nursing schools are dedicated to finding ways to alleviate the impact of the nursing shortage in Florida. One way nursing organizations are helping is by adding more online and onsite nursing school programs focused on the state of Florida. The baby boomers will be retiring at a very high rate over the next ten years and as you know they flock to Florida increasing the need for well trained nurses. Nurses will also be retiring, 40% of registered nurses in Florida are over 51 years of age. This will create even more vacancies over the next ten years.
If you are looking for pre-licensure registered nursing programs as well as information about the state of the nursing shortage and the impact it is having on Registered Nurses in Florida, check out the article, How to Become a Nurse in Florida.
Online Nursing Schools in Florida
The University of Phoenix School of Nursing, Walden School of Nursing and Kaplan School of Nursing are CCNE accredited nursing schools in Florida offering online and campus nursing programs in Florida. If you’re a registered nurse looking for an RN to BSN nursing degree in Florida the University of Phoenix, Walden University or Kaplan University offer them online or at campuses throughout Florida with no waitlists and at a very reasonable cost per credit. Accelerated nursing programs are also available, request information from these nursing schools to learn more.
The University of Phoenix School of Nursing has campuses all over the state of Florida, including campuses in Tampa and Orlando.
Florida Nursing Job Outlook and Salaries
Florida hospitals experienced a small upswing in the number of vacant registered nurse positions and in turnover, according to the 2005 FHA Nurse Staffing Survey. The agency released its latest findings in a recently issued report: 109 Florida hospitals reported 2,824 open RN positions, reflecting a nursing shortage or vacancy rate of 8.5 percent, up from 8.2 percent one year earlier. Turnover rates climbed to an average 12.2 percent in 2005, from 10.8 percent in 2004.
The job outlook is obviously great for nurses in Florida and since the nursing shortage is anticipated to grow through 2020 the job security is fantastic. Hospitals and other health care agencies in Florida are offering amazing benefit packages, high wages and great sign-on bonuses.
If you are looking into a master’s program in nursing, consider what you could give back to your profession by earning your Master’s and becoming an instructor at one of the nursing schools in Florida. You’d be able to share your experiences with a new class of nurses and help them succeed in their career. Worth a mention is also the positive impact you’d have on decreasing the Florida nursing shortage.
Payscale.com found the median hourly pay for registered (RNs) in Florida is $23.78 or around $47,000 annually. At Munroe Regional Hospital nursing salaries start at $18.25 per hour and top off at $26.50 per hour, but nurses can increase that 35% by working nights and weekends.
(Sources: Florida Board of Nursing, Bureau of labor Statistics, Florida Center for Nursing)
Campus Schools:
Florida Career College
Programs: Nursing RN - AS , Patient Care Technician - DIP
Keiser University Campus
Programs: Nursing, BS (Online Only) , Nursing, AS , Medical Assisting, AS
Brown Mackie College
Programs: Assoicate of Science in Nursing , Associate of Science in Medical Assisting , Diploma in Medical Assistant
Southeastern College
Programs: AS in Nursing , AS in Medical Assisting , Diploma in Practical Nurse , more...
Fortis Institute
Programs: Bachelors of Science in Nursing , Associate Degree in Nursing , Medical Assisting - Associate , more...
Ultimate Medical Academy
Programs: Nursing , Patient Care Technician , Medical Assistant
MedVance Institute
Programs: Associate Degree in Nursing , Practical Nursing , Medical Assistant
Florida Technical College
Programs: Medical Assistant , Patient Care Technician , Medical Assistant Technician
Online Schools:
Capella University
The College Network
The University of Texas at Arlington
The University of Louisiana-Lafayette
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
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Barry University College of Health Sciences
The Anesthesiology program is available in locations throughout the state of Florida, including West Palm Beach, Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota, Gainesville, Ocala, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami-Dade County. Applications are accepted year-round.
Program Offered: MS - Nurse Anesthesia (CRNA)
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Barry University College of Health Sciences, Health Sciences Admissions, 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
Barry University College of Health Sciences - Division of Nursing
The BSN program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The MSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Barry University accepts applications year-round, click below to request information and program materials.
Program Offered: BSN, LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN/BSN-to-MSN, Part-Time MSN - (Tracks: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator), Accelerated RN to MSN, RN to MSN Bridge (RN with baccalaureate in another field to MSN), Post-Master's Certificate (Tracks: Acute Care NP, Family NP, Nursing Administration), PhD in Nursing
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Barry University College of Health Sciences, Health Sciences Admissions, 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies
The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The anesthesia program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs. The nurse-midwifery program is accredited by the American College of Nursing-Midwives.
Program Offered: BSN, Second Degree BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, MSN - (Tracks: Nurse Anesthesia, Nurse Midwifery, Acute Care NP, Adult NP, Family NP, Blended Role Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialist, Women's Health NP), PhD Nursing, Graduate Certificates: Education or Research
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University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, P.O. Box 248153, Coral Gables, FL 33124
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Brown Mackie College - Miami
The Brown Mackie College Associate's in Nursing program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
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City College
The City College Associate's of Science in Nursing programs offered at the Miami and Fort Lauderdale campuses are approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
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Concorde Career Institute - Nursing
Concorde offers an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a Practical Nursing program at their Jacksonville,FL campus. Learn more about these programs today.
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- Click Here to request information about the ADN program at the Orlando Campus
- Click Here to request information about the ADN program at the Tampa Campus
Fortis Institute - Pensacola
The Fortis Institute Associate's in Nursing program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
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Keiser Career College
The Keiser Career College Associate's in professional Nursing at Saint Petersburg is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
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Keiser University
The Keiser University Associate's in Nursing programs listed below are either approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing or accredited by the CCNE or NLNAC.
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- Click Here to request information from the Port St. Lucie Campus.
- Click Here to request information from the Melbourne Campus.
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Brevard Community College - Palm Bay Campus (ADN) |
Brevard Community College (ADN) |
Broward Community College (ADN) Central Campus 3501 Southwest Davie Road Davie 33314 |
Broward Community College (ADN) North Campus |
Broward Community College (ADN) South Campus |
Central Florida Community College (ADN) |
Central Florida Community College (ADN) - Citrus County Campus |
Chipola College (ADN) |
City College (ADN) 2000 West Commercial Blvd |
Daytona Beach Community College - Flagler Palm |
Daytona Beach Community College - South (ADN) |
Daytona Beach Community College - West (ADN) |
Daytona Beach Community College (ADN) |
Edison Community College (ADN) Charlotte Center |
Edison Community College (ADN) Collier Center |
Edison Community College (ADN) Lee Center |
Florida Community College at Jacksonville (ADN) |
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (ADN) |
Florida Keys Community College - Middle Keys (ADN) |
Florida Keys Community College - Upper Keys (ADN) |
Florida Keys Community College (ADN) |
Florida Metropolitan University 3924 Coconut Palm Drive Tampa 33619 |
Galen Health Institute of Tampa Bay, Inc. (ADN) |
Gulf Coast Community College (ADN) |
Herzing College (A.D.N.) |
Hillsborough Community College - Plant City (ADN) |
Hillsborough Community College - Tampa (ADN) |
Indian River Community College (ADN) |
Lake City Community College (ADN) |
Lake-Sumter Community College - South Lake |
Lake-Sumter Community College (ADN) |
Manatee Community College (ADN) |
Manatee Community College (ADN) |
Miami-Dade College - Homestead (ADN) |
Miami-Dade College (ADN) 950 N.W. 20th Street |
North Florida Community College (ADN) |
Okaloosa-Walton College (ADN) |
Palm Beach Community College (ADN) |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) East Campus |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) North Campus |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) West Campus 10230 Ridge Road |
Pensacola Junior College (ADN) |
Polk Community College (ADN) |
Santa Fe Community College (ADN) |
Seminole Community College (ADN) |
South Florida Community College (ADN) |
St. John's River Community College - Orange
Park (ADN) |
St. John's River Community College (ADN) |
St. Petersburg College (ADN) P.O. Box 13489 |
Tallahassee Community College (ADN) |
Valencia Community College (ADN) |
Webster College (A.D.N.) |
Baccalaureatte Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
South University | BSN Program
The programs offered at South University are approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing, which means you are getting the most current and respected BSN level education in the State of Florida. the BSN program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the University itself is accredited by the Commission on Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Graduates of this BSN program are eligible for the NCLEX exam. South University is accepting applications now, so contact them today!
Programs Offered: BSN
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Chamberlain College of Nursing
The BSN program offered by Chamberlain College of Nursing is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates of this BSN program are eligible for the the Florida licensure exam.
Programs Offered: BSN
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5200 Belfort Road, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Remington College of Nursing
The Remington College of Nursing Accelerated Bachelor's in Nursing progam is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
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Remington College of Nursing, 660 Century Point Suite 1050, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Barry University College of Health Sciences - Division of Nursing
The BSN program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Program Offered: BSN, LPN-to-BSN, RN-to-BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN/BSN-to-MSN, Part-Time MSN - (MSN Tracks: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Administrator, Nurse Educator), Accelerated RN to MSN, RN to MSN Bridge (RN with baccalaureate in another field to MSN),
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Barry University College of Health Sciences, Health Sciences Admissions, 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies
The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The BSN program is approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Program Offered: BSN, Second Degree BSN, Accelerated BSN, RN to BSN
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University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, P.O. Box 248153, Coral Gables, FL 33124
Barry University (BSN) |
Bethune-Cookman College (BSN) |
Florida A & M University (BSN) |
Florida Atlantic University (BSN) |
Florida Gulf Coast University (BSN) |
Florida Gulf Coast University (BSN) |
Florida International University (BSN) |
Florida Southern College |
Florida State University (BSN) |
Jacksonville University (BSN) |
Nova Southeastern University (BSN) |
Palm Beach Atlantic University (BSN) |
Pensacola Christian College (BSN) |
South University - Tampa (BSN) |
South University (BSN) |
University of Central Florida (BSN) |
University of Florida (BSN) |
University of Florida (BSN) |
University of Miami (BSN) 5801 Red Road |
University of North Florida (BSN) |
University of South Florida (BSN) |
University of Tampa (BSN) |
University of West Florida (BSN) |
