Nursing Schools in Florida - FL
Your directory for Florida Nursing School Programs
- Find Pre-Licensure/Nursing ASN Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
- Find Pre-Licensure/Nursing BSN Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
- Find Featured Post-Licensure Nursing Programs in Florida
- Find RN to BSN Programs in Florida (CCNE and/or Florida State Board of Nursing Accredited)
- Find Master's in Nursing Degree Programs in Florida
- Find Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Programs in Florida
- Find 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.
Our nursing schools are dedicated to finding ways to alleviate the impact of the nursing shortage in Florida. One way we 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.
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 free info from these nursing schools to find out more.
The University of Phoenix School of Nursing has campuses all over the state of Florida, including a Tampa nursing school and an Orlando nursing school.
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.
Featured Online Nursing Schools in Florida
In a hurry? Click here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Their online programs are designed to enhance and develop the professional knowledge and skill sets of working registered nurses in Florida. Request free information from University of Phoenix to learn more about their programs.
Walden University School of Nursing
Florida graduates of the Walden's M.S. degree program in Nursing can expect to have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in their profession. As a result they will be able to make positive contributions in their communities and throughout the world. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.
Kaplan University School of Nursing
Kaplan University's degree program offers an accredited, online R.N.-to-B.S.N. degree completion program as well as two different Masters in nursing programs. A defining feature of these curriculums is the increased focus on leadership. Request free information from the Kaplan University School of Nursing.
- RN to BSN
- MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
- MS in Nursing - Nurse Educator
- Nursing Certificates (Forensic Nurse, Legal Nurse, etc)
Featured Campus Based Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services
University of Phoenix offers programs at 14 different campuses in Florida. The curriculums are designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses as well as prepare them for advanced positions in health care. Request free information from University of Phoenix today.
Featured Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Keiser University | Associate's of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Keiser University is our featured university and offers an associate of Science in Nursing to students that would like to become registered nurses. The programs offered at Keiser University are approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing, which means you can feel confident in the education and career preparation you will be receiving. This program prepares students for the NCLEX exam. Keiser University is accepting applications now, so request information by clicking on a campus near you today!
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Other Florida State Board of Nursing Approved ADN Programs
Brevard Community College - Palm Bay Campus (ADN) 250 Community College Parkway Palm Bay 32909- (321) 632-1111 |
Brevard Community College (ADN) 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa 32922 |
Broward Community College (ADN) Central Campus 3501 Southwest Davie Road Davie 33314 |
Broward Community College (ADN) North Campus 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd, Bldg 41 Coconut Creek 33066 |
Broward Community College (ADN) South Campus 7200 Hollywood Blvd Pembrooke 33024 (305) 963-8850 |
Central Florida Community College (ADN) 3001 SW College Road |
Central Florida Community College (ADN) - Citrus County Campus 3800 South Lecanto Hwy Lecanto 34461 (352) 746-6721 |
Chipola College (ADN) 3094 Indian Circle Marianna 32446 (850) 526-2761 |
City College (ADN) 2000 West Commercial Blvd Fort Lauderdale 33309 (954) 492-5353 |
Daytona Beach Community College - Flagler Palm 3000 Palm Coast Parkway Southeast Palm Coast 32137 (386) 246-4800 |
Daytona Beach Community College - South (ADN) 940 Tenth Street New Smyrna 32168 (386) 427-3472 |
Daytona Beach Community College - West (ADN) 1155 County Road 4139 DeLand 32724 (386) 785-2000 |
Daytona Beach Community College (ADN) 1200 West International Speedway Blvd Daytona Beach 32130-2811 (386) 255-8131 |
Edison Community College (ADN) Charlotte Center 26300 Airport Road Punta Gorda 33950 (941) 637-5629 |
Edison Community College (ADN) Collier Center 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway Naples 34113 (239) 732-3737 |
Edison Community College (ADN) Lee Center 8099 College Parkway S.W. Fort Myers 33919-3566 (239) 489-9239 |
Florida Community College at Jacksonville (ADN) 4501 Capper Road Jacksonville 32218-4499 (904) 766-6582 |
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (ADN) 671 Winyah Drive Orlando 32803 (407) 303-9798 |
Florida Keys Community College - Middle Keys (ADN) Marathon HS, 900 Sombrero Beach Rd Marathon 33050 (305) 296-9081 |
Florida Keys Community College - Upper Keys (ADN) Coral Shores HS, 89951 US Hwy 1 Tavernier 33070 (305) 296-9081 |
Florida Keys Community College (ADN) 5901 West College Road Key West 33040 (305) 296-9081 |
Florida Metropolitan University 3924 Coconut Palm Drive Tampa 33619 (813) 621-0041 |
Galen Health Institute of Tampa Bay, Inc. (ADN) 9549 Koger Blvd, Suite 100 St. Petersburg 33702 (727) 577-1497 |
Gulf Coast Community College (ADN) 5230 West Highway 98 Panama City 32401-1058 (850) 913-3317 |
Herzing College (A.D.N.) 1595 S. Semoran Blvd, Winter Park 32792 (407) 478-0500 |
Hillsborough Community College - Plant City (ADN) 1206 N Park Road Plant City 33563 (813) 757-2103 |
Hillsborough Community College - Tampa (ADN) 4001 Tampa Bay Blvd. Tampa 33614 (813) 253-7268 |
Indian River Community College (ADN) 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce 34981 (772) 462-4778 |
Keiser University- Fort Lauderdale (ADN) 1500 NW 49th Street Fort Lauderdale 33309 (954) 776-4456 |
Keiser University- Jacksonville 6700 Southpoint Pkwy Ste Jacksonville 32216 (904) 296-3440 |
Keiser University - Kendall (ADN) 8505 Mills Drive Miami 33183 (305) 596-2226 |
Keiser University - Lakeland (ADN) 3515 Aviation Drive Lakeland 33811 (863) 701-778 |
Keiser University – Melbourne (ADN) 900 South Babcock Street Melbourne 32901 (321) 255-2255 |
Keiser University – Sarasota (ADN) 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota 34240 (941) 907-3900 |
Keiser University - Tallahassee (ADN) 1700 Halstead Blvd Tallahassee 32309 (850) 906-9494 |
Keiser University - West Palm Beach (ADN) 2085 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach 33411 (561) 471-6000 |
Lake City Community College (ADN) 149 SE College Place Lake City 32025 (386) 752-1822 |
Lake-Sumter Community College - South Lake 1250 North Hancock Road Clermont 34711 (352) 536-2121 |
Lake-Sumter Community College (ADN) 9501 U.S. Highway 441 Leesburg 34788-8751 (352) 365-3540 |
Manatee Community College (ADN) 8000 Tamiami Trail Venice 34293 (941) 408-1300 |
Manatee Community College (ADN) 5840 26th Street West Bradenton 34207 (941) 752-5000 |
Miami-Dade College - Homestead (ADN) 500 College Terrace Homestead 33030 (305) 237-5000 |
Miami-Dade College (ADN) 950 N.W. 20th Street Miami 33127-3636 (305) 237-4101 |
North Florida Community College (ADN) 325 NW Turner Davis Drive Madison 32340 (850) 973-2288 |
Okaloosa-Walton College (ADN) 100 College Blvd Niceville 32578-1295 (850) 729-6922 |
Palm Beach Community College (ADN) 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth 33461-4796 (561) 439-8092 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) East Campus 36727 Blanton Road Dade City 33523 (352) 567-6701 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) North Campus 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Brooksville 34601-2098 (352) 796-6726 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College (ADN) West Campus 10230 Ridge Road New Port Richey 34654-5199 (727) 816-3280 |
Pensacola Junior College (ADN) 5555 West Highway 98 Pensacola 32507 (850) 484-2254 |
Polk Community College (ADN) 999 Avenue "H"N.E. Winter Haven 33881 (863) 297-1039 |
Santa Fe Community College (ADN) 3000 N.W. 83rd St. Gainesville 32606 (352) 395-5589 |
Seminole Community College (ADN) 100 Weldon Boulevard Sanford 32773-6199 (407) 328-2014 |
South Florida Community College (ADN) 600 West College Drive Avon Park 33825-9356 (863) 453-6661 |
St. John's River Community College - Orange 2001 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park 32073-5148 (386) 312-4176 |
St. John's River Community College (ADN) 5001 St. Johns Avenue Palatka 32177-3897 (904) 312-4176 |
St. Petersburg College (ADN) P.O. Box 13489 St. Petersburg 33733 (727) 341-3618 |
Tallahassee Community College (ADN) 4444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee 32308-2895 (850) 922-8155 |
Valencia Community College (ADN) 1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando 32811 (407) 299-5000 |
Webster College (A.D.N.) 2221 SW 19th Avenue Road Ocala 34474 (352) 629-1941 |
Featured Baccalaureatte Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
South University | BSN Pre-Nursing 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. This program will prepare students for the NCLEX exam. South University is accepting applications now, so request information today!
- Click Here to request information from the Tampa Campus.
- Click Here to request information from the West Palm Beach Campus.
Other Baccalaureatte Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the Florida State Board of Nursing
Barry University (BSN) 11300 N.E. 2nd Avenue Miami Shores 33161-6695 (305) 899-3800 |
Bethune-Cookman College (BSN) 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard Daytona Beach 32114-3099 (386) 481-2000 |
Florida A & M University (BSN) 103 Ware-Rhaney Bldg Tallahassee 32307 (850) 599-3017 |
Florida Atlantic University (BSN) 777 Glades Road Boca Raton 33431-0991 (561) 297-3887 |
Florida Gulf Coast University (BSN) 10501 FGCU Blvd South Fort Myers 33965-6565 (239) 590-7454 |
Florida Gulf Coast University (BSN) 10501 FGCU Blvd South Fort Myers 33965-6565 (239) 590-7454 |
Florida International University (BSN) University Park Campus, HLS @ Bldg, SW 8th Street 11200 Miami 33199 (305) 348-2000 |
Florida Southern College 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive Brandon 33801 (863) 680-3860 |
Florida State University (BSN) 102 Duxbury Hall Tallahassee 32306-4310 (850) 644-3299 |
Jacksonville University (BSN) 2800 University Boulevard North Jacksonville 32277-1250 (904) 256-7280 |
Nova Southeastern University (BSN) 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale 33328-2018 (954) 262-1962 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University (BSN) Box 24708 West Palm Beach 33416-4708 (561) 803-2000 |
Pensacola Christian College (BSN) 250 Brent Lane Pensacola 32503 (850) 478-8496 |
South University - Tampa (BSN) 4401 North Himes Avenue, Suite 175 Tampa 33615-7095 (813) 393-3800 |
South University (BSN) 1760 North Congress Avenue West Palm Beach 33409- (561) 697-9200 |
University of Central Florida (BSN) P.O. Box 162210 - HPA I, 220 Orlando 32816-2210 (407) 823-2744 |
University of Florida (BSN) P.O. Box 100197, JHMHC Gainesville 32610-0187 (352) 273-6001 |
University of Florida (BSN) 653-1 Weight Street Bldg 1 2 Floor Jacksonville 32209-5127 (904) 244-5127 |
University of Miami (BSN) 5801 Red Road Coral Gables 33143 (305) 284-3666 |
University of North Florida (BSN) 4567 St. John's Bluff Road South Jacksonville 32224-2673 (904) 620-2684 |
University of South Florida (BSN) 12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa 32612-4799 (813) 974-2191 |
University of Tampa (BSN) 401 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa 33606-1490 (813) 253-6223 |
University of West Florida (BSN) 11000 University Parkway Pensacola 32514 (850) 494-3802 |
