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Florida Center for Nursing

The definitive source for information, research, and strategies addressing the dynamic nurse workforce needs in Florida.

Proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing. We encourage interaction and discussion on this page. However, the Florida Center for Nursing reserves the right to remove any inappropriate content on this page at its sole discretion.

04/15/2026

We're hiring! 🤝

Are you ready to support strategic projects to help shape the future of nursing? The Florida Center for Nursing is seeking a project manager to join our team here at USF College of Nursing.

Apply now at flcntr.org/ProjectManager

The FCN Project Manager provides leadership in support of the Executive Director. This role will ensure structured planning and forward progress on priority initiatives.

Key Responsibilities include:
🗒️ Project planning and ex*****on
🧑‍💻 Communication and coordination
🗃️ Administrative support

Visit flcntr.org/ProjectManager to apply now!

04/14/2026

Florida Center for Nursing student assistants represented at the National Student Nurses' Association 2026 Convention in Houston, Texas, last week. The students connected with student nurses to raise awareness of FCN and FCN research.

🎓 The future of nursing is strong!

04/13/2026

Happy WOC Nurse Week! April 12-18 is set aside to honor wound, ostomy, and continence nurses. 🎉

According to the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society - WOCN, "WOC nurses respond to the acute and rehabilitative needs of people with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. They also provide direct care to people with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, pressure injuries, and/or continence disorders."

WOC nurses are registered nurses with a bachelor's degree or higher who have completed specialized education in WOC, either through an accredited WOC nursing education program or relevant experience.

Thank you, WOC nurses, for your important work! ❤️

04/12/2026

Happy Radiological and Imaging Nurses Day! Today we recognize the vital work radiology nurses do every day. 🩻

According to NurseJournal, "Radiology nurses specialize in radiation therapy and diagnostic imaging." This in-demand specialty requires an Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), registered nurse licensure, and 1-2 years of work experience. Many positions also require the certified radiology nurse (CRN) credential.

Thank you, radiology nurses, for all you do! ❤️

04/10/2026

Next month, the Florida Center for Nursing will present "Emergency Shelters in Florida and Mental Health in Disasters," a virtual symposium focused on emergency shelters and the critical role nurses play during disaster response on Thursday, May 28, at 11am ET.
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There is no cost for this event, and continuing education credits will be available, fully sponsored by the FCN.

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Identify major types of shelters in Florida
2. Describe shelter operations and nursing responsibilities
3. Recognize mental health needs and red flags during disasters
4. Apply trauma-informed strategies in shelter settings
5. Support workforce well-being during disaster response

Presenters:
- Shannon Shanks, DNP, APRN, NRP
- Sonia Shuhart, MSW, LCSW

Visit flcntr.org/emergency-shelters-reg to register now.

Relevant Financial Relationships

Prior to the activity, USF Health will disclose and mitigate all relevant financial relationships that relate to the content of the activity.

ANCC Accreditation Statement

USF Health is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

04/09/2026

⚠️ Florida needs more nursing faculty ⚠️
🎓 (so they can teach future nurses) 🎓
🧑‍⚕️ (so THEY can care for us/our kids) 🧑‍⚕️

The Florida Center for Nursing's "Florida’s Nursing Workforce Characteristics: An Analysis of Florida’s 2023–2024 Licensure Data," offers this and other research telling the story of the nursing workforce in each region and throughout Florida.

Visit flcntr.org/WorkforceCharacteristics to read the full report.

04/08/2026

🎧 New episode of Frontline Nursing! 🎧
flcntr.org/FLN-VanDerLike

This episode features Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC, Director of the Nursing Skills & Simulation Laboratory at the University of West Florida.

In this episode, Dr. Van Der Like talks about care beyond the bedside, the value of experience, and the importance of confidence.

Available wherever you listen to podcasts or click here: flcntr.org/FLN-VanDerLike

04/07/2026

We're hiring!

The Florida Center for Nursing is looking for an Outreach Manager to join the FCN staff. Are you a great communicator who enjoys community-building? 💪 Come join the FCN staff at the USF College of Nursing! flcntr.org/OutreachManager

The Outreach Manager serves as a key liaison between the FCN and its diverse communities of interest, planning, coordinating, and implementing outreach activities that promote FCN to audiences across Florida, the nation, and globally.

Key Responsibilities:
🫱 Plan and implement outreach activities
🤍 Cultivate community engagement
📈 Data collection and reporting
🤝 Collaboration and leadership

Visit flcntr.org/OutreachManager to apply now!

04/06/2026

📊 Research shows Florida's nursing workforce is more racially and ethnically diverse than national averages. 📊
flcntr.org/WorkforceCharacteristics

The Florida Center for Nursing's "Florida’s Nursing Workforce Characteristics: An Analysis of Florida’s 2023–2024 Licensure Data," offers this and other research telling the story of the nursing workforce in each region and throughout Florida.

Visit flcntr.org/WorkforceCharacteristics to read the full report.

04/05/2026

Happy Occupational Health Nursing Week! 🎉

According to the AAOHN - American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, "Occupational and environmental health nursing is the specialty practice that provides for and delivers health and safety programs and services to workers, worker populations, and community groups."

OHNs are registered nurses, many of whom have earned their MSN. Certification in occupational and environmental health nursing is highly recommended, though Florida does not require it.

Thank you, OHNs, for all you do!

04/03/2026

Is there something the Florida Center for Nursing can help you with? Connect with us via the FCN Outreach Request Form! flcntr.org/request

Do you need:
📚 printed FCN reports?
🗣️ speakers?
🪪 support for your next event? (sponsorships, exhibiting, etc.)

Just visit flcntr.org/request to fill out the form. Thank you for helping us support and celebrate Florida’s nursing community!

04/02/2026

📊 New research shows an aging nursing workforce across Florida
flcntr.org/WorkforceCharacteristics

Only 7.2% of Florida nurses are under age 30, raising concerns about long-term workforce sustainability as retirements increase. 🚨🚨🚨

The Florida Center for Nursing's latest report, "Florida’s Nursing Workforce Characteristics: An Analysis of Florida’s 2023–2024 Licensure Data," offers this and other research telling the story of the nursing workforce in each region and throughout Florida.

Visit flcntr.org/WorkforceCharacteristics to read the full report.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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