Florida Center for Nursing

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

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The Florida Center for Nursing has published its August newsletter, covering new Florida workforce projections, the Nurs...
08/01/2025

The Florida Center for Nursing has published its August newsletter, covering new Florida workforce projections, the Nursing Education Program Survey, and the Q2 NCLEX report.

Visit flcntr.org/signup to receive this month's issue and future FCN communications.

Register now for the Florida Center for Nursing August webinar Strategies for Student Success. This webinar will take pl...
07/31/2025

Register now for the Florida Center for Nursing August webinar Strategies for Student Success. This webinar will take place August 21 at 11am, offering CE at no cost to participants sponsored by the FCN. flcntr.org/strengthen-nursing-workforce

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Examine the rationale for an innovative approach to NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates success.
2. Describe the development and implementation of a Student Success Team (SST) to improve NCLEX pass rates and optimize academic performance.
3. Discuss outcomes and ongoing evaluations of student success initiatives.
4. Explain a competitive gaming approach to strengthen NCLEX readiness and critical thinking in prelicensure nursing students.

Presenters:

- Jacqueline Marshall, PhD, MSN-Ed, MPH, RN, CNE, ACUE, Associate Professor, Director of Assessment, Evaluation, & Student Success, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University

- Michelle Broadbent, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program, Clinical Assistant Professor, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University

- Karen Aul, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Associate Professor, USF College of Nursing

- Jacquelyn Tasso, MS, RN, Nursing Student Success Facilitator, USF College of Nursing

- Linda Otero, PhD, MSN/ED RN, Nursing Student Success Facilitator, USF College of Nursing

Visit flcntr.org/strengthen-nursing-workforce to register.

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.

Nurses who complete this NCPD activity and claim credit can be awarded up to 1.00 ANCC contact hour.

The Florida Center for Nursing August newsletter is coming soon. Visit flcntr.org/signup to stay up to date on everythin...
07/30/2025

The Florida Center for Nursing August newsletter is coming soon. Visit flcntr.org/signup to stay up to date on everything happening at the FCN.

The Florida Center for Nursing has published the 2025 Quarterly NCLEX Report for the second quarter of the year, April t...
07/29/2025

The Florida Center for Nursing has published the 2025 Quarterly NCLEX Report for the second quarter of the year, April through June. flcntr.org/2025Q2NCLEX

Key Takeaways:

- Florida's 2025 Quarter 2 first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate was 83%, below the national average of 89.1%.
- Florida's 2025 Quarter 2 first-time NCLEX-PN pass rate was 75.9%, below the national average of 86.5%.
- Florida’s second-quarter pass rates for 2025 were not only below the national average but also showed a decline compared to the same period in 2024.

These data represent first-attempt NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN pass rates received from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN via the Florida Board of Nursing. NCLEX data are evaluated by calendar year and not academic year.

To access the full report, visit flcntr.org/2025Q2NCLEX.

In September, the Florida Center for Nursing will begin the data collection process for the FCN Nursing Education Progra...
07/28/2025

In September, the Florida Center for Nursing will begin the data collection process for the FCN Nursing Education Program Survey, gathering information from Florida's nursing programs AY 2024-2025.

Florida nursing programs are REQUIRED to complete this survey by Monday, October 7 to avoid a $1000 fine.

Questions regarding the survey or the submission process may be directed to Dr. Rayna Letourneau, Executive Director of the Florida Center for Nursing at NurseEduSurvey_at_flcenterfornursing_dot_org.

Florida CRNAs - Share your experience!The Florida Center for Nursing is seeking Florida CRNAs for a new FCN research stu...
07/26/2025

Florida CRNAs - Share your experience!

The Florida Center for Nursing is seeking Florida CRNAs for a new FCN research study: Perspectives Among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Practicing in the State of Florida. USF IRB: STUDY007754

flcntr.org/CRNAstudy

This study explores the experiences of Florida CRNAs. Participants will attend a virtual meeting lasting no more than two hours. Click here to participate: flcntr.org/CRNAstudy

07/25/2025

Did you know?

Florida's nursing education programs have shown growth over time.

Florida Center for Nursing data shows that practical nursing (PN) programs in the state have grown from 79 programs in AY 2006-2007 to 193 programs in AY 2023-2024. Florida registered nursing (RN) programs increased from 71 programs to 317 over the same period.

Visit flcntr.org/research for more.

 

New webinar: Strategies for Student Success, the next webinar in the Florida Center for Nursing series Strategies to Str...
07/24/2025

New webinar: Strategies for Student Success, the next webinar in the Florida Center for Nursing series Strategies to Strengthen Florida's Nursing Workforce, will take place August 21 at 11am, offering CE at no cost to participants sponsored by the FCN. flcntr.org/student-success-strategies

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Examine the rationale for an innovative approach to NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates success.
2. Describe the development and implementation of a Student Success Team (SST) to improve NCLEX pass rates and optimize academic performance.
3. Discuss outcomes and ongoing evaluations of student success initiatives.
4. Explain a competitive gaming approach to strengthen NCLEX readiness and critical thinking in prelicensure nursing students.

Presenters:

- Jacqueline Marshall, PhD, MSN-Ed, MPH, RN, CNE, ACUE, Associate Professor, Director of Assessment, Evaluation, & Student Success, FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

- Michelle Broadbent, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Program, Clinical Assistant Professor, FAU Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

- Karen Aul, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, Associate Professor, USF College of Nursing

- Jacquelyn Tasso, MS, RN, Nursing Student Success Facilitator, USF College of Nursing

- Linda Otero, PhD, MSN/Ed, RN, Nursing Student Success Facilitator, USF College of Nursing

Visit flcntr.org/student-success-strategies to register.

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.

Nurses who complete this NCPD activity and claim credit can be awarded up to 1.00 ANCC contact hour.

New Frontline Nursing episode! This week, Danni Viera, BSN, RN, CWCN, discusses the challenges she encountered during he...
07/23/2025

New Frontline Nursing episode! This week, Danni Viera, BSN, RN, CWCN, discusses the challenges she encountered during her transition from expert clinician to nursing faculty.

Available wherever you get your podcasts or click here: flcntr.org/FLN-Viera

Did you know?The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the USF College of Nursing.FCN's mission is stat...
07/22/2025

Did you know?

The Florida Center for Nursing is proudly headquartered at the USF College of Nursing.

FCN's mission is statewide, but it wouldn't be possible without support from USF Health-University of South Florida and the USF College of Nursing. It is one of the many collaborations that FCN depends on to serve the nursing workforce of Florida.

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