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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 will represent the state at the The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Ann...
06/12/2026

The Florida Center for Nursing will represent the state at the The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Annual Conference, June 22-24 in Minneapolis, MN. 🗓️

FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, will lead the event as National Forum President, in addition to offering two poster presentations and participating on a panel of state nursing workforce leaders. FCN staff will also attend and participate, offering data-focused presentations and more.

Visit nursingworkforcecenters.org/annual-conference to learn more and register.

Hope to see you there!

06/10/2026

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Florida has a nursing faculty shortage ➡️ one of the key challenges to expanding student enrollment).

Average full-time faculty vacancy rates:
*️⃣ 6.7% in PN programs
*️⃣ 8.3% in RN programs offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
*️⃣ 12.8% in RN programs offering an associate degree (ADN)*
*According to FCN's The State of Nursing Education in Florida: 2026 Report

The Florida Center for Nursing is a data-driven organization, gathering information to support Florida's future nursing workforce and drive policy. Find this and other FCN research at flcntr.org/research.

06/08/2026

Sponsor spotlight: The Florida Center for Nursing (FCN)

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

Visit flcntr.org to explore FCN’s research, programs, and initiatives, and sign up for the newsletter get first-look access on the latest.

We're grateful for the Florida Center for Nursing's sponsorship of the FNA Early Career Conference!

🔢 First quarter NCLEX results 🔢The Florida Center for Nursing has published the latest data for NCLEX pass rates in the ...
06/08/2026

🔢 First quarter NCLEX results 🔢

The Florida Center for Nursing has published the latest data for NCLEX pass rates in the first quarter of 2026 (January-March). flcntr.org/2026Q1NCLEX

Key Takeaway:
Florida NCLEX test takers with invalid or special program codes had notably low pass rates. This category shows consistently poor performance and warrants close monitoring in the future.
🗒️ Florida NCLEX test takers with these codes: 47.2%
🗒️ National pass rate for test takers with these codes: 46.8%.

Visit flcntr.org/2026Q1NCLEX to view the full report.

🩺 Florida nurses—we need your voice!The 2026 National Nursing Workforce Survey is mailed to nurses across Florida(March,...
06/06/2026

🩺 Florida nurses—we need your voice!

The 2026 National Nursing Workforce Survey is mailed to nurses across Florida
(March, *June*, and September).

If you receive one, please complete it! Your input helps shape:
✔️ Workforce planning
✔️ Education and training
✔️ Policies that support nurses

It takes a few minutes, and makes a lasting impact.
🔗 Learn more: ncsbn.org/workforce

Thank you for helping strengthen the future of nursing in Florida 💙

📢 New continuing education opportunity for nurses! 📢Sigma Nursing, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, is offering ...
06/05/2026

📢 New continuing education opportunity for nurses! 📢

Sigma Nursing, in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, is offering a chance for nurses to strengthen their disaster readiness.

"Disaster to Recovery: Prioritizing Nurse Wellbeing" is a free course offering 9.5 NCPD contact hours at no cost to participants—covering preparedness, response, and recovery with a focus on nurse wellbeing.

Visit sigmanursing.org/disaster-to-recovery to access the course.

The Florida Nurses Association's Early Career Nurse Conference will take place Saturday, June 6, in Gainesville, FL. The...
06/04/2026

The Florida Nurses Association's Early Career Nurse Conference will take place Saturday, June 6, in Gainesville, FL. The conference focuses on strategies to help early career nurses thrive in their first years.
Learn more: floridanurse.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2041529&group

Connect with us at the Florida Center for Nursing table. See you there! 👋

🎧 New episode of Frontline Nursing!This week's episode features Cathleen Paton, nursing faculty at Indian River State Co...
06/03/2026

🎧 New episode of Frontline Nursing!

This week's episode features Cathleen Paton, nursing faculty at Indian River State College, discussing preparing future nurses, her decision to earn a DNP, and the value of communication.

Available wherever you listen to podcasts or visit flcntr.org/FLN-Paton.

The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Annual Conference is coming soon! June 21-24 in Minneapolis, MN, r...
06/02/2026

The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers Annual Conference is coming soon!

June 21-24 in Minneapolis, MN, representatives from state nursing workforce centers like the Florida Center for Nursing will gather for the "Illuminating the Future: Solutions for Tomorrow's Nursing Workforce" conference.

The Florida Center for Nursing will offer five different presentations at the conference. FCN is a sponsor of the conference, as well.

To learn more and register, visit nursingworkforcecenters.org/annual-conference/

See you there! 👋

📰 FCN newsletter published! 📰The Florida Center for Nursing has published its June newsletter, with the National Nursing...
06/01/2026

📰 FCN newsletter published! 📰

The Florida Center for Nursing has published its June newsletter, with the National Nursing Workforce survey, FCN's new initiative highlighting the many possibilities of nursing, and more.

Visit flcntr.org/signup to receive future FCN communications.

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