Nursing Schools in Florida
According to the Population Reference Bureau, with 17.6%, the state of Florida has the largest population in the U.S. of people over the age of 65. The number of people over the age of 65 is expected to increase in Florida by an additional 63% between 2000 and 2020. The massive increase of people over the age of 65 within the state has put tremendous pressure on an already ailing healthcare system. The population itself is also expected to grow an additional 22% between 2000 and 2020. There is a critical nursing shortage in Florida, as well as most other states within the U.S.
As population increases so does the need for emergency, long-term, preventive, and maintenance healthcare needs. The number of positions available to graduates increases as the need for more educated healthcare workers increases. Job security, higher wages, better working conditions and more employment choices are just a few of the benefits for those who pursue and achieve a nursing degree.
Compensation for working nurses in Florida is very competitive. The average mean hourly wage for a RN in Florida in 2009 was $29.94 and an LPN/LVN earned $19.19. Many people are struggling in times of economic misfortune, but there is, and always will be a need for medical personnel. People will unfortunately always get injured or suffer illnesses. Obtaining a degree in the medical field will insure financial security for a lifetime.
Major Cities in Florida: Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Saint Petersburg, Tallahassee, Tampa
Florida Nursing Resources: Florida Nurses Association, Florida State Nursing Board
Online Nursing Schools & Opportunities
The College network
In conjunction with colleges and universities across the country, TCN helps students enter into online nursing programs that can be completed entirely online.
| LPN/LVN to RN |  |
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| AS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN | |
| RN to MSN | |
| RN to MSN in Education | |
| Paramedic to RN | |
Indiana State University
ISU stands as one of the industry leaders in offering nursing degrees oonline. In as little as 12 months, students can complete the program and never having stepped into a classroom.
| LPN/LVN to BSN | |
| RN to BSN | |
Grand Canyon University
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Grand Canyon University offers a challenging education to in a Christian community.
| MSN Bridge in Nursing Education | |
| MSN in Nursing Leadership | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Kaplan University
Kaplan is accredited from the Higher Learning Commission, and offers online nursing programs. Kaplan also offers continuing education so that graduates can obtain certificates and diplomas in specialized fields of study.
| RN to MSN | |
| MS Nurse Educator | |
| MS Nurse Administrator | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
The University of Phoenix
As one of the very first universities to offer online nursing programs, the UoP has more than 10 years experience in helping students earn online education.
| MS in Informatics | |
| PhD in Nursing | |
| MS in Nursing | |
| RN to BSN Online | |
Capella University
Striving to deliver the best in online bachelor, master, and PhD education, Capella stands out among the pack of schools jumping on board to offer degrees online.
| MSN Nurse Educator Bridge | |
| PhD Nursing Education | |
| RN to BSN Degree Completion | |
