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Hello, and welcome to the August newsletter.
In this issue:
- Florida Workforce Projections 2022-2037
- Quarterly NCLEX Data
- NCLEX Now
- FCN Nursing Education Program Survey
- Upcoming Events
- Nursing History
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Florida Workforce Projections Coming Soon | |
The Florida Center for Nursing will publish Florida Workforce Projections 2022-2037 in the coming weeks.
The primary source of data for each health care profession is the licensure data that are collected at the time of renewal. These were provided to the FCN and GlobalData by each respective regulatory board for analysis.
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The FCN also collected additional information from nurses at the time of renewal through a workforce survey to capture more detailed information, such as demographics, workforce participation, and plans to leave the workforce.
Data Preview: For licensed practical nurses in Florida, research shows a marked decline in supply (–0.9% annually) versus increasing demand (2.3% annually). Projections are that this will lead to a severe statewide shortage, with adequacy falling from 85% in 2022 to 55% by 2037.
| 2025 Quarterly NCLEX Report | |
The Florida Center for Nursing has published the 2025 Quarterly NCLEX Report for the second quarter of the year, April through June 2025. flcntr.org/2025Q2NCLEX
These data represent first-attempt NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN pass rates received from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing via the Florida Board of Nursing. NCLEX data are evaluated by calendar year and not academic year.
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 first-quarter pass rates for 2025 were not only below the national average but also showed a decline compared to the same period in 2024.
To access the full report, visit flcntr.org/2025Q2NCLEX or click the button below.
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The Florida Center for Nursing has launched a campaign to encourage new nursing graduates to take the NCLEX soon after graduation.
In the years 2020-2024, FCN aggregated data show that Florida nursing students who took the NCLEX within one month of graduating were 115% more likely to pass than if they took it six months after graduating.
In 2024, Florida ranked last among states in NCLEX pass rates. As seen in the previous story, this year's data is continuing on the same trajectory. FCN's NCLEX Now campaign aims to enhance NCLEX performance among Florida's nursing students.
The FCN is offering NCLEX toolkits and supplies to assist nursing students preparing for the test. If you or someone you know would benefit from this support, click the button below or visit flcntr.org/nclex-now.
| | FCN Nursing Education Program Survey | | |
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.
This research helps to ensure nursing programs are successfully training future nurses in Florida to increase the strength of the state's nursing workforce.
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In accordance with section 464.0195, Florida Statutes, nursing programs in the state are required to complete the survey.
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Responses must be submitted no later than Monday, October 7, or nursing programs will incur a $1000 fine.
This survey aims to identify statewide and regional trends, not report the performance of any individual school. Only aggregated information will be reported, and responses will not be associated with each school.
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@flcenterfornursing.org.
| | The Florida Center for Nursing hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
Florida Board of Nursing (FBON) August Board Meeting, August 6-8, Kissimmee, FL
- Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN will present an update from the FCN
- FCN data engineer Abby Carden, MPH, will attend Education Subcommittee meetings
Florida Center for Nursing Well-Being Advisory Board FY26 Q1 Meeting, August 14, Virtual Meeting
2025 Florida Nurse Practitioner Network (FNPN) Annual Conference, August 21-23, Orlando, FL
- FCN staff will attend and connect with nurse practitioners in the state
- Dr. Letourneau will present a pre-conference workshop on August 21 titled "Becoming Nursing Faculty in Florida" offering 3.0 CE credits
Advent Health Nursing Professional Development Dynamic Learning Conference, September 19, Celebration, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will present an update from the FCN
| | This Month in Nursing History | Florence Nightingale's grave | | |
On August 13, 1910, Florence Nightingale died at 90 years old. Her grave, in St. Margaret Church in East Wellow, England, is marked simply "F.N."
Known as "the Lady with the Lamp," the pioneering British nurse laid the groundwork for modern nursing with her sanitation practices in Crimea as well as her work as a statistician.
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About the Florida Center for Nursing
The Florida Center for Nursing is established to research and address issues of supply and demand for nursing, including issues of recruitment, retention, and utilization of nurse workforce resources. The vision of the FCN is to ensure that the health care needs of the residents and visitors of Florida are met by a competent and sufficient nursing workforce.
Click the button below to learn more about the Florida Center for Nursing.
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