Happy February and welcome to our monthly newsletter! In case you missed it, The Florida Center for Nursing released a "2023 Impact Report". A new report, taking a closer look at Florida's NCLEX data, will be released later this month. Keep up with FCN reports, events, and more in our newsletter below.

2023 Impact Report

The Florida Center for Nursing has published the "2023 Impact Report". This report details the Florida Center for Nursing's activities and impact during 2023 in pursuit of the goals of the center.

Click on the "See the Report" button below or click on the report cover image to view and download a digital copy of the report.

Upcoming Report Release

The Florida Center for Nursing's "2023 NCLEX Report" will be released this month. Consistent with Florida Statute §464.0195(5), this report provides information about Florida’s NCLEX pass rates.

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, will provide an update from the FCN during the NCSBN Education Workshop in Altamonte Springs on Tuesday, February 6. During this workshop, Dr. Letourneau will present findings from the FCN's recent "Florida Nursing Education Report Academic Year 2022-2023" and a preview of the upcoming "2023 NCLEX Report".

In addition to the NCSBN Education Workshop, FCN team members will attend the Florida Board of Nursing board meeting in Altamonte Springs on Thursday February 8 and Friday, February 9. While there, Dr. Letourneau will connect with key stakeholders and provide updates on recent FCN initiatives.

The Florida Center for Nursing is proud to be a sponsor of Moffitt Cancer Center’s 21st Annual Current Perspectives in Oncology Nursing conference on February 16 in Tampa. If you're planning to attend, make sure to connect with the Florida Center for Nursing team.

Executive Director, Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, remarks on nurses being the most trusted profession in a recent MedPage Today article. Read the full article by clicking here.

Data from the Florida Center for Nursing's "The State of the Nursing Workforce in Florida" report was featured in an article from Miami Today on the nursing workforce in Florida. View the full article here by clicking here.

NPR station WQCS in Ft. Pierce covered the appointment of seven FCN board members by Governor DeSantis. See the full article by clicking here.

Florida Center for Nursing Executive Director Dr. Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN was quoted in a MedPage Today article on rising NCLEX pass rates. Read the full article by clicking here.

Our continuing education activity, "Shaping the Future: Becoming Nursing Faculty" is designed to help Florida nurses translate their clinical experience and expertise to academia. If you've ever wondered what nursing faculty do and how they have an impact on the future of nursing, this program is for you! See what roles and responsibilities nursing faculty take on and how they help prepare nursing students for their rewarding careers.

This activity is free to all nurses licensed to practice in the State of Florida! It's an online and asynchronous program so you can participate whenever and wherever you want. Click on the View the Program button below or on the image above for more information and registration!

About the Florida Center for Nursing

The FCN is guided by statutory requirements, Florida statutes §464.0195 and §464.0196, and serves the entire state of Florida. See more about the Florida Center for Nursing by clicking the button below!