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Hello, and welcome to the November newsletter.
In this issue:
- 2026 Q3 NCLEX Report
- FCN Nursing Education Symposium
- Grant Opportunities
- Well-Being Advisory Board Update
- In the News
- Upcoming Events
- FCN Rounds
| | The Florida Center for Nursing has published the 2026 Quarterly NCLEX Report for the third quarter of the year, July through September. | | - Florida NCLEX pass rates for first-time test takers remain below the national average, reflecting an ongoing gap.
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- Florida NCLEX-RN pass rate: 81.7%
- Florida NCLEX-PN pass rate: 78.1%
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- National NCLEX-RN pass rate: 83.8%
- National NCLEX-PN pass rate: 86.2%
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- Florida graduates of BSN programs showed strong performance in the third quarter of the year (July-September), with a pass rate of 87.2%. This is higher than the national rate of 85.2%.
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Diploma programs in Florida achieved pass rates significantly higher than the national average: 89.7% compared to 79.2%.
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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 is evaluated by calendar year and not academic year.
To view and download the full report, visit flcntr.org/2026Q3NCLEX or click the button below.
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Synergy in Nursing: Uniting Classroom and Clinic for Florida's Future | Symposium attendees, speakers, and staff | |
Health care leaders from across the state gathered in Downtown Tampa October 15-16 for the Florida Center for Nursing's Synergy in Nursing: Uniting Classroom and Clinic for Florida's Future.
The two-day statewide nursing education symposium tackled one of the most urgent challenges facing the state: building a stronger, better-prepared nursing workforce for tomorrow.
The presentations covered everything from addressing incivility in the workplace to the future of nursing education in Florida, offering opportunities for interaction, connection, and innovation to enhance Florida’s nursing education in the coming years.
This symposium brought together Florida's top educators and health care leaders for a truly inspiring two days. Thank you to all speakers, panelists, attendees, staff, and others who helped make this symposium so valuable.
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Florida Center for Nursing 2027 Education Symposium
Advancing Clinical Judgment Through Evidence-Based Education
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FCN’s next nursing education symposium—Advancing Clinical Judgment Through Evidence-Based Education—will be held March 4-5, 2027, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Stay connected with FCN for updates and details.
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The Florida Center for Nursing will soon introduce new funding to help Florida's nursing educators build the state nursing workforce.
These grants are designed to fund innovative, high-impact pilot projects that strengthen the nursing workforce pipeline.
| **Stay connected with FCN for more details coming soon! | Well-Being Advisory Board Update | The Florida Center for Nursing is pleased to announce two new members of our Well-Being Advisory Board, both from the Southwest region of Florida. With the addition of these members, the FCN Well-Being Advisory Board now represents every region of Florida. | |

Ashley Weichert, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
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Denise McNulty, DNP, MSN, RN, APRN, PMH-BC
| FCN's Well-Being Advisory Board is a group of individuals that recommends changes to support the well-being of Florida's nurses. Visit flcntr.org/well-being-board or click the button below for more information. | |
WJXT Channel 4 featured Florida Center for Nursing research in their broadcast about the barriers nursing programs face.
FCN research was cited in Miami Today's article "Florida grapples with low nursing exam pass rates."
| | The Florida Center for Nursing hopes to see you at these upcoming events. | | |
2026 Annual Florida Organization for Nursing Leadership (FONL) 2026 Conference, November 4-6, Palmetto, FL
- FCN Chief of Staff Sharon Owen, MBA, RN, and FCN team will connect with Florida nurse leaders to build relationships, share FCN's workforce research and data, identify partners for recruitment and retention initiatives, and strengthen FCN's visibility and statewide influence.
Association of Practical Nurse Educators of Florida (APNEF) 2026 Annual Conference, November 5-6, Altamonte Springs, FL
- FCN Associate Director Michele Roberts, EdD, RN, CNE, will present on NCLEX-PN results and LPN workforce projections, and will connect, together with the FCN team, with educators and academic leaders who play a critical role in preparing Florida's nursing workforce.
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Nursing Advisory Board Meeting, November 17, Tallahassee, FL
- FCN Executive Director Rayna Letourneau, PhD, RN, FAAN, will present an update to deans and faculty members in the region to offer information on Florida's workforce needs. This opportunity will also allow Dr. Letourneau to pursue opportunities for collaboration to help inform future strategies to support Florida's nursing workforce.
Nursing Action Coalition of Florida (NACFL) Chrysalis Conference 2026, November 19-21, Miami, FL
- Dr. Letourneau will present an update and will connect with nursing leaders and potential implementation partners.
| | Florida Center for Nursing Rounds | | Last month, the Florida Center for Nursing connected with policymakers, health care leaders, nurse researchers, nurses, student nurses, and high school students in Washington, D.C., Chicago, IL, Charlotte, North Carolina, and throughout Florida, in Tampa, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Palmetto, and Hollywood. | | Florida Center for Nursing October Events | | Thank you to everyone we had the chance to see in October! Can't wait to see more of you this month! | |
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.
The FCN is proudly headquartered at the University of South Florida College of Nursing.
Click the button below to learn more about the Florida Center for Nursing.
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