Nursing Shortage

The $33 million, 42,000-square-foot addition includes a Tampa General-funded simulation center, more clinical space and modern classrooms, supporting the goal of graduating 500 additional nurses by 2028.

In Florida, Democrats running for statewide office face uphill battles in a GOP-dominated state. Alex Vindman talks about why he can buck the trend. But first, he has to survive Tuesday's primary.

The Temporary Protected Status of Haitian immigrants expired Monday. It is also the end of their employment authorization. Healthcare in Florida is expected to feel the hit.

The USF College of Nursing is hosting its fourth annual Nursing Pathway Summer Program this week. Fifty high school students suited up in scrubs and got hands-on experience in the profession.

A nursing shortage and the difficulties of the job, along with low pay compared to nurses in other states, are adding to the feelings of burnout.

The university said program should help with the nursing shortage in the state. Eighty-five students will be accepted, but only 70 for higher-level courses due to a nursing faculty shortage.

The cohort of 12 helped shape the new program, which was launched four years ago to address the state's critical nursing shortage.

Florida’s NCLEX pass rates have trended below the national average for years, but in 2024, grads from nursing programs in the State University System posted impressive results.

Although Florida has performed below the national average for more than 10 years, the gap between its scores and the national averages did decrease in 2024.

How a shortage of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals affects the region, and efforts to train more doctors to meet the need.

A Biden administration rule that imposed minimum rules on nursing levels may not survive, even though many homes lack enough workers to maintain residents’ care.

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