DeSantis is offering $26 million to support nursing education in Florida

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Gov. Ron Desantis Committed to Nursing Support – Pictured: Nurses walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Pinellas Park, Florida – At a news announcement on the St. Petersburg College campus, Governor Ron DeSantis reaffirmed his commitment to Florida’s nursing sector by announcing more financing for state schools, universities, and private education.

Florida has the lowest nursing test pass percentage in the country

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Nursing – Nurse holding patient’s hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by sasirin pamai In 2024, Florida had the lowest nursing test pass percentage in the country. Why it’s important: The state’s long-standing manpower crisis will worsen if fewer nurses pass the exam and work in hospitals. According to a recent study from the Florida