2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Fort Myers, Florida

By RNCareers.org Staff

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Fort Myers, Florida for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Fort Myers.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Fort Myers, the state of Florida, across the nation, or offered online.

In total the state of Florida offers 81 nursing schools consisting of 27 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 39 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Fort Myers there are 2 nursing schools with 1 private and 2 public schools in Fort Myers to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Fort Myers offer 7 nursing degree levels including: Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and RN to BSN.

To meet the diverse needs of Fort Myers healthcare needs, nursing programs in Fort Myers offer 5 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Fort Myers have never been more flexible. Fort Myers nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Florida including Campus, Hybrid and Online.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

Compare Fort Myers Nursing Schools

Compare Florida Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	79.48%	99.07%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	79.48% to 79.48%	99.07% to 99.07%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Fort Myers. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Fort Myers to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Florida Gulf Coast University

10501 Fgcu Blvd S, Fort Myers, FL - 33965-6565
((23) 9) -590-1000

Florida Gulf Coast University Marieb College's School of Nursing has an acclaimed nursing programs on campus in Fort Myers or online. Students can choose a hybrid format per their needs and residential location. The nursing programs are ACEN, ACME, CCNE and COA accredited. At this public institution, students can become

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Hybrid
State Rank BSN: 1
National Rank BSN: 22
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 98.40%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Florida SouthWestern State College

8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL - 33919
((23) 9) -489-9300

Florida SouthWestern State College has multiple campuses - Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Naples, and LaBelle, Florida. They do not have a separate ASN and LPN to ASN program; however, LPNs enrolled in their ASN program are exempt from a selection of courses. In addition, they offer a BSN program that

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 27
National Rank ADN: 549
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 78.50%

Florida has 48 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Fort Myers does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Florida's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Avon Park, Belleview, Boca Raton, Bradenton, Cocoa, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Fort Pierce, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Key West, Lake City, Lake Mary, Lake Worth, Lakeland, Largo, Leesburg, Marianna, Miami, Miramar, New Port Richey, Niceville, Ocala, Orlando, Palatka, Panama City, Pensacola, Port Saint Lucie, Royal Palm Beach, Saint Petersburg, Sanford, Tallahassee, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Virginia Beach, West Palm Beach, Winter Haven and Winter Park.

Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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