2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Orlando, Florida

By Staff Writer

Updated: July 06, 2022

2022 Best Nursing Schools in Orlando, Florida for 2022

Research and compare nursing programs in Orlando.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Orlando, 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 Orlando there are 5 nursing schools with 2 private and 2 public schools in Orlando to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Orlando offer 10 nursing degree levels including: Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, BSN to DNP, DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate.

To meet the diverse needs of Orlando healthcare needs, nursing programs in Orlando offer 6 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Orlando have never been more flexible. Orlando 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, Online and Hybrid.

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

Compare Orlando Nursing Schools

Compare Florida Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	2	2
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	61.99%	90.49%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	39.11% to 95.51%	96.27% to 96.27%

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Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 2 ADN degree programs and 2 BSN degree programs in Orlando. 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 Orlando to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

Adventist University of Health Sciences

671 Winyah Drive, Orlando, FL - 32803
((40) 7) -303-7742

Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus and Online
State Rank BSN: 13
National Rank BSN: 375
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 87.31%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: 15
National Rank ADN: 369
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): 87.30%

University of Central Florida

4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL - 32816
((40) 7) -823-2000

The degree programs at the University of Central Florida Nursing School in Orlando are extensive from the undergraduate to the graduate level taught in semester format. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Accelerated BSN, APRN Certificate, Bachelor, BSN to DNP, Doctor of Nursing, Master, MSN to

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Programs: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, CNL, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: N/A
National Rank BSN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): N/A

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

Florida has 48 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Orlando 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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2022 - Best Nursing Schools in Orlando, FL