Florida Southern College - Nursing Programs

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 a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse.

The school ranks well in terms of tuition, NCLEX passing scores (over 99%), and job placement. It boasts of a strong alumni network. The resources are exceptional, and state of the art. Professional advisors match individual needs with available resources in the field of study with the goal of keeping students on track to graduate. Students are aided in navigating the remote environment. All students feel comfortable and prepared for online learning with the requisite skill and confidence. No matter the experience level with online coursework, each student can be a successful online learner. In addition, the school prides itself on equal access an equal opportunity.

Of note, FGCU is actively engaged with Southwest Florida through cultural activities, educational programs, and an array exciting athletics. It is also home to WGCU Public Media.

Undergraduate Programs - There are several options: a BSN, Master’s degree, and a Post Master's NP Certificate. At this time, FGCU does not offer an RN to BSN program. RNs do enroll and are required to pass the same requirements as the BSN students.

Graduate Programs - Students can progress from a BSN to DNP, and an MSN to DNP. Graduates specialize in nurse anesthesia, nurse educator, and primary health care nurse practitioner majors while enjoying the rich campus life.

The nursing school at Florida Southern College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lakeland, Florida. Its nursing programs are accredited by ACEN and CCNE.

Degree types you can earn at Florida Southern College include Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Educator and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus formats. The level of nursing programs offered to nursing students include Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, Master Degree, MSN to DNP and Post Master's NP Certificate level degrees.

For nursing students in Florida, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 76.95% and for BSN programs is 86.76%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.48% and for BSN programs is 87.22%.

Out of 80 nursing schools in Florida, the nursing program at Florida Southern College ranks #5 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #100. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.00%, giving the Florida Southern College an overall grade of A.

Nursing Program Stats at a Glance for Florida Southern College

• Grade: A
• NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 96.00%
• Florida State Rank: 5
• National Rank: 100

Cities in Florida Offering Accredited Nursing Programs

If you are not finding the right nursing program in Lakeland or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in Florida? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in Florida: 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

Best Online Nursing Programs for Florida Students

In-state nursing schools are preferable to out-of-state programs as your tuition and logistics for attending school will be considerably less than if you attended school out-of-state. Online nursing schools are also an option.

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