College of Central Florida Citrus Nursing Named Best RN Program in Florida

The College of Central Florida’s Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus Associate Degree Nursing program has been recognized as the 2023 Best RN Program in Florida by RegisteredNursing.org. The nursing advocacy organization evaluated nearly 150 RN programs and ranked the top 20 based on the percentage of graduates who pass the national licensure exam.

The two-year program prepares students to become registered nurses, providing direct care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes and community-based agencies. The Citrus program is part of the collegewide nursing program.

“Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers in Florida,” said Dr. Stephanie Cortes, CF dean of Health Sciences. “By providing this affordable educational opportunity, we are not only preparing our students for a career with unlimited potential; we are helping to meet the growing need for more registered nurses at our local health care facilities.”

This ranking places CF at the top of a list of 20 colleges and universities including other state colleges as well as University of Florida and Florida State University. According to RegisteredNursing.org, programs were assessed on several factors which represent how well a program supports students toward licensure and beyond.

For more information about CF Nursing, visit www.CF.edu/Nursing. For more information on the 2023 Best Nursing Schools in Florida, visit www.registerednursing.org/state/florida/#show.