CF Citrus Campus Leads Florida with Top RN Program for Second Year

The College of Central Florida's Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus has been named the Best RN Program in Florida for 2024 by RegisteredNursing.org. This is the second year in a row the program has received this title. The ranking considered nearly 150 RN programs in the state, focusing on graduates' success rates on the national licensure exam.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at CF prepares students for careers as registered nurses. These professionals work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. The curriculum provides students with clinical skills and knowledge to address healthcare challenges.

Dr. Stephanie Cortes, the dean of health sciences at CF, discussed the importance of nursing in Florida's healthcare system. She noted the college's goal to offer affordable, high-quality education to meet the demand for skilled nurses in regional health systems. The program strives to improve and expand its offerings to better serve the community.

The 2024 ranking by RegisteredNursing.org places the CF Citrus Nursing program as a leader in nursing education in Florida, ranking it above other institutions like the University of Florida and Florida State University. The ranking criteria included factors that measure how well a program prepares its students for licensure and successful nursing careers.

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