Over 158,000 RNs work in Florida, with an average yearly salary of about $63,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. In fact, the Gainesville area has one of the highest concentrations of RN jobs in the U.S.
RNs in Florida work mostly in hospitals (over 60 percent), home health (over 8 percent) and ambulatory care (5 percent). According to the Florida Center for Nursing, the future need for nurses is likely to be concentrated in hospitals and home care.
Florida LPNs who want to become RNs can find several LPN to ADN programs around the state. LPN to BSN programs are also available at some four-year institutions. If you work for a large hospital or health system, you can typically get some of your tuition reimbursed by your employer. You can search for scholarships at either the Florida Nursing Students Association website or that of the Florida Nurses Association, which also has a lot of other useful tips about how to finance your nursing education. More information about being an RN can be found at the Florida Board of Nursing.
Some LPN to RN programs to consider:
Miami Dade College (Miami, FL). Miami Dade College has eight campuses and more than 174,000 students from all around the world. Their LPN to ADN program is available in three full-time semesters or six part-time semesters.
North Florida Community College (Madison, FL). Although this is a small college, NFCC boasts one of the best college libraries in Florida. LPNs may choose either the six-semester ADN program or a five-semester bridge option.
Valencia College (Orlando, FL). VC has a comparatively low tuition and flexible class schedules. Their LPN to ADN program is largely online with clinical classes conducted in local facilities.
Barry University (Miami Shores, FL)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN to BSN
Accreditation: CCNE accredited
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Brevard Community College (Cocoa, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Transition to RN Nursing Program
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Broward College (Coconut Creek, FL / Davie, FL / Pembroke Pines, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN-RN Transition Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Chamberlain College of Nursing (Jacksonville, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Bridge Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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College of Central Florida, Citrus Campus (Lecanto, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Nursing Bridge Program (LPN-ADN Program)
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College of Central Florida, Ocala Campus (Ocala, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse Bridge
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Concorde Career Colleges (Jacksonville, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: A.A.S. in Nursing Bridge Program
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Fortis College (Pensacola, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Associate Degree in Nursing Ladder for Practical Nurses
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Gulf Coast College (Tampa, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Traditional LPN to ADN Articulation
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Gulf Coast Community College (Panama City, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Traditional LPN to ADN Articulation
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Hillsborough Community College (Plant City, FL / Tampa, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Lake-Sumter Community College (Clermont, FL / Leesburg, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Bridge Track
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Mercy Hospital (Miami, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Associate of Science Degree program
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Miami Dade College (Miami, FL)
Program Types: LPN to BSN
Program Name: LPN to ADN
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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North Florida Community College (Madison, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN to RN Bridge Options
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Pasco-Hernando Community College (Brooksville, FL / Dade City, FL / New Port Richey, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Registered nursing, transition: For LPNs and paramedics
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Pensacola State College (Pensacola, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Career Mobility For LPN
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Polk State College (Winter Haven, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Transition Option
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Santa Fe College (Gainesville, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Associate of Science in Nursing Bridge Program (LPN to RN)
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Seminole State College of Florida (Sanford, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: RN Career Transition
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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South Florida Community College (Avon Park, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Nursing (Transition - LPN to RN)
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Southeastern College (Miami Lakes, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: RN Bridge Program (Miami Lakes)
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St. Johns River State College (Orange Park, FL / Palatka, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Nursing-LPN Bridge to ASN
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St. Petersburg College (Pinellas Park, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: LPN Transitional Program, LPN-RN Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (Bradenton, FL / Venice, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Transition Nursing Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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Valencia Community College (Orlando, FL)
Program Types: LPN to ADN
Program Name: Advanced Standing Track Nursing Program
Accreditation: NLNAC accredited
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