CF Citrus Nursing Again 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 2024 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. This is the second year in a row that CF’s Associate Degree Nursing program has topped the list.

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 remains a critical and fast-growing field in Florida,” said Dr. Stephanie Cortes, dean of health sciences at CF. “With our commitment to affordable, high-quality education, we are empowering our students to thrive in a career that offers countless opportunities. Our expanded program initiatives are directly addressing the urgent need for skilled registered nurses across our regional health care systems.”

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 2024 Best Nursing Schools in Florida, visit registerednursing.org/state/florida/#show.