There are several nursing education options in Orlando. Traditional, accelerated and RN-to BSN programs, an MSN program with specialties in adult, family or pediatric nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse leader and nurse educator are available from the University of Central Florida. Associates and bachelor degree nursing programs are available through the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. Online and classroom instruction leading to BSN and MSN degrees is offered by the University of Phoenix. For those interested in a quicker path to a nursing career, an associate's degree program is offered by Valencia Community College.
There's steady demand for nurses in the Orlando area; registered nurse is one of the area's fastest-growing occupations. According to the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation,
2.69% annual growth is projected in registered nursing jobs in Orlando by 2013, with 2.90% growth anticipated for licensed practical and vocational nursing jobs.
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As the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and other theme parks and attractions, Orlando is known as a family vacation hot spot. But the city is also known for healthcare. Florida Hospital was selected for the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2005 list, which cited its work in the areas of hormonal disorders, neurology and neurosurgery and kidney disease. Like many Florida cities, Orlando has more available nursing jobs than there are nurses to fill them, so the area presents an opportunity for anyone interested in nursing education and careers.
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