A report from the Florida Center for Nursing noted that in 2024 Florida had the nation's lowest pass rate on the exam required for registered nurses and practical nurses to receive their licenses.

An advanced degree in nursing can improve professional skill sets, foster specialization and create opportunities for leadership and clinical roles that often result in higher earnings over time.

Recent nurse graduates in Florida are last among all states when it comes to passing the nursing exam their first go-around. A glimmer of hope is there was some improvement in 2024 compared to a ...

The test that a nurse needs to pass to get a license is called the National Council Licensure Examination, or N-CLEX. There are separate tests for registered nurses, or RNs, and practical nurse ...