Florence Education to Acquire Paier College, Expand Nursing Programs

Exciting changes are on the horizon! A new university dedicated to nursing education—Florence University—is in the works, with plans to transform how nurses are trained and prepared for the future of healthcare.

Florence Education to Acquire Paier College, Launching Florence University to Expand Global Nursing Workforce

LOS ANGELES and BRIDGEPORT, Conn., March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florence Education ("Florence"), a public benefit corporation dedicated to solving the global nursing shortage through innovative healthcare

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Press Release Highlights

• Florence Education announced plans to acquire Paier College, aiming to transform it into Florence University, with a core focus on nursing.
• Paier College (formerly Paier College of the Arts) is a private for-profit art college in Bridgeport, Connecticut, founded in 1946.
• The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025, pending regulatory approval from the Connecticut Office of Higher Education and the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
• The University will blend Paier's legacy in the arts with Florence's advanced technology in nursing education, while granting returning art students a seamless path to complete their degrees.

What It Means for You

Florence University, committed to nursing excellence, will offer RN licensure pathways, full-tuition scholarships for qualified students, free NCLEX preparation, and immigration assistance, preparing nurses for success in U.S. healthcare.

If you'd like to be considered for one of our programs, simply fill out a short survey, upload your resume, and wait for an interview invitation. Your path to a nursing career in the U.S. may be closer than you think!

Sincerely,
Florence Team