How Florence is Tackling the Nursing Shortage
Florence aims to cut the U.S. nursing shortage by 50% by 2030 by recruiting top foreign-educated nurses.
Dear Florence community,
I'd like to reflect on 2025 so far and share some key nursing updates that could impact your plans for the year ahead.
At the time of writing, there are over 609,000 unfilled RN positions across major U.S. job sites, representing a $42 billion gap in the nursing workforce. Solving this shortage would have a massive economic and healthcare impact.
Florence aims to cut the U.S. nursing shortage by 50% by 2030 by recruiting top foreign-educated nurses. We offer comprehensive immigration, visa, and work sponsorship support, enabling our nurses to work legally in the U.S.
With this ambitious goal in mind, here are a few key February updates on how Florence is tackling the nursing shortage. We invite you to follow our journey and join us in this incredible mission.
1. Florence University
Florence has acquired an accredited university founded in 1946 and is actively transforming it into a dedicated nursing school for US and foreign students, soon to be rebranded as Florence University.
2. New Nursing Programs
Watch our Florence Commercial to learn more about Florence.
Florence University will offer Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's Degrees with Curricular Practical Training (CPT), allowing students to gain hands-on experience and earn income while studying. To learn more about our programs, visit Florence Docs and watch the short video above.
3. New Job Opportunities
Our healthcare employer partners have announced plans to hire up to 300 foreign-trained nurses in 2025, and they're actively sending recruiters across the globe to find skilled nurses like you. With rolling admissions and daily interviews, new job opportunities are always available.
4. Free NCLEX Exam Prep
Florence now offers a free NCLEX-RN® Prep Course with 5,000+ questions, flashcards, AI support, and unlimited practice exams. When you're ready, we'll help you access grants to cover licensure expenses, including application, credential review, and registration fees, which can exceed $1,000.
5. Grants and Scholarships
Florence now offers student loans and scholarships to support tuition costs, providing up to $30,000 in loans and $20,000 in scholarships. For all our degree programs, we offer case-by-case financial assistance, allowing nurses to start their education and career in the U.S. with little to no upfront costs.
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,
Dante Tolbert
Florence CEO
