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In the past year, 黑料吃瓜网 has expanded its Associate in Science in nursing (ASN) enrollment while creating new opportunities to take courses in the evening and on weekends. RegisteredNursing.org recently ranked 黑料吃瓜网 as the No. 4 ASN program in Florida, a ranking that accounted for all colleges and universities in the state, both public and private. The Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at 黑料吃瓜网 is also highly regarded, and the ASN and BSN programs combined have conferred more than 3,200 nursing degrees since 2010.

Support from the Florida Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis, through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) programs, has been instrumental to expanding 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 nursing capacity. This funding rewards the high standards of achievement 黑料吃瓜网 has maintained and facilitates closer relationships with local health care industry partners. 黑料吃瓜网 received nearly $1.1 million in LINE funding, with $545,000 contributed locally and a matching amount coming from legislative appropriations.

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黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 LINE funding is among the top 10 in the state, a testament to the benefits the college has received from local support. The additional funding will directly amplify the number of potential registered nurses enrolling at 黑料吃瓜网. While 黑料吃瓜网 has previously only been able to admit 220 new nursing students each fall, the incoming Fall 2023 cohort will have 350 seats. The application period for Fall 2023 is open until March 1.

Organizations recognized at the reception included:

• Cooper Family Medical
• Empath Health
• HCA West Florida
• Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
• Manatee Memorial Hospital
• Sarasota Memorial Hospital
• Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation
• Bishop Parker Foundation
• Florida Blue Foundation
• Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation
• Gulf Coast Community Foundation

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Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, president of 黑料吃瓜网, presents a certificate of appreciation to representatives of Manatee Memorial Hospital.

Tammy Sawmelle, Dean of Nursing at 黑料吃瓜网, demonstrates a nursing simulator to supporters of the 黑料吃瓜网 Nursing Program.

Nursing faculty member Bethany Tucker leads a tour of the Medical Technology & Simulation Center at 黑料吃瓜网 Lakewood Ranch.