KISSIMMEE, Fla. – As Florida’s hospitals grapple with severe shortages across all health professionals, a new option for aspiring nurses is now open in Osceola County.
According to the Florida Hospital Association (FHA), the state’s population is growing by more than 800 people a day, with over half of these individuals being over 60 and in need of healthcare services. A 2021 FHA report found that Florida would face a shortage of nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035 due to its aging and growing population.
[Watch video below to hear doctor explain why need so great]…