Northwest Florida Nursing Graduates Are in Demand
Congratulations Northwest Florida graduates! You have attended some of the best training programs in the state, and local employers are eager to have you on their teams. STATCheck has jobs from leading employers across the region, and when you create a profile, STATCheck will hand-select opportunities just right for you.
Pensacola’s colleges, UWF and Pensacola Christian College, have been recognized for their health care training programs. UWF’s nursing program has been ranked among the Best Undergraduate Nursing programs by U.S. News & World Report in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. In addition, UWF’s Online Master’s in Nursing Programs have been ranked among the best nationally for all students and for Veterans.
Pensacola Christian College is ranked #17 among the best nursing colleges in Florida, and the PCC BSN program is ranked in Florida by the Nursing Schools Almanac based on factors such as academic prestige, value, and our first-time pass rates for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Florida Trend magazine reported on the success of Pensacola State College’s nursing program last fall. Every year nearly 300 nursing students graduate from PSC, and many go to work for local employers, and the post-graduation employment rate have trended near 100%. Northwest Florida State College also awards A.S. degrees in nursing and has both a state-of-the-art Simulation Center and internship opportunities for their students.
Training can start as early as high school. Escambia County School District has multiple health science programs that can lead to state licensure, Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County and Walton County School Districts all have Career and Technical Education programs that provide training in health care fields.
Each of these programs are well-known by employers in the region, and graduates’ skills are in high-demand. Creating a profile on STATCheck to show off your qualifications is easy. Simply create a profile, upload your resume, select your preferred setting and schedule, and STATCheck will hand-pick great opportunities for you.
Demand for talented nurses remains high, and Northwest Florida’s schools are training many of the state’s best. STATCheck can help you find rewarding work for the life you want.