Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing education

Nursing schools hopeful after DeSantis proposes $130 million investment in nursing education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is aiming to inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the state’s workforce through his “Floridians First” budget. A key focus is addressing the critical shortage of nurses in Florida.The governor has set aside $130 million for nursing education programs in his latest budget proposal. While the funding is not yet guaranteed, nursing schools are optimistic about the potential support.At NUC University, non-traditional…