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Flexible, hybrid nursing programs now available for residents in Florida

SALT LAKE CITY, April 22, 2026 — Aspiring nurses in Florida can now prepare for RN licensure in as few as 20 months. announced today that it is expanding its innovative hybrid pre- and post-licensure nursing programs into the Sunshine state, reinforcing its commitment to providing accessible, high-quality nursing education nationwide.

������������� continues to expand beyond its Utah origins, now offering pre-licensure programs across 17 states. This growth reflects the University’s dedication to addressing the nationwide shortage of skilled nurses through flexible, career-focused educational pathways.

“������������� exists to create opportunities that change lives and strengthen the communities we serve,” said Josh Knotts, President and CEO of �������������. “Our expansion into Florida is another step forward in that mission, increasing access to high-quality nursing education and helping meet the growing demand for nurses.”

With this expansion, students in Florida will have access to �������������’s robust range of nursing programs, including the 20-month Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), traditional three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (aBSN) for career changers.

For those seeking career advancement, the University also offers two online post-licensure programs, the four-semester RN to BSN and the three-semester Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Leadership or Education.

“At Joyce, academic quality and student outcomes are at the center of what we do,” said �������������’s Chief Operating Officer Patrick Rombalski. “As we expand into Florida, we are focused on delivering a consistent, high-quality experience that supports students from enrollment through graduation and prepares compassionate, practice-ready nurses.”

�������������’s hybrid education model combines convenient online coursework with immersive, hands-on skills training at the Joyce Johnson Center of Simulation in Draper, Utah. Local clinical placements in Florida allow students to gain valuable real-world experience while learning within their own communities.

Enrollment for Florida students is now open, with the next cohort beginning on August 31, 2026.

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