What is the Nursing Shortage Consortium of South Florida?
The Nursing Shortage Consortium of South Florida is a non-profit organization comprised of healthcare industry employers, nursing schools, health agencies, and other industry related members committed to ensuring the adequate supply of appropriately prepared registered nurses in our community. Founded in 1999 by nursing school deans and Chief Nursing Officers, the consortium has been developing strategies, identifying resources, and implementing solutions to address the nursing shortage. Today, members include hospitals, nursing educators, human resource directors, recruiters, nurse staffing organizations, and community associations and businesses in Miami-Dade County, Broward, Monroe, Palm Beach, and Hendry counties. The consortium is funded in part by The Helene Fuld Health Trust, New York, New York. Our MissionTo develop strategies, identify resources, and implement solutions to address the nursing shortage and proactively produce a supply of appropriately prepared RNs to meet the n
